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1979 09 252903 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING September 25,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Steve Shinn,Don Swanson,Barry Ziegler,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,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 September 11 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unaimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $18,701.89 STREET 12,574.09 ARTERIAL STREET 133.73 URBAN ARTERIAL 3,970.62 WATER/SEWER 7,441.22 SANITATION 5,430.18 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 8,359.08 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,602.43 FIREMEN'S PENSION 847.26 LID #42 463.62 LID #44 749.74 TOTAL $60,273.86 There was some dicussion by the Council on the bill from Aero Mayflower as Mr. Shinn did not feel that the entire amount of $2,767.57 for the moving expenses of Mr.Townsend should come from the Water/Sewer Department. Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted with the stipulation that the bill from Aero Mayflower Transit Co.for $2,767.57 be paid from the Engineering Department and not from the Water Department,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and*failed with Mr.Skaug,Mr.Barney,Mr.Jones,and Mr.Swanson opposed. Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted with the bill from Aero Mayflower Transit Co.for $2,767.57 for Mr.Townsend's moving expenses be allocated to the different departments according to his time,seconded'by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.Warrants 9015 to 9141 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS BACKHOE A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager which recommended that the ZO/7 bid on the backhoe be awarded to Case Power and Equipment which is the second lowest bidder as they have the backhoe that is exactly what the city wants and they are located in the city which makes for easy repairs. A letter was read from Robert E.Townsend,Public Works Director,which also recommended that the bid be awarded to Case Power &Equipment for the backhoe. Mr.Hill stated that he objected to awarding this bid to other than the low bidder. Mr.Barney moved that bid be awarded to Case Power and Equipment and include the overhaul and two lever control,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed. 2904 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 September 25,1979 J2/3 /'&ls ;<?/,-j<?/9 LID 44 -FIG STREET;LID 45 -COOLIDGE AND PLUM;LID 47 -FIFTH;AND LID 48 - IRONWOOD A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,which stated that Columbia Consolidated was the low bidder on LID 44,LID 45,LID 4&,and LID 48 for street improvements. Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid be awarded to Columbia Consolidated for $140,205.10, seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. ,;|LID 46 -CLOVER/KITTLESON WATER/SEWER A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which recommended that the bid from Ridge ConstRuction in the amount of $292,845.02 be accepted for the water and sewer mains on Clover/Kittleson LID 46. Mr.Shinn moved that the bid be awarded to Ridge Construction,seconded by Mr. Hill,and passed unanimously. LID 46 - CLOVER DRIVE LIFT STATION A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which recommended that the bid from Ridge Construction in the amount of $30,169.65 be accepted for the lift station on the Clover/Kittleson LID 46. Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid be awarded to Ridge Construction,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS _.,W PETITION -BATTERY ROAD LID /-'. ^P1 Aletter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that property owners have signed petitions totaling 72.3%of the area requesting improvement to the streets.This area is on Battery Road from Lakeshore to Peninsula. Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to prepare a resolution establishing a public hearing date for this proposed LID,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed | unanimously. r?)j 9i1 \o& PUBLIC HEARING -CENTRAL DRIVE LID -VISTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER The public hearing was opened. A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that assess ments for the Central Drive LID 51 were mailed and a public hearing was scheduled for September 25,1979. A letter was read from DarreTI Ries,representing Earl Amick,which protested the LID. Mr.Swanson stated that since Mr.Amick owns 100%of the property included in the LID this letter of protest would defeat the LID. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 - COMPENSATION OF CITY OFFICERS - 1ST READING A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending salaries for the Mayor and members of the City Coucnil. The ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Compensation of City Officers"by increasing the compensation of the Mayor and Councilmen was read in its entirety. Mr. Swanson stated that he felt this was an excessive raise. Mr.Ziegler stated that this particular pay raise would not affect the current Councilmen and he felt it was not an excessive amount. 2905 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 September 25,1979 Mr.Hill stated that he felt the Mayor should receive $175 a meeting and the Cou'cilmen should receive $75 a meeting. There was some discussion by the Council. Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and failed with Mr.Barney,Mr.Jones,Mr.Hill,and Mr.Swanson opposed. Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted with the changes of the Mayor's salary to $175 per meeting and $75 per meeting for the Councilmen, seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -1980 TAX LEVY - 1ST READING /O/0& A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance setting the property tax rate for the 1980 budget year. The ordinance fixing the amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxa tions on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington, for the year of 1980 was read by title only. Mr.Hill moved that the ordinance be approved at the first reading,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING GIFT -MOSES LAKE JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB /oy& A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which presented a resolution accepting a gift of three picnic tables from the Moses Lake Junior Women's Club to be used at McCosh Park. The resolution accepting a gift from the Junior Women's Club in the form of three picnic tables to be placed at McCosh Park was read by title only Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - VISTA ESTATES - 1ST READING A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Plan ning Commission recommended that the zone change for Vista Estates be approved. This request by Mr.Robert Stewart is to change Park Orchard Tracts 15 and 18 from R-l,Single Family Residential,to MH,Mobile Home Subdivison. Stan Bech,Community Development Director,gave the Council some background on the area. There was some discussion by the Council. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Zoning was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing be set for October 9,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed. ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH -1ST READING /cyJ A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Plan ning Commission recommended that the zone change for the Hope Community Church be granted.The church has requested that a 5 acre portion of land on the east side of the 1200 block of South Division be rezoned from Agriculture to R-l,Single Family Residential.It is proposed that a 7800 square foot church facility*will be built on this property. 2906 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 September 25,1979 There was some discussion by the Council of this area. 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 reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing be set for October 9,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. _/,MONTLAKE ADDITION #6 -PRELIMINARY PLAT - EXTENSION )/? A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Plan ning Commission recommended that the preliminary approval period for the Montlake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be extended to June 13,1980. Mr.Hill moved that the approval period for the Montlake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be extended to June 13,1980,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. «F ,l<? CHANGES IN PARK AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented the amend ments and recommendations to the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Draft as requested by the Council. There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus that it be dis cussed at the meeting on October 23. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION /CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION -PAWN BROKER'S LICENSE -LOPEZ \A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Mr.Roberto Lopez has applied for a Pawn Brokers License to operate "The Hock Shop"at 115 W. Broadway.Because of violations of Pawn Brokers License by Mr.Lopez between December 3,1976 and April 5,1977 the Acting Police Chief and the City Manager recommended that the application be denied. Mr.Lopez stated that during that time he was inexperienced as a Pawn Broker and since he has paid his penalties he is requesting that he be granted a license. There was considerable discussion by the Council since Mr.Lopez had received stolen property at his pawn shop and perhaps a six-month temporary license could be issued. Mr.Skaug moved that the application be denied,seconded by Mr.Jones. Mr.Ziegler felt that Mr.Lopez should be given another chance There was some discussion on the possibility of given Mr.Lopez a six month license. Mr.Skaug withdrew his motion and Mr.Jones withdrew his second. Mr.Hill moved that Mr.Lopez be granted a temporary license until May 1,1980 with the stipulation that the City Attorney and Acting Police Chief explain the details to Mr.Lopez and that it come back to Council in April for review,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. THIRD AVENUE OVERLAY PROJECT A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that McAtee & Heath,Inc.has completed the work specified under Contract 70-03 for paving Third Avenue and recommended that the work be accepted and the city enter into the 30-day lien period. Mr.Jones moved that the work be accepted and the 30-day lien period be entered, seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. 2907 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 September 25,1979 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM /O?? Stan Bech,Community Development Director,presented the Mid-Peninsula Housing Rehabilitation Program and reviewed the changes that were made after the Council study session. Mr.Swanson moved that city staff be given permission to proceed with the project, seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS VEHICLES Mr.Hill requested that a study session be set to discuss the city vehicle use.^/o A study session was set for October 9 at 7 p.m.to discuss the city vehicle use. EXECUTIVE SESSION An executive session was set for 7:30 on October 4»~T979,by Stephen ShTnn. SOLID WASTE .f p Mr.Shinn stated that he attended a meeting on the Solid Waste proposal and it was recommended that a policy committee be established which would be like the Council to be over the solid waste operation in the county. Mr.Shinn stated that there would be a meeting in Ephrata on October 3 to discuss it. ANNEXATION OF LARSON Mr.Skaug presented a list of questions that need to be answered in order to proceed with the annexation of Larson area. After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that each Councilman review the list and add any additional questions they may have and submit them to city staff within a week to be answered. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS TRAVEL REQUEST R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,requested that a travel request be approved for the City Attorney to attend the fall Washington State Association of Municipal Attor neys (WSAMA)meeting at Vancouver,BC,on November 2 and 3,1979. Mr.Hill moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Zenor also requested that a travel request be approved for the City Manager to attend the ICMA 65th Annual Conference of City Managers at Phoenix,Arizona,on October 21 -25,1979. Mr.Skaug moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed. The City Manager distributed information regarding the AWC Mini-Conventions to all7^^ Councilmen.There are three conventions in Eastern Washington;Friday,October 12,at the Thunderbird Motor Inn in Wenatchee;Friday,October 19 at the Red Lion Motor Inn in Spokane;and Saturday,October 20 at the Holiday Inn in Richland.All sessions are from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Donald E.Swanson,Mayor ATTEST:'