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1979 08 14v ; 2887 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING August 14,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Steve Shinn,Don Swanson,Barry Ziegler,Jim Barney,'Eric Skaug,and Bob Hill Absent:Kent Jones The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Swanson. Mr.Shinn requested that the minutes of the meeting of July 24 be corrected so that }$ the motion on the Engineering Services Agreement -Facilities Plan -Step II - STRAAM reads as follows:Mr.Ziegler moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate an agreement with STRAAM Engineering for Step II grant work on the Facilities Plan,with the provision that city staff should have more latitude in performing some of the requirements laid down by DOE and which the city has the staff expertise to perform,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 24 be approved as amended, seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill moved that the study session minutes of July 31 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 3,1979 and August 7,1979 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $24,338.08 STREET 6,242.88 ARTERIAL STREET 52.81 URBAN ARTERIAL 10,754.41 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 1,482.54 PARK AND RECREATION RESERVE 3,000.00 WATER/SEWER 15,939.34 SANITATION 26,016.32 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,059.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,081.50 FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,117.25 LID #42 1,117.25 LID #44 978.15 TOTAL $99,179.53 Mr.Hill stated that the bill for Cascade Gas for the pool was fair sized and he requested that the alternative method of solar heating be looked into and a report be presented to the Council. Mr.Hill 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 8668 to 8825 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES Acting Police Chief Myron Palmer presented Certificates of Completion from the /O/J Washington State Criminal Justice Training School and Seattle Police Department and from Highline Community College to Officer Dean Mitchell. # y 2888 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 August 14,1979 II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS LOWER PENINSULA SEWER LID A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which recommended that the bids on the Lower Peninsula Sewer LID sewer main construction be awarded to Ridge Construction.It also requested that the bids on the lift stations be rejected and the city staff be authorized to readvertise for these lift stations. Mr.Shinn moved that the bid on the sewer mains be awarded to Ridge Construction for $329,112.59 and that the bids on the lift stations be rejected,seconded by Mr. Barney,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITION -LEENHOUTS ANNEXATION A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Mr.and Mrs.Leenhouts have petitioned for annexation of their properties in the northwest quarter of Section 24. Mr.Shinn stated that he would like to see the Wiser Addition included in this annexation as the area is already served by city water and sewer. There was some discussion by the Council on including some of the property adjacent to this proposed annexation. Mr.Ziegler moved that the city accept the intent to annex and refer it to the Planning Commission for further study,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed with Mr. Shinn opposed. PETITION -WESTLAKE AREA ANNEXATION -POPLAR SANDS A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Poplar Sands has submitted a letter of intent to annex signed by 10%of the property owners of the proposed area to be annexed.The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal and recommended that the annexation would be proper and in the best interests of the city. There was some discussion on bringing the State Park inside the city limits. Mr.Hill moved that a public hearing be set for August 28 to consider this annex ation request,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION - LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Barry Owen to the Park Director which expressed appreciation for the immaculately groomed baseball fields in Moses Lake,which their team, Ruby's Arco,has played on for the past three years. PUBLIC HEARING -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT -LID 49 -CENTRAL DRIVE A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the preliminary assessments for LID #49 have been mailed out. The public hearing was opened. Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that protests on this LID amount to approximately 53%.He gave the Council some background on this project. M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that Mr.Amick is only bonded for $129,000 which is for the half width grading and graveling of Central Drive,water and sewer to be installed on Central and only water on half of Park Street.He stated that the advantage of the LID would be the paving of a full width street with the installation of water and sewer. n u 2889 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 August 14,1979 Richard Fitterer,1025 Garden Drive,representing Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church which owns the east section,stated that the Church is protesting this LID. He stated that 53%of the land is controlled by people opposed to the LID. Jim Lane,Our Lady of Fatima Parish Council President,stated that the Parish Council is opposed to this LID. John Lee,325 10th Avenue,Ephrata,stated that he is opposed to the improvement at this time. There were three letters of protest presented to the Council;one from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church,one from Cynthia Cochran,and one from John Lee. Mr.Hill moved the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill moved that no further action be taken on LID #49,seconded by Mr.Ziegler. Mr.Shinn pointed out that the LID could be reduced by taking out the people on the north and east side of the street. The motion passed with Mr.Shinn opposed. PUBLIC HEARING -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT -LID 48 -IR0NW00D DRIVE A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the preliminary assessments for LID 48 have been mailed. /J/? The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn moved that an ordinance be brought back for this LID,seconded by Mr. Zeigler,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT -LID 47 -FIFTH AVENUE ,r I3ls A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the preliminary assessments for LID 47 have been mailed. The public hearing was opened. Rose Aeck stated the she was opposed to the LID as their assessment is approxi mately $14,000. M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that he had discussed the water problem in that area with representatives from Mike McCormack's office and there is a possibility of something being done in this area about the drainage problem.He stated that Mr.Hulbert is the only one to petition for the LID and he has 71% of the assessment. The public response was closed. Mr.Barney stated that he did not believe sidewalks were necessary in a commercial area where there is little pedestrian traffic. Mr.Skaug felt the city should look at the future and felt the sidewalks should be put in. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn moved that an ordinance be brought back for LID 47,seconded by Mr. Zeigler,and passed with Mr.Barney opposed. 