1979 08 28Z89/TS
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING August 28,1979
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.Barney moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 14 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unaimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $16,557.93
STREET 1,998.41
UIC RESERVE 354.04
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 2,326.38
WATER/SEWER 6,236.84
SANITAION 5,029.40
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 120.38
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,020.85
FIREMEN'S PENSION 593.50
LID #42 500.00
TOTAL $35,737.73
Mr.Hill moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 8857 to 8946 were approved for payment.
CERTIFICATES -OFFICER RUSSELL
Officer Jeffrey Russell completed a course on homicide investigation and was /0/<3
presented with a certificate from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training
Commission.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Barney moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Dept.of Transportation Project and Agreement -overlay of S0/-9
Division and the continuation of the four-laning of Valley Road from
Grape to Paxon
2.Resolution -accepting easement from Johnson -LID #43 /q/3
3.Resolution -accepting easement from Hastings -LID #43
seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
LIFT STATIONS -LOWER PENINSULA SEWER LID
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which recommended that the
bid on the lift stations for the sewer LID on the Peninsula be awarded to Leonard
Plumbing Co.
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Mr.Hill moved that the low bid of $65,756.25 from Leonard Plumbing be accepted for
the lift stations,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
U||l/WATER METERS
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that no bids
were received for furnishing meters to the city and recommending the purchase of
meters from the Badger Meter Co.and Hersey Products.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to purchase meters supplies from the
Badger Meter Co.and Hersey Products,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimous
ly.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - WESTLAKE AREA ANNEXATION - 1ST READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
for the annexation of a portion of the Westlake area proposed by Poplar Sands.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was
closed.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
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 was read
by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
\ORDINANCE -LID #46 -KITTLESON AND CLOVER -2ND READINGrf
1 A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
establishing LID 46 on Clover and Kittleson.
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 28 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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 - DOGS - 2ND READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
amending the Dog Ordinance.
Mr.Chuck Edwards stated that the proposed ordinance is very vague and the words
"frequent or habitual"could not be agreed to or defined by anyone.He stated that
the ordinance does not provide for a burden of proof.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Moses Lake City Code,entitled "Dogs",
was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - LID #47 -FIFTH AVENUE - 1ST READING
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A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
establishing LID 47 on Fifth Avenue from Fig Street to Block Street.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of Fifth Avenue from Fig Street to Block
Street by grading,graveling,constructing,and installing curbs,sidewalks,
asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in accordance with Resolution #943 of
the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improve
ment District No.47;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.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -LID #48 -IR0NW00D DRIVE -1ST READING ^
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A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
establishing LID 48 on Ironwood Drive.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of Ironwood Drive from Plum Street to 350'
south on the westerly side portion of Ironwood by grading,graveling,constructing,
and installing curbs,sewer side laterals,asphalt concrete paving and storm drain
age in accordance with Resolution #944 of the City Council of the City of Moses
Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.48;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.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING TITLE 17 -STREET LIGHTING -1ST READING ,„r ,
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A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
amending the Subdivision Ordinance to allow for street lighting.
The ordinance amending Title 17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Subdivi
sions by adding Section 17.28.050 entitled Street Lighting was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - REQUESTING DATE FOR ELECTION - LARSON AREA ANNEXATION
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a resolution
requesting the Grant County Board of Commissioners to hold an annexation election
among the qualified voters of the area to be annexed in the Larson Air Force Base
area.
There was some discussion by the Council on the annexation boundaries.It was also
pointed out by the City Attorney that if the resolution is approved the City
Council will have no further say in the matter of the annexation.
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Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be tabled,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
with Mr.Skaug and Mr.Barney opposed and Mr.Shinn abstaining.
A study session was set for Monday,September 10,at 7:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION -CENTRAL DRIVE LID
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a resolution
setting September 25 as the date for a public hearing to consider an LID for the
limited development of Central Drive which will include grading,graveling,con
structing and installing curbs,sidewalks,sewer side laterals,pavement,and storm
drainage.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its inten
tion to improve the Vista Village area on Central Drive from Valley Road to Park
Street and then along Park Street from Central Drive to 396'west as dedicated on
the Vista Village Shopping Center Addition by grading,graveling,constructing,and
installing curbs,sidewalks,sewer side laterals,asphalt concrete pavement,and
storm drainage and to create a Local Improvement District to assess the cost and
expense of said improvements against properties in such district specially bene
fited thereby,and to notify 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 September 25,1979 was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
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\KITTLESON AND CLOVER LID
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,requesting authorization to
call for bids for the water and sewer mains and the lift station for the Kittleson
and Clover LID.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
fpl0>Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to call for bids on LID's 44,.45,47,andK)F 48,subject to the passage of the second reading of the ordinances,seconded by Mr.
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Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
REQUEST FOR USE OF SWEDBERG POOL - MANTA RAYS
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Manta
Rays local AAU swimming club is requesting to use the pool for practice sessions
during the months of September and October.They are also requesting that the city
heat the pool during this two month period.The staff is recommending that the Big
Bend Manta Rays be allowed to utilize the Swedberg Pool for practice sessions
during the month of September and October with the stipulation that the city
discontinue heating of the water when the pool is closed for general public use.
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission approved the request by the Big Bend
Manta Rays for use of the pool during September and October.The direct cost of
the six-week extension would be approximately $1,909.
A letter was read from Richard Collier,President of the Big Bend Manta Rays,which
requested the use of the pool for the Big Bend Manta Rays in September and October
for practice sessions.They are requesting that the pool be heated and they will
assume full responsibility of the insulating blankets to minimize heat loss and of
all supervisory personnel.
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There was considerable discussion by the Council on the cost of heating the pool
for the six weeks the Manta Rays would be using the pool.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Big Bend Manta Rays be allowed to use the pool but not
heat it,seconded by Mr.Hill.
Mr.Barney stated that he felt the pool should be heated.
The motion failed with Mr.Hill,Mr.Ziegler,and Mr.Shinn in favor,and Mr.
Skaug,Mr.Barney,and Mr.Swanson opposed.
Mr.Skaug moved that the Big Bend Manta Rays be allowed to use the pool and set a
limit of $500 for heating and $200 for the rent of the pool,seconded by Mr.
Barney,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -DART A
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A letter was read from Joe Gavinski,City Attorney,which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that Mr.Elwood Dart be allowed to build a home on unplatted
property.Mr.Dart will grant the city an easement for future roadway purposes
which the city will have ten years to accept.
Mr.Ziegler moved that Mr.Dart be allowed to build on unplatted property with the
easement from Mr.Dart for an unspecified roadway,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ALLEY VACATION - SUKO/PENHALLURICK
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that a petition
has been received for the vacation of a 60 foot alley in Block 102 of the Suko-
Penhallurick Addition.The signatures on this petition represent 100%of the
property owners adjacent to the alley.
Mr.Shinn moved that this alley vacation be forwarded to the Planning Commission,
and fair market valuations be presented to the Council when this is presented for
consideration,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO DECLARE PROPERTY SURPLUS AND DISPOSAL—*/O/S
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested the City
Council declare the list of material surplus and authorize the city staff to dis
pose of it.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the materials and equipment on the list be declared as
surplus and staff be authorized to dispose of it as provided by law,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that there is a meeting of the Grant County
Solid Waste Disposal Committee at 7:30 p.m.on Thursday,August 30.It was decided
that in the absence of the City Manager,the Public Works Director and the Assis
tant Public Works Director should attend along wtth any Councilmen that can make
it.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
laid E/.Swanson,Mayor
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