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1979 06 12CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION June 12,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Steve Shinn,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Don Swanson, Bob Hill,and Kent Jones The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Swanson. Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 22,be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $16,127.70 STREET 8,773.81 URBAN ARTERIAL 36,645.71 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 13,089.14 WATER/SEWER 7,632.89 SANITATION 19,196.38 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 45,477.04 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,597.42 FIREMEN'S PENSION 12.00 LID #42 8,672.11 TOTAL $157,224.20 Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones, and passed unanimously.Warrants 8208 -8339 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Ziegler moved that the following items on the consent agenda be approved: 1.Acceptance of Work -Reservoir #4 -30 day lien period entered //3&~ 2.Acceptance of Work -Well #21 -30 day lien period entered ///^ 3.Request to Sell and Display Fireworks -Lions Club -approved /03<f 4.Request to Sell Fireworks -Pay less Drugs -approved /o3J 5.Request to Sell Fireworks -Tastee Freeze -approved /03S 6.Resolution -increase Petty Cash limits -Police Department -approved //JC*& 7.Resolution -addendum to Police/Justice Court Building lease -approved /'3 a 8.Setting Date -Preliminary Plat -Foster Estates -June 26 //,?& seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None 2856 2857 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 12,1979 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS ;COMMUNICATION -RETAIL TRADES -STREET CLOSURE FOR SIDEWALK SALE A letter was read from Alan McFadin of the Retail Trades which requested the closure of Third Avenue between Alder and Beech and Division between Broadway and 4th from 8 a.m.Friday,July 13,1979 to 6 p.m.Saturday,July 14,1979. Mr.Ziegler moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. p 190 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE -LOWER PENINSULA LID - 1ST READING The public hearing was opened. A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which pre sented an ordinance establishing a sewer facility system for the Lower Peninsula area south of 1-90. Mr.McLanahan reported on the tests taken in the lake to establish the coliform levels in the lake.These tests were certified by Central Washington State Col lege. Ron Wendle presented a petition favoring the LID.He also stated that this is the third meeting held on this LID and he felt action should be taken. John Hill,4404 Lakeshore Drive,stated that he felt that the majority of the residents on the Peninsula are opposed to the LID. Sharon Osborn requested additional information on the method of assessment for the LID. Herb Quinn,4101 Peninsula Drive,stated that he felt the tests were not conclusive and he is opposed to the LID.He requested that the Council direct the Public Works Department to make tests of the Peninsula area and other areas that might be contributing harmful bacteria into the lake and find out the problem. There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.McLanahan explained the zone termini method for Mrs.Osborne and also stated that protests have been received in the amount of 29.4%. Mr.Swanson pointed out that 32 signatures in favor have been received. Mr.Shinn moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. The ordinance ordering the improvement in the Lower Peninsula area by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer system and connecting to existing sewer facilities at Peninsula Drive and Wanapum Drive in accordance with Resolution No.925 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.43;providing the method of assessment in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Im provement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the 1st reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Hill,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining. p/jq PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that the City of Moses Lake has been invited to submit a final application for a Com munity Development Block Grant.These Block Grant monies,amounting to $1.66 million,will be programmed over a three year period and will be used in the Mid- Peninsula Area Neighborhood Revitalization and Housing Rehabilitation Project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 12,1979 The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Ziegler suggested that a bicycle path be considered for one side of Peninsula Drive. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. The resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign Community Development Block Grant application documents was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PLUM &COOLIDGE LID A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which pre sented the preliminary assessment roll on the LID for Plum and Coolidge. Mr.McLanahan explained the boundaries of the LID and stated that the Grant County Mental Health has protested this LID,which is between 19%and 20%opposed. The public hearing was opened. Dale Yenny,102 Cypress Road,Ephrata,stated that he was representing the Board of County Commissioners who are opposed to this LID assessment in the amount of $18,749.56 for property on Juniper Drive. There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. There was some discussion on the h width street adjacent to the hospital district. Mr.McLanahan stated that the city needs a small dedication from the hospital for placement of the sidewalk. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be continued until the next regularly scheduled meeting to give Mr.McLanahan an opportunity to obtain the needed dedi cation from the hospital,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 2858 &/&> ORDINANCE -FIFTH & FIG STREET LID - 2ND READING A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which pre sented an ordinance establishing an LID in the Penn Street area on Fifth and Fig. Mr.McLanahan went over the boundaries for the Council and stated that no objec tions were received. Mr.Skaug stated that he was not in favor of the proposed parking/sidewalk plan. The ordinance ordering the improvement in 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 in accordance with Resolution 927 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.44;providing the method of assessment in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement Dis trict bonds. Mr.Ziegler moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed as he did not like the parking plan. S<?