0 ,* 2890 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 August 14,1979 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - LID 46 -KITTLESON & CLOVER - 1ST READING A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented an ordinance establishing LID 46 on Clover/Kittleson for sewer and water utilities. The ordinance ordering the improvement of the northwest and northeast quadrant of the Highway 17 and 1-90 interchange in Sections 25,26,and 36 of Township 19 North,Range 38 EWM by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer and water system and connecting to existing facilities at Sharon Avenue and Pioneer Way in accordance with Resolution 937 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.46;providing the method of assessment in said district;providing 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.Hill,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1979 BUDGET -APPROPRIATING DOE REVENUE -2ND READING \D A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which presented an ordin ance amending the 1979 Budget by a grant of $32,025 from the Federal Government and $6,405 from the state. The ordinance amending the 1979 Budget,Ordinance No.914,to appropriate revenues from Environmental Protection Agency,Department of Ecology,and City of Moses Lake matching funds and to provide for the expenditures of these same funds was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. v ORDINANCE -AMENDING TITLE 17 OF MUNICIPAL CODE -SUBDIVISIONS -1ST READING\\— \D A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Grant County PUD is required to plan for and install street lights in all new subdivi sions and an ordinance is submitted to reflect that requirement. Larry Peterson,Manager of the PUD,stated that this ordinance would require the developer to bear the cost of installing the street lights. M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that at the present time the city has dug the line in from the nearest transmission line and the PUD installs the pedestal,anchor bolts,pole,and light and the city pays for the amortization and maintenance,and the electricity.This ordinance would eliminate the need for the city to do any future digging with the street crew and also eliminate the amortiazation on the pole. Mr.Ziegler stated that this ordinance would require the developer to pass the cost of installing the street light on to the property owner who would also have to pay taxes covering the cost of the other street lights in Moses Lake.He felt that the present system was sufficient. Mr.Skaug pointed out that Mr.Ziegler is objecting to the developer having to purchase the light standard at the time of development and Mr.McLanahan and Mr. Peterson are pointing out the desirability of planning ahead for the installation of the street lights.He suggested that the words "and install"be deleted from the first paragraph of the proposed ordinance. Mr.Skaug moved that the ordinance be referred back to staff for refining of the ordinance to allow for the trenching and circuitry for street lights,seconded by Mr.Zeigler,and passed unanimously. ,0 2891 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 August 14,1979 ORDINANCE -AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 - DOGS - 1ST READING ://u>o A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending the Dog Ordinance to handle the barking problem. The ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Moses Lake City Code,entitled Dogs was read in its entirety. Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -WARRANT CANCELLATION /0/ A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which presented a reso lution cancelling a city claims warrant in the amount of $65 which is over one year old. The resolution cancelling certain warrants outstanding for more than one year was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS BACKHOE A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested authori zation to advertise for bids for a new backhoe loader tractor. /6/7 Mr.Zeigler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Shinn, and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSION FINAL PLAT -PIONEER PROFESSIONAL CENTER //Jb A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented the Pioneer Professional Center Plat located adjacent to Pioneer Way for final approval. Mr.Skaug moved that final approval be given,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. SAGE HEIGHTS DIVISION #2 -EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT //J& A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Vesta Development is requesting that the approval of the preliminary plat of Sage Heights, Division #2 be extended for one year. Mr.Hill moved that the approval be extended to March 28,1980,seconded by Mr. Barney,and passed unanimously. VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST FOR JOINT PARTICIPATION IN FAM PROJECTS -VALLEY ROAD &DIVISION STREET /q/q A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the city has previously been given a verbal approval of the use of FAM funds for the Divi sion Street Overlay from West Broadway to Seventh Avenue which will cost approxi mately $60,000.The County is in the process of applying for FAM funds for the improvement of Valley Road from Paxson Drive to the vicinity of Airway Drive.The city's improvement of Valley Road in 1978 ended at Grape Drive.It would cost approximately $75,000 to continue the four-laning of Valley Road to Paxson Drive and the staff requests permission to apply for FAM funds for these projects. A letter was read from Bill Frederickson,County Commissioner,which requested that the city place a high priority on the four-laning of that portion of Valley Road from Grape Drive to Paxon Drive. 2892 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 August 14,1979 M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,explained the proposed Valley Road project for the Council. Mr.Ziegler moved that the staff be authorized to apply for FAM funds for these projects,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. ,INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - CITY OF SPOKANE 1°A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested permission for the city to enter into an inter-local agreement for the use of their Civil Service staff attorney for the upcoming hearing to be held before the Moses Lake Civil Service Commission. Mr.Ziegler moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an inter-local agreement with the City of Spokane for legal advice in the Civil Service area, seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. r,AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACT -GARBAGE SERVICE J> Y A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested authoriza tion for the City Manager to sign the contract for garbage services with Superior Disposal. Mr.Barney moved that the bid for garbage services be awarded to Superior Disposal and that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded by Mr. Skaug,and passed unanimously. GRANT COUNTY HOUSING ANNEXATION REQUEST \\)°A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Grant County Housing Authority is requesting the annexation of the Larson Housing area to the City of Moses Lake. A letter was read from D.E.Haley,Larry Peterson,and Marvin Palanuk,the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Grant County which gave some back ground on the Larson housing area and stating that they felt it is the city's responsibility to provide the residents of the area with complete information on the costs and services that would develop due to annexation. Mr.Hall,1214 Larson,stated that the residents have not had an opporunity to express their opinion on this annexation.He stated that the residents do not know of any advantage of being annexed into the city and do know of several disadvantages and requested that the residents have a chance to express their opinion through the ballot process. Mr.Ziegler moved that the petition for annexation from the Housing Authority be rejected and city staff be directed to prepare a resolution to put the election process in motion,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM Mr.Ziegler requested that the public address system be checked out as it is not working properly. ^0 1-90 SIGNS Mr.Skaug requested that directional signs to 1-90 be placed at the intersection of Alder and Broadway.Mr.Shinn requested that such signs be placed along Broadway and Pioneer Way also. 0 CAT ORDINANCE 1 'Mr.Hill stated that the city has no authority to control or take care of cats and requested that such an ordinance be drafted. X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS None The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Donald E.Swanson,Mayor n