1979 07 102871
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION July 10,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Steve Shinn,Jim Barney,Don Swanson,and Barry Ziegler
Absent:Eric Skaug,Bob Hill,and Kent Jones
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Swanson.
Mr.Barney moved that the minutes of the meetings of June 26 and June 28 be ap
proved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $36,440.99
STREET 6,523.53
ARTERIAL STREET 10,501.94
URBAN ARTERIAL 26,568.69
WATER/SEWER 8,656.77
SANITATION 19,216.44
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 12,697.16
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 33,504.82
FIREMAN'S PENSION 604.95
LID #42 39,243.32
LID #44 449.70
TOTAL $194,408.31
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed with Mr.Barney abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Jim Barney Tire Center.Warrants 8469 to 8561 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Ziegler moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
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1.Acceptance of Work -Well Site Improvements -approved ,/(f
2.Resolution -set public hearing date -Central Drive LID #49 -set for i?2^
August 14 -adopted '
3.Resolution -set public hearing date -Ironwood Drive LID #48 -set for/^S
August 14 -adopted
4.Resolution -set public hearing date -Fifth Avenue LID #47 -set for 73JJ"
August 14 -adopted
5.Resolution -accept utility easement -Cynthia Cochran -adopted /D/3
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS -MOSES LAKE-GRANT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
A letter was read from Marilyn Bertram,President of the Moses Lake-Grant County
Humane Society,thanking the city for its support and cooperation.
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Mr.Shinn moved that a letter of commendation be sent to the Moses Lake-Grant
County Humane Society showing appreciation of the work they have done,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION - STRAAM ENGINEERING -FACILITIES PLAN
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
George Nordby would be present to acquaint the Council with the status on the
Facilities Plan and the amendment to investigate Section 12.
Mr.Nordby went over the Facilities Plan for the Council.
(>COMMUNICATION -LARSON AREA ANNEXATION REQUEST
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the city
has received a letter from D.E.Haley,Chairman of the Housing Authority of Grant
County which states their intention to commence annexation proceedings by the
petition method.
A workshop was set for July 31 at 8 p.m.in the Council Chambers to discuss the
annexation and procedures with the Housing Authority of Grant County,the Port
District,Big Bend Community College,the Job Corps,the Grant County Commissioners,
and a representative of the residents.
^COMMUNICATIONS -POPLAR SANDS,LTD.ANNEXATION REQEUST
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
Poplar Sands,Ltd.has requested the City Council grant annexation to over 100
acres of land adjacent to the north and west boundaries of Westlake.
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that a petition has been received which
includes 10%of the property owners of the area.
Mr.Barney moved that the petition for annexation be accepted and the normal
annexation procedure be followed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.p-s
1 PUBLIC HEARING -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL -KITTLESON &CLOVER jv. —_,—___I
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r A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that a
preliminary assessment roll for the water and sewer improvements on Kittleson Road
and Clover Drive has been mailed.
The public hearing was opened.
M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,explained the zone termini
method of establishing assessments.He explained that the city has received
objections from 4 people which amounts to less than 3%.He further stated that
these four people are outside the city limits at this time.
There was some discussion and Mr.Ziegler stated that he did not want to force this
project on people outside the city limits but he did not wish the project to go
down their street without them paying their fair share.
John Wisinger,1950 East Kittleson,stated that he objected to this project.
Viola Holloway,1900 E.Kittleson,wanted to know why the other property owners did
not pay the extra $1,000 for the additional manhole necessary if the lines were
routed around the four parcels of property objecting to the LID.
Fritz Von Marbod,430 Crestview Drive,representing Baron Realty,stated that he
represented some of the property owners involved in this LID and he wanted to know
if it would be possible to use the square foot method of assessment instead of the
zone termini method.
Mr.McLanahan stated that the city uses the zone termini method of assessment
because it will stand up in court.He stated that other methods could be used if
they are more equitable.
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Mr.Shinn asked what the proposed term of the LID was.Mr.Zenor replied that it
was proposed for ten years.Mr.Shinn stated that since they are taking the
initiative of developing this area and that he has talked to several developers,
and they expressed their desire to have the LID for a 20 year repayment period.
Mr.Von Marbod stated that they were told that they could get the 20-year repayment
period.He felt that development costs are so high that the 10-year repayment
period could break the developers.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he was in favor of the 20-year repayment LID when the City
goes into this kind of project.He asked if the City could poll the developers as
to whether they would prefer the ten or twenty year repayment.
Mr.McLanahan stated that he had polled the larger investors in the area and the
ones with the highest assessments and they all like the project and would like the
Council to consider a long term repayment for LID costs.
