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1979 05 082844 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION May 8,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Kent Jones,Steve Shinn,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug, and Bob Hill Absent:Don Swanson Mr.Skaug was appointed Mayor Pro Tern. Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 24 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $12,085.77 STREET 531.79 ARTERIAL STREET 1,127.00 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 9,407.01 WATER/SEWER 8,206.57 SANITATION 23,153.52 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 43,985.78 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 19,449.35 FIREMEN'S PENSION 38.00 URBAN ARTERIAL 9,274.55 LID #42 24,602.35 TOTAL $151,861.69 Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be held over to the next meeting due to inadequate time to study them,seconded by Mr.Hill. There was considerable discussion on the fact that the Warrant 7 is not being delivered to the Council with the Agenda and it is not giving the Councilmen enough time to study the bills before they are asked to approve them.R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the priorities would be changed in order for the Council to receive the Warrant 7 on Friday's along with the agenda. Mr.Ziegler stated that he would withdraw his motion and Mr.Hill withdrew his second. Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn and passed with Mr.Hill opposed to the meeting expenses from the Transportation Revolving Fund.Warrants 7986 to 8056 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None 2845 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 8,1979 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION - CHAMBER RETAIL TRADES COMMISSION A letter was read from Karen Gordon,Manager of the Greater Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce,which stated that the committee studying the proposal of future development of Moses Lake would like time on the agenda. Jack Miller,chairman of the committee,gave some background on the problem for the Council.He stated that the committee had contacted the University of Washington and received word that Mr.Shannon,of the Department of Urban Services,would contact the committee.Mr.Shannon has set a letter stating that he has two post graduate students and Professor Arenas that would come to Moses Lake in the middle of June to do a comprehensive study of the area. Mr.Miller stated that there are five phases to this study:population,economic, land use,traffic circulation,and an urban design study.He stated that so far 15 businesses and about $1,300.00 have been committed to this study.There will also be a study made on the proposed civic center in conjunction with this one. The committee would like to know if the city would be willing to participate financially in this study and be willing to follow up on it.He stated that the total cost of the survey would be between $7,500 and $8,000. Mr.Hill stated that the city has an on-going study on the second lake crossing which would give most of the traffic circulation and one about three years ago on the downtown traffic circulation. Mr.Miller stated that there have been many different studies but no follow up was made after the studies were completed. R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that there are federal grants and funds available but would not be awarded to a city that has no Economic Development Comprehensive Plan and this is one thing the city lacks at the present time.He stated that the commitment of the businessmen is also a necessary ingredient to being awarded grants. Mr.Ziegler stated that he would like to see the results of the efforts of con tacting the businessmen to gather funds for this project and suggested that this come back at the next meeting. Mr.Skaug stated that the studies that have been done have not been comprehensive in nature and therefore nothing was done on it.He stated that a comprehensive plan is being offered at considerably less cost than it was presented several years ago.He felt that the downtown merchants had shown considerable interest in this project as this is the first time they have come up with any money to help fund a project of this type. Mr.Hill moved that this be tabled until they show more than 20%monetary interest .in this project,seconded by Mr.Ziegler and failed with Mr.Barney,Mr.Jones,Mr. Skaug,and Mr.Shinn opposed. Mr.Shinn stated that he felt the Retail Trades were looking for some type of commitment from the city that it will work with them on this proposed comprehensive plan,but that mainly tonight they are wanting to know if they are moving in the right direction. Mr.Shinn moved that this be continued to the next meeting,seconded by Mr.Ziegler. Elwood Dart stated that he felt the Council is supporting this and he stated that a Comprehensive Plan is being prepared by the city's Planner II,Rita Perstac. The motion passed unanimously. / 2846 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 May 8,1979 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING -LOWER PENINSULA LID #43 M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,stated that the city has received /2/<2 protests amounting to 22%.He also gave the Council some background on the pro ject. Ken Earl stated that the main purpose of the people present tonight is to have this continued until they can verify the information they have received. Rick Kehl stated that he would like to see the Council postpone any action on this and he would contact homeowners on the Peninsula and find out how they really feel about this LID. Mr.John Taylor from Othello stated that he wished to protest this LID on behalf of 13 lots in the Vance Emery Addition owned by him,Nina Parks of Othello,and George Taylor of Santa Monica,California.He was informed that all protests must be writing and signed by the property owner.He stated that if this LID is approved he would like to see Atlantic Street added to the project. Richard Kissinger,owner of BOT 161,stated that he had not received a letter but he would like to protest it. Mr.Jones moved that this be continued until June 12,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed and Mr.Ziegler abstaining. There was some discussion by the Council and city staff was directed to hold another meeting at Peninsula School to try to answer some of the questions that have been raised by the citizens in the area. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -BUILDING HEIGHTS - 2ND READING A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which presented an ordinance eliminating building height restrictions in commercial and industrial zones. The public hearing was opened. Mark Furhiman stated that he was in favor of the ordinance but he wanted to know about the height restrictions in the R-3 zone.Mr.Bech stated that this ordinance deals only with commercial and industrial zones but that a high rise apartment building could be built in one of these zones. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake City Code,entitled "Zoning",by amending or repealing certain sections relating to building heights was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - 1ST READING A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which presented a zone change request from Agriculture to R-l,Single Family Residential,for 16 acres of land located on land east of and fronting on Division Street between Belmont Avenue and Inglewood. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. There was some discussion on the zone change and the proposed street design. 1196 2847 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 May 8,1979 The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the first reding of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -FIG/FIFTH LID #44 A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated that assessment notices have been mailed to all property owners within the boundaries of the proposed LID. Mr.McLanahan explained the project to the Council. The public hearing was opened. Dale Watson stated that he would like to have rolled curbs on this project.Mr. McLanahan stated that cars tend to drive over the sidewalk with rolled*curbs. Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. There was some discussion by the Council on this project and the problem with the curbing and parking. Mr.Ziegler moved that this be continued to the next meeting and request staff to report on the different alternatives,and also bring back the ordinance,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS - 2ND READING A letter was read from Dave Perrault,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance regulating burglar alarms. There was considerable discussion on the false alarm section of the ordinance. There was also discussion on requiring equipment to meet the UL or ANSI standards. The ordinance providng standards and regulations for burglar and robbery alarm systems was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the ordinance be adopted with the amendment that the penalty for false alarms be changed from 6 months to 3 months.Motion failed due to lack of a second. Mr.Ziegler moved that the ordinance be tabled until the changes in the penalty section and the UL approval section is redrafted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed. RESOLUTION -FUNDING NEGATIVE BALANCES n *A_\0' K A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which requested authorization to provide temporary interfund loans at 6% to the LID #37 Fund and the Urban Arterial Fund which are in an insolvent condition. Mr.Gazewood explained the situation to the Council. The resolution authorizing the Finance Director to enter into temporary interfund loans for the purpose of maintaining solvency of city funds was read by title only.'] Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed. 2848 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 May 8,1979 RESOLUTION -PLUM AND COOLIDGE LID #45 A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which presented a resolution establishing an LID for street improvements on Coolidge Drive from Plum Street to Terrace Avenue and Plum Street from Coolidge Drive to Ironwood Drive. Mr.McLanahan stated that the street in front of the church is not included in this LID as the church felt they could not afford it at this time. Mr.Skaug felt that the church property should be included as it would be the only portion of the street that would not be improved in this area. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to improve Coolidge Drive from Plum Street to Terrace Avenue and Plum Street from Coolidge Drive to Ironwood Drive 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 June 12,1979 was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed and Mr.Hill abstaining. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS PRELIMINARY PLAT -MONTLAKE ADDITION #7 A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which presented the Montiake Addition #7 Preliminary Plat. Fred Skinner,engineer for the project,explained the proposed street design for the Council. Mr.Ziegler moved that the preliminary plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney, and passed with Mr.Hill opposed. VIII OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION LARSON ANNEXATION Taken under advisement. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FINAL APPLICATION SCHEDULE Taken under advisement. COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS - COUNCIL SUPPORT Taken under advisement.// The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.V , Eri ATTEST: Eric Skaug,Mayor Pro Tern City Cler //<26>