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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING December 11,1<>79
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Steve Shinn,Barry Ziegler,Eric Skaug,Bob Hill,Don Swanson,
Jim Barney,and Kent Jones
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meetings of November 27 and December 3 be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $22,776.41
STREET 5,840.59
ARTERIAL STREET 1,080.63
URBAN ARTERIAL 1,105.89
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 371.51
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 129,801.00
WATER/SEWER 6,180.57
SANITATION 19,776.55
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 11,567.99
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 692.18
FIREMEN'S PENSION 593.50
LID #42 217.49
LID #43 93,851.48
LID #44 7,824.83
LID #45 23,554.39
LID #46 6,883.79
LID #47 5,136.43
LID #48 1,556.21
TOTAL $338,811.44
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,
and passed unanimously.Warrants 9571 to 9702 were approved for payment.
Mr.Hill stated that he felt the services of the volunteer firemen should be
recognized in some way.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
Mayor Swanson presented the following certificates:
Richard Leishman -Certificate of Competency -Water Pollution Board /o/£
Michael Tindall -Graduation Certificate -Basic Law Enforcement School -
Certificate of Competency -Doppler Radar Operation Course
Certificate of Completion -Breathalyzer Operation
Phillip Aiken -Graduation Certificate -Basic Law Enforcement School Course
Certificate of Completion -Breathalyzer Operation
Evelyn Brown -Certificate of Completion -Advanced Dispatcher Communications
Paul Pew -Certificate of Competency -Doppler Radar Operation
Dean Mitchell -Certificate of Completion -Breathalyzer Operation
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Jones moved that the Employment Agreement for the City Manaqer be discussed at
an executive session after the meeting,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE -ADOPTING 1980 BUDGET
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented the 1980
Budget Ordinance.
Mr.Zenor gave a brief overview presentation on the proposed 1980 budget for the
Council which included budget changes as directed by Council,including appropriate
and background information.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,for the
year of 1980 was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn.
Mr.Jones wanted to know if any portion of the budget had been allocated to the
Humane Society.He stated that they are requesting approximately $47,000 for a new
animal shelter.He felt that the money that is in the Municipal Building Fund
could be used for this purpose.
Mr.Hill suggested that $50,000 be designated for that purpose.
Mr.Skaug felt that it should be considered but he did not feel the money should be
earmarked for that purpose at this time.
After some discussion it was the consenses of Council to discuss the proposed
animal control shelter further when the resolution for this project is discussed.
The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (GOALS &POLICIES)-2ND READING
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented the ordinance
amending the city's ordinance with regard to the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr.Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ESTABLISHING BATTERY ROAD LID
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented a
resolution establishing an LID for Battery Road between Peninsula Drive and Lake-
shore Drive.
Mr.Townsend gave a presentation on this proposed LID,There was some discussion
on the necessary right-of-way for this project.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention
to improve an area on Battery Road from Peninsula Drive to Lakeshore Drive by
grading,graveling,constructing sewer lines and storm drainage,curbs,sidewalks
and asphalt concrete pavement and to create a Local Improvement District to assess
the cost and expense of said improvements against properties in such district
specially benefited thereby,and notifying 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 January 22,1980 was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -PARTICIPATION OF JOB CORPS -HUMANE SOCIETY
aid of the Job Corps labor.
Mr.Zenor stated that at this time the type of construction for the facility has
not been determined and suggested that the words "concrete-block"be deleted from
the resolution.
The resolution regarding animal control facilities in the City of Moses Lake was
read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted with the deletion of the words
"concrete-block",seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
ANIMAL SHELTER - HUMANE SOCIETY;/OJ3
Marilyn Bertram requested that the Council make some kind of decision on the build
ing of the animal shelter.It is estimate to cost approximately $47,000.
Mr.Hill stated that it would cost the city approximately another $5,000 to bring
the sewer to the proposed location of the facility.
Mr.Hill moved that the city obligate $55,000 for this project,to come from the
Municipal Building Fund,seconded by Mr.Jones.
Mr.Skaug stated that he was opposed to taking any action on allocating funds to
this project at this time.He stated that no plans and specifications'have been
presented and he wanted to know if staff has had an opportunity to review the
material that was presented by the Humane Society.
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that staff has reviewed a proposed drawing
of the facility and the information was received by the City Manager at the same
time it was presented to Council at today's afternoon session.
Mr.Skaug felt that a study session should be held to discuss the information
presented by the Humane Society or at least give the Councilmen time to study the
information.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Mr.Shinn moved that the motion be amended to earmark $55,000 in the Municipal
Building Fund,that the information go to staff for review including plans and
specifications,and then be presented to Council for final review and approval,
seconded by Mr.Jones.
Motion passed unanimously.
VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ACCEPTANCE OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE
A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which recommended that the city '
accept the 1%ton vehicle from the Department of Emergency Services so it can be
placed under equipment rental in 1980.
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Mr.Beeman stated that it is essentially the same as the vehicle loaned to the city
by the Department of Emergency Services in 1976 on a 5-year loan agreement.He
stated that at the end of that five year period the lease can be renewed or the
truck can be purchased.Mr.Beeman stated that the truck is not completely
outfitted at this t-ime because of a lack of funds.
Mr.Barney moved that the vechicle be accepted,seconded by Mr.Zeigler,and
passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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Mr.Ziegler requested that staff be directed to contact Ridge Construction and have
them repair their trenches cut across Peninsula Drive.
glo SNOW REMOVAL
Mr.Shinn stated that he would like to see snow removal in the residential areas
where school buses travel as a high priority item.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REVIEW OF MID-PENINSULA CITIZENS COMMITTEE -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,stated that an informational and organi
zational meeting was held on Thursday,December 6,on the Mid-Peninsula Rehabili
tation and Block Grant Project.He stated that the assistant to be hired for this
project will have to be bi-lingual as many of the people in this area do not speak
English.He stated that there was approximately 70 people in attendance as well as
Mr.Hill and Mr.Ziegler and Mr.John Eplar from the HUD Office in Seattle.
He stated that a meeting will be held with those people who have volunteered to
serve on the advisory committee to advise them of their duties and as an organi
zational meeting.A list of names will be presented to Council of those wishing to
serve on the committee and the Council will have to select the 12 people who are
proposed to make up the committee.He stated that the Council should give direc
tion to the committee at the first meeting in January as to priorities on houses to
be rehabilitated and limits on grants and loans which the city will offer.The
second meeting in January should see recommendations from the committee on housing
rehabilitation priorities and a goal of reviewing the first bunch of applications
which have been reviewed by the committee.These will be sent to Council for
approval for bidding by the second meeting in January.
Mr.Hill felt that a study session should be held by Council to review the program
before recommendations are given to the Advisory Committee.
A study session was set for Monday,January 7 at 8 p.m.to discuss the Community
Development Block Grant and housing rehabilitation.
NEW COUNCILMEN
Harvey Vernier,Norman Johnson,and Chuck Edwards were sworn in as the new Council-
men.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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