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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING October 9,1979
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.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of September 25 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unaimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $20,982.45
STREET 5,503.37
WATER/SEWER 11,786.35
SANITATION 18,047.79
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,817.84
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,790.76
TOTAL $62,928.56
Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 9142 to 9254 were approved for payment.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING $1,500 GIFT -JAPAN AIR LINES
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Japan Air
Lines has donated $1,500 to the Moses Lake Park and Recreation Department to be
used for the purchase of playground equipment at McCosh Park.
Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,showed the Council the design of the wood
play structure that is proposed to be built with these funds.He stated that there
is additional interest in the community to add to the structure but this would be
the basic unit.It will be erected next year on the old Recreation Center site.
The resolution accepting a gift from Japan Air Lines in the form of One Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars for playground equipment to be placed at McCosh Park was read
in its entirety.
Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Skaug moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Business License -Lopez Hock Shop /?£o^
2.Resolution -Accept easement -Plum/Coolidge LID -USBR /o/3
seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROCLAMATION - JOB CORPS MONTH
,]3 The proclamation which set October 1979 as Job Corps Month was read in its entirety.
Mr.Shinn moved that October 1979 be proclaimed as Job Corps month,sceonded by Mr.
Barney,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION -SOFTBALL ASSOCIATIONS
)D'A letter was read from the Softball Association which thanked the City of Moses
Lake for helping make a successful softball season.
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -VISTA ESTATES -2ND READING
,|^0 The public hearing was opened.
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Mr.Robert
Stewart is requesting that Park Orchard Tracts 15 and 18 be changed from R-l,
Single Family Residential,to MH,Mobile Home Subdivision.
A petition was read from the homeowners in the area protesting this zone change for
Park Orchard Tracts 15,and 19 even though there is a buffer zone of R-l between
Vista Village and Vista Estates.
Joe Gavinski,City Attorney,stated that the petition refers to portions of Park
Orchards Tracts 14 and 18 which are not included in the zone change.He stated
that Council should take that into consideration when considering this petition.
Hugh Nielson,702 Village,stated that he was opposed to this zone change as he
feels the buffer zone is useless as no one would want to built there.
Jim Golly,502 Village,stated that he was opposed to the zone change.
Clara Shorch,617 Village,stated that she had to sell her other home because of
the proximity of mobile homes and she did not want that to happen here.
Genevieve Thompson,609 Village,stated that she was opposed to it.
Mr.Art Wentz,610 Village,stated that this is the quietest neighborhood in the
city and he would like to keep it that way.
There were no further comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he felt it should remain R-l.
Mr.Hill requested information on the buffer zone.Stan Bech,Community Develop
ment Director,stated that the idea of the buffer zone on portions of Park Orchard
Tracts 14 and 18 was brought out at the public hearing held by the Planning Commis
sion.It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this buffer zone
be given consideration.
Mr.Jones felt that development should take place out there.He felt that this is
a good piece of property for development.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
1 nTherewassomediscussionbytheCouncil.
Mr.Hill moved that the zone change request be denied,seconded by Mr.Ziegler.
Mr. Jones felt that the residents of the area did not understand what the MH zone
consists of.
Mr.Skaug felt this should be denied at this time as the problem of mobile homes
should be considered in the Comprehensive Plan.
The motion passed with Mr.Jones opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH - 2ND READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Plan
ning Commission recommended that the zone change request for Hope Community Church //9o
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 be
built on this property.
Rod Yerkza,527 Grand,stated that he was opposed to it because of the state of
disrepair of Division Street.
There were no further comments,so the public response was closed.
Greg Bratzer,Pastor of the Hope Community Church,stated that this is one quarter
of the land owned by the church.The rest of the 15 acres is zoned Agriculture.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code
entitled Zoning was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION - URS -SECOND LAKE CROSSING
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Ed Riggs of URS presented a report and discussed the plan for the proposed second
lake crossing.
After some discussion a study session was set for Tuesday,October 16 at 8 p.m.in
the Council Chambers.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20 -COMPENSATION OF CITY OFFICERS -2ND READING A r
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A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
revising the salaries received by the Mayor and Councilmen.
The Ordinance amending Chapter 6.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Compensation of City Officers"by increasing the compensation of the Mayor and
Councilmen was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - ANNEXATION - WESTLAKE AREA - POPLAR SANDS - 2ND READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a proposed
zoning plan for the Poplar Sands annexation in the Westlake area.
Mr.Zenor stated that a public hearing is necessary for the adoption of the zoning
plan and recommended that the annexation also be postponed for two weeks.
Mr.Ziegler moved that this annexation and zoning be tabled for two weeks,seconded
by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - CAT CONTROL - 1ST READING
lit*6AletterwasreadfromJosephGavinski,City Attorney,which presented an ordinance
which permits the city to impound and dispose of cats.
The ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Dogs
by adding a new section which permits the City of Moses Lake to accept cats for
impoundment and disposition was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1979 BUDGET -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND -1ST READING
.^A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
\which establishes a special revenue fund for the Community Development Block Grant.
The ordinance establishing a special revenue fund as required under Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and conditions of the grant agreement
was read by title only.-
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SERVICE
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\V A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a resolution
V which sets forth the concerns of the Milwaukee Railroad situation.
The resolution relating to rail service to the City of Moses Lake was read in its
entirety.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REMODEL AND UTILIZATION OF OLD POLICE FACILITYr\-—————————————————^-^———^—
\p"A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a plan for
utilizing the old Police Building.This plan calls for remodeling the facility
which will cost approximately $8,000.A portion of the building wfll be rented
which will generate approximately $6,000 during a period of 36 months.
Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,explained the remodeling to the Council.
Mr.Hill moved that permission be granted for staff to proceed with this remodel
ing,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A letter was read from Donald Swanson,Mayor,which requested Council confirmation
of the appointment of Charles Krueger to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commis
sion.Mr.Krueger will fill the unexpired term of Collins Griffith.
Mr.Jones moved that Mr.Charles Kruger be appointed to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE SEWER PIPE
A letter was read from Robert E.Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested
authorization to purchase sewer pipe for a submarine crossing of Parker Horn.The
proposal is to buy the pipe and stockpile the materials until it is installed at a
later date.This request to purchase the pipe is to protect the city against
additional rising material costs.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to purchase the sewer pipe,seconded by
Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
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ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY COMMITTEE -MAYORIAL APPOINTMENT
"93AletterwasreadfromR.Douglas Zenor,which requested that the Mayor appoint a
committee of two Councilmen to meet with the Humane Society and city staff for the
purpose of discussing the Humane Society's further involvement in the Animal
Control process within the City of Moses Lake.Mayor Swanson requested that Mr.
Ziegler and Mr.Hill form the committee.
Mr.Shinn moved that Mr.Ziegler and Mr.Hill be appointed to this committee,
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO INVESTIGATE NEW ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY joP^
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested permission
to formally request the Job Corps participate in the process of reviewing a new
Animal Control Shelter.The Job Corps would be participating in the construction
process.
Mr.Ziegler moved that permission be granted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPROTS AND COMMENTS
WELL 21 -INSURANCE CLAIM /Orf
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,reported that Well 21 which is located near the
Grant County Airport was was damaged by lightening in the summer of 78.A claim
was presented to the Safeco Insurance Co.for damages in the amount of $7,991.48.
The insurance representative brought in a claim check dated August 30,1979 in the
amount of $6,991.48.This amount is less the $1,000 deductible.This is presented
to the Council for information only.
REPORT ON SURPLUS AUCTION
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R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,reported that the city participated in a govern
mental auction on September 22,1979.The city received $6,285 from surplus equip
ment.The city's participation in the commission fee of the auction was approxi
mately $440.Therefore,the net to the city was approximately $5,845.This is for
Council information only.
TRAVEL REQUEST FOR FIRE CHIEF
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A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented a request
for authorization for the Fire Chief to attend a seminar in Eugene Oregon.This
seminar is designed to increase the effectiveness of voluntary fire forces.
Mr.Swanson moved that permission be granted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
GRAPE DRIVE PAVING
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,reported that Columbia Consolidated was the only
bidder for paving the streets in Sage Heights No.1 of which the city will be
paying for the extra right-of-way width construction from Arterial Street Funds.
The developer is required to provide an asphalt paving width of 57 feet instead of
the usual 33'paving width for residential streets,therefore,the city is paying
for 24 feet of extra width of crushed stone and asphaltic concrete over a total
length of 631 feet.
JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB CIVIC PROJECT
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the Junior Women's Club has agreed to
paint the blue inserts of the City Hall building and the Adam East Museum as a
Civic Center project.The Junior Women's Club will supply the labor and the mater
ials will be supplied by the city.The painting will take place Saturday,October
The meeting was adjournjed at 10:30 p.m.
Donald t.Swanson,Mayor