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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR MEETING November 27,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Steve Shinn,Barry Ziegler,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Bob Hill,
and Kent Jones
Absent:Don Swanson
Mr.Hill moved that Mr.Shinn be appointed Mayor Pro Tem,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Shinn.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 13 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $10,473.34
STREET 5,792.10
ARTERIAL STREET 1,882.56
URBAN ARTERIAL 11,421.52
WATER/SEWER 16,925.64
SANITATION 6,159.18
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,6Q3.26
FIREMEN'S PENSION 43.50
LID #42 94.50
LID #44 19,171.58
LID #45 21,326.40
LID #47 9,384.30
LID #48 3,046.50
TOTAL $107,414.38
Mr.Hill stated that there is quite an amount of money spent for advertising for
Fire Fighter in out-of-town papers and he would like a report on city advertisinq
from the City Manager.Mr.Barney requested a report on the salary survey per
formed by Richard Salik.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones
and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Vesta Development and Mr.Shinn abstaining from voting for that portion of the
bills to Shinn Irrigation.Warrants 9481 to 9570 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Ziegler moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Authorization to Sign Checks -Diana Self //30?fl
2.Resolution -Accepting right-of-way easement -Longston ZO/3
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (GOALS &POLICIES)-1ST READING
\J A letter was read from Rita Perstac,City Planner,which presented an ordinance
amending Section 17.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Comprehensive
Plan".
The public hearing was opened.
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,presented a preface to the Goals and
Policies of the Comprehensive Plan to the Council.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed and a second public hearing not be
held,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Section 17.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled,
"Comprehensive Plan"was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
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3 COMMUNICATION -HOUSING PROJECT -GRANT COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Grant
County Housing Authority is proposing a 24-unit housing project to be located
within or near the City of Moses Lake subject to approval by the City Council.
A letter was read from David Haley,Board Chairman of the Housing Authority of
Grant County,which requested approval from the City Council for the construction
of a 24-unit housing project for farm workers.
Mr.Hill moved that this item be taken off the table,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Jones stated that there are housing units on the base that the Housing Authority
is selling.He wanted to know if the federal money could be used to rennovate some
of those homes instead of building new ones.
Herb Snelgrove from the Housing Authority stated that it has been proposed to the
Office of Farm Workers Housing that the money be used to remodel the existing base
housing and use those for the farm workers.However,the project needs to be
located near shopping and other facilities which are not available on the base at
this time.
Mr.Ziegler stated that Moses Lake has an abundance of lower income housing and he
felt that perhaps Quincy or Warden may be the better location.
Mr.Snelgrove stated that the entire county was surveyed and there has been a lot
of building in both Quincy and Warden and Moses Lake was identified as having the
greatest need.He stated that there are only 14 units on the base that have been
converted to low-income housing and there are 30 people on the waiting list for
those homes.He stated that the Housing Authority would prefer to take the federal
money and rennovate homes on the base for the farm workers in the area.
Mr.Jones moved that a letter be sent to the Office of the Farmworker Housing in
Olympia,with a copy to the Housing Authority of Grant County,requesting that the
money proposed for the 24-unit farm worker housing project be granted to the Housing
Authority for the rennovation of existing houses in the Larson Housing area for
this purpose,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
f COMMUNICATION -REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION -LARSON
^A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that a signed
letter of intent to request annexation by the petition method should be presented
to the Council at the meeting of November 27.
Mr.Skaug stated that he and the City Attorney,Joe Gavinski,met with the Housing
Authority and received a signed letter of intent to annex.
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Mr.Gavinski stated that the next step in the annexation proceedings is a public
hearing before the Planning Commission for their consideration of the Environmental
Checklist and the proposed zoning for the area.If the Council proceeds with the
annexation,the recommendations of the Planning Commission on the zoning should
be discussed at a meeting on December 3 and the boundaries of the proposed annexa
tion can be reviewed.
Mr.Skaug moved that the letter of intent to annex be accepted and that the Plan
ning Commission be directed to consider the Environmental Checklist and also recom
mend the zoning for this proposed annexation,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
with Mr.Shinn abstaining.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RATE CHANGES -PARK AND RECREATION
Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,stated that for several years the Park andj>—~
Recreation Department has been moving in the direction of self-supporting programs /&Ob
for the recreation department.The rate increases are based on that philosophy.
Mr.Lee presented the following rate proposals:
Cascade Camp Sites with two utility hookups increase from $4.75 to $6 per
day.Tent sites,or one utility or less,increase from $3.75 to $4.50 per
day.
Recommended swimming pool rates are as follows:
Daily admission
Adult $.75/session to $1/session
Student $.35/session to $.50/session
Season Pass
Family $25/season to $27/season
Adult $12/season to $13/season
Student $8/season to $9/season
.Swim Lesson
Regular instruction $2.50/session to $3.50/session
Other instruction
Polywogs $4/session to $6/session
Water Safety Instructor $5/session to $10/session
Pool Rentals
1-25 people $15/hour to $20/hour
26-50 people $20/hour to $26/hour
Over 50 people $25/hour to $31/hour
Numerous miscellaneous pay as you go programs and services rates were in
creased an average of 25%with some increasing by 40%.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the above rate increases proposed by the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission be approved,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
HLH FINAL PLAT
A letter was read from Stanley Bech,Community Development Director,which pre-//<26>
sented the Final HLH Plat.
Mr.Hill moved that the HLH Final Plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
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REQUEST DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING - 1980 BUDGET
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested that a
public hearing be set for December 3 at 8 p.m.to consider the 1980 budget.
Mr.Jones moved that a public hearing on the 1980 budget be set for December 3,
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
CHANGES IN DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETINGS
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the second
regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council is set for December 25,Christmas
Day.It is the option of the Council to change their meeting dates and it is
recommended that the reqular meetinqs of the City Council be held on December 3 and
11.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Council hold its regular meetings on December 3 and 11,
seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PENINSULA SEWER LID0
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Mr.Ziegler stated that Ridge Construction,in the vicinity of Kennedy Place,duq
a ditch across the road and did not backfill it properly.He requested that
action be taken to correct the situation.Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,
stated that he has informed Ridge Construction of this problem and it will he
corrected.
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SNOW REMOVAL
Mr.Shinn stated that he would like a report at the December 3 meeting on snow
removal procedures and street priorities.
911
Mr.Shinn requested the City Attorney to look into the possibility of the County
receiving a grant for a 911 number and report back to the Council as soon as
possible.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,gave a report on the background and signif
icance of the Six Year Street Proaram,which is up-dated annually.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST
City Clerk