/3 2859 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 12,1979 ,RESOLUTION -CLOVER AND KITTLESON ROAD AREA LID 0P|/M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,stated that there is 93%in favor of this LID.He explained the LID boundaries to the Council. There was some discussion by the Council on the boundaries of this LID. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its inten tion to improve the northwest and northeast quadrant of the Highway 17 and 1-90 interchange in Sections 25,26,and 36 of Township 19 North,Range 28 EWM by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer and water system and connecting to existing facilities at Sharon Avenue and Pioneer Way and to create a Local Improve ment District to assess the cost and expense of said improvement against the pro perties within the Local Improvement District specially benefited thereby,and notifying all persons who may desire to object to said improvement to appear and present their objections at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held July 10,1979 was read by title only. Mr.Skaug moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. n-f RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR CBD STUDY^0' A letter was read from Robert W.Gazewood,Finance Director,which presented a resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $2,500 for a study of the downtown area by the University of Washington. The resolution to jointly participate in the funding of a Retail Trades Downtown Improvement Study was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. IV.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS J ORDINANCE -PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -1ST READING Stan Bech,Community Development Director,explained the ordinance to the Council. The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning by deleting Chapter 18.66 and establishing a new chapter 18.66 was read by title only. Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ^SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which pre sented the proposed six-year street plan for 1980-1985. Mr.McLanahan went over the listing for the Council.There was some discussion by the Council on the proposed removal of the railroad tracks across Alder Fill. Mr.Skaug moved that 25 be changed to 5;7 be changed to 6;and 16 &17 be changed to 7 &8,and the public hearing be set for June 26,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. ,VISTA VILLAGE LID ,A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated >]\I that the city has received an LID petition for the improvement of Central Drive and Park Street.The streets would include all of the subdivision requirements and sidewalks,curbs,gutters,and paving.A letter of credit was submitted to the city in the amount of $125,000 in lieu of installing water,sewer,storm drainage, grading,and graveling. ^ w CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 12, 1979 Mr.McLanahan explained that if the developer builds on this property the street would remain unpaved.When the adjoining property owners plat their land and dedicate their portion of the street it will have to be paved.This would result in a street that is half paved and half unpaved.If the street is required to be paved at this time the remaining portion of the street to be dedicated will also be paved at the time of platting.He stated that Mr.Amick is the sole petitioner on this LID as he owns all the property under consideration.Mr.Ries was to contact the other property owners about this LID but nothing has yet been received.Mr. Hill moved that this be tabled until the next regular meeting to give Mr.McLanahan time to contact the other property owners,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Barney opposed. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PENINSULA SEWER LID Mr. Skaug suggested that the 10 year re-payment plan for this LID be extended for a longer period,perhaps 20 years. Mr.Shinn also requested that the Finance Director look into the security of bonds over such a long period of time. 2860 CENTRAL SCHOOL Mr.Skaug stated that he was concerned that the city is not actively investigating the possibility of purchasing the Central School property since it is adjacent to City Hall. /OVO It was the concensus of the Council that Mr.Skaug investigate this possibility and report back to the Council. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS ICIPAL FIRE ALARM ORDINANCE R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the Fire Chief,Russ Beeman,has ^39 prepared a report on the present alarm system and requested Council direction. Mr.Hill moved that the Fire Department proceed with the project of getting out of monitoring fire alarm systems,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. PRESENTATION -WETLAND AREA TESTIMONY M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,stated that Mike McCormack's office/^^y was very helpful in showing him how to make his presentation on the wetlands problem area before the Subcommittee for Water and Power. He stated that the Chairman of the Committee informed him that the city's written report was the best one the Committee had ever seen. Mr.McLanahan stated that he had been informed that if the bill is passed funds would not be available until the next year's budget. EMPLOYMENT OF LABOR NEGOTIATOR R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,requested authorization to enter into a contract /d^S with Mr.Gary Persons from Spokane for the purpose of providing labor relations consulting services. Mr.Jones moved that permission be granted for the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mr.Persons,seconded by Mr.^Barney,and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. ATTEST Donald E.Swanson,Mayor City Clerk