Mr.Barney stated that if it is requested by the majority of the property owners,
he would have no objection.
Mr.Shinn stated that he had problems with including the people in the LID that
were protesting the assessment,and since the developers are going to bear the cost
he thought that it should be more on a square foot basis instead of the zone
termini method of repayment.
Mr.Swanson stated that he thought that the four property owners that protested the
annexation of their property to the City would be excluded from the water and sewer
lines.These people are being charged for city services and they are not consid
ering hooking on to them.He said he would like the utilities stop at the city
limits.
Mr.Barney asked what would happen if the city runs the lines to the end.
Mr.McLanahan replied that the city could be assessed for the amount of money and
if these people ever wanted to hook up,that they would be assessed at that time,
however,he wanted an opportunity to check on this,because the LID funds are very
restricted.
Mr.Gazewood,Finance Director,stated that the guarantee fund was set up to cover
any defaults on LID's.
Mr.Zenor stated that since several questions have been raised regarding this LID,
he would like to review them.Mr.Zenor recommended that staff be allowed to look
into (1)the repayment of the LID on a square footage basis instead of the zone
termini method;(2)the repayment period of 20-years instead of 10-years;and (3)
if the four parcels were excluded from the LID,staff would prepare another pre
liminary assessment roll.
Mr.Ziegler made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
unanimously carried.
Mr.Swanson made a motion that Mr.Zenor's recommendation to review the three
questions,and that these four people not be included in the LID,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - LOWER PENINSULA LID - 2ND READING
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which
presented an ordinance establishing a sewer facility system for the Lower Peninsula
Area south of Interstate 90.
Mr.Swanson stated that Mr.Ziegler must abstain from voting on this ordinance and
since it takes four votes to pass an ordinance,this will be brought back at the
next meeting and the public hearing would be continued until the next meeting.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AIRPORT BUILDING HEIGHTS - 1ST READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
regulating the height of structures within the approach areas to the Grant County
Airport.
The ordinance regulating and restricting the height of structues and objects of
natural growth,and otherwise regulating the use of property in the vicinity of the
Grant County Airport by creating the appropriate zones,and establishing the
boundaries thereof;providing for changes in the restrictions and boundaries of
such zones;defining certain terms used herein;referring to the Grant County
Airport zoning map which is incorporated in and made a part of this ordinance;
providing for enforcement and imposing penalties was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PLUM &COOLIDGE LID -1ST READING
M)7 A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented an
ordinance ordering improvement of Coolidge Drive and Plum Street.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of Coolidge Drive from Plum Street to Ter
race Avenue and Plum Street from Coolidge Drive to Ironwood Street by grading,
graveling,constructing,and installing curbs,sidewalks,sewer side laterals,
asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in accordance with Resolution 932 of
the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improve
ment District No.45;providing the method of assessment in said district;provid
ing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property
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 district bonds was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
PENINSULA SEWER LID
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested
permission for staff to advertise for two different bids - one for the lift sta
tions and one for the sewer mains.
Mr. Shinn moved that staff be athorized to call for bids on the lift stations and
sewer mains with the final award of the bid to be subject to passage of the LID
ordinance,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
VISTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER -EXTENSION OF LETTER OF CREDIT
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
Earl Amick has requested an extension of his letter of credit filed for the street
and utility improvements in the Vista Village Shopping Center Plat.It is recommended
that the letter of credit be up-graded to $129,000 if the extension is granted.
This would cover the cost of the minimum requirements of utilities and street
improvements to the half-street dedications of Central Drive and Park Street.It
is also recommended that if the extension if granted that Mr.Amick be required to
pay the cost of his share of the Valley Road water main which amounts to $4,266.
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Mr.Shinn moved that a one year extension be granted on this letter of credit and
that it be up-graded from $125,000 to $129,000,and that Mr.Amick be required to
pay his share of the cost of the water main on Valley Road,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
STREET LIGHTS
Mr.Shinn requested that the City Manager look into the street light problem as
they are not being put in the new subdivisions,and they are out on Division.
DUMPING
Mr.Shinn stated that people are dumping garbage into the swampy area on Pioneer
Way and he would like to see it stopped.R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated
that he had been informed that this is not city property and he is not sure that
the city has any right to try to prevent it.He stated that the question would be
researched and if the city can do anything legally to stop the dumping it will be
done.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
TRAVEL REQUEST
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested approval for
the City Manager and the Mayor to attend the annual Congress of Cities and Exposi
tion scheduled for November 24 through November 28,1979 at Las Vegas,Nevada.
Mr.Zenor explained the purpose of the meeting for the Council.
Following discussion by the Council,the Council requested an itineray and set the
request for the next meeting to the total Council could act on the matter.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk