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1970 01 27U COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session January 27,1970 Council Chambers 8 o'clock PM Present were:Bob Hill,Bill Moe,Norman Johnson,Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug, Dr.Lindell and Michael Boyle. Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting to order.Minutes of the previous meeting of January 13,1970 were approved as written upon a motion by Bob Hill;second by Michael Boyle.Carried. REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID 1434 GENERAL FUND $10,779.98 LIBRARY 307.46 PARK &RECREATION 288.86 STREET 322.93 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 931.08 WATER AND SEWER 1,040.12 SANITATION 21.95 URBAN ARTERIAL 3 ,118.45 Motion by Dr.Lindell;second by Norman Johnson,that the regular bills be paid. Carried. SPECIAL BILLS URBAN ARTERIAL FUND Department of Highway $1,976.80 Treasury Account Post Office Box 98 Wenatchee,Washington 98801 Payment on Contract No.8490 regarding Stratfor Road improvement. Moved by Dr.Lindell to pay this special bill.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed. URBAN ARTERIAL FUND Department of Highway $64,951.57 Treasury Account Post Office Box -98 Wenatchee,Washington 98801 Payment under Contract No.8490 regarding Phase I Pioneer Way improvements. Moved by Bob Hill to pay this special bill.Second by Norman Johnson.Carried. Warrant No's.3795 through 3878 in the amount $83,739.20 approved for payment. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - SEWER LINE ALONG PIONEER WAY. Aletter was read from the Assistant City Engineer,Ron Baker,stating the //^& City had called for and opened bids on this project January 22, 1970, and four bids were received with Clark F.Cass submitting a low bid of $3,282.35 which was $1,672.05 below the Engineering estimate,and recommended that the bid of Clark F.Cass be accepted. Motion by Gordon Ebbert that the bid of Clark F.Cass be accepted.Second by Norman Johnson.Carried. January 27,1970 PIONEER WAY -WHEELER ROAD INTERSECTION 1 City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,briefly reviewed the three poposals of the 5-Corner Intersection and noted that the City Council approved a plan on May 13,1969,and since then have considered two other proposals as previously described and presented at the regular Council Meeting on January 13,1970.The plan proposing a wide left curve of Wheeler Road into Pioneer Way would per haps warrant consideration since it would make for a better intersection,regard less whether the shopping center materialized or not.He noted the transcript submitted of a telephone conversation with Tom Dunstan as of January 27,1970/ stating a letter was in the mail from the Humble Oil Company to the City of Moses Lake confirming their intentions to travel to Kansas for the developers of the shopping center behind their station to enlist the cooperation of the lessor to go along with the proposed street change at Wheeler and Pioneer Way. n The proposal made to the City Council is basically to authorize the wide left curve of Wheeler Road creating a "T "intersection with Pioneer Way and continuing Fifth Avenue across Pioneer Way,thus eliminating a five corner intersection, and as an alternate,the 5-Corner intersection as it exists,but modified slightly and with more sophisticated lighting. Bob Hill asked what is the difference in cost in the two proposals?He was informed that if the City would have to buy right of way property,there would be a big difference.The actual construction cost for the wide sweeping curve of Wheeler Road would be about $7,000;lighting for the 5-Corner intersection - about $20,000 plus,or $8,000 to $9 ,000 on the lights on either proposal. These were only rough estimates. Bill Moe stated,in view of the fact that nobody can say that 5-Corners is a traffic hazard,-made a motion to acb pt the original plan as it exists with light ing and island modifications as discussed.Second by Norman Johnson. John Lewis,Attorney,was present,and spoke in behalf of most of the business men and property owners in the area,and suggested putting in the alternate because the property owners thought,if it could be done,it would be a superior intersection and felt the wide sweeping curve of Wheeler Road is the better intersection. City Manager,Waggener,stated that the two proposal set-up would be far better and if Tom Dunstan is not able to put his package together,nothing is lost,and the City can decide to go ahead on either one without losing time. The Council voted on Bill Moe's motion for the existing 5-Corner intersection only,with the modifications.In favor =3,Against =4.The motion was lost. Bob Hill made a motion to make the wide sweeping curve of Wheeler Road a first proposal choice and the existing 5-Corner intersection with modifications, as a second alternate.Second by Dr.Lindell.Opposed by Moe and Johnson. Motion carried. City Manager,Waggener,mentioned that perhaps the curved area from Third Avenue on through should be discussed. Ron Baker stated that agreeable terms were reached with all the businesses along the route and also with Mr.Boyle of Boyle Chevrolet who questioned the area regarding access to his firm's service entrance. The parking as originally proposed for Boyle Chevrolet would be eliminated to provide access to the garage service entrance.Preliminary plans were drawn by the Engineering Department which are agreeable to Boyle Chevrolet and to Fred Mattson,as property owner.The right of way made available by elimination of both diagonal off-street parking and on-street parallel parking would allow random parkingby Boyle Chevrolet,utilization of that right of way for his business purposes and providing improved access to his firm's service entrance. January 27,1970 1436 The area in front of the Chamber Building and on around Fifth Avenue is no problem, according to Ron Baker, extending the sidewalk behind the existing property line would provide parking.Right of way is available from City and the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Lindell expressed concern that if we are to allow use cf the public right of way by Boyle Chevrolet,then that area would serve only their business and no ther function. Motion by Norman Johnson that the parking plan outlined and submitted by the Engineering Department be adopted.Second by Gordon Ebbert. Dr.Lindell asked if Boyle Chevrolet would be agreeable to maintain the black top on the public right of way behind'the sidewalk line and in front of their business? John R.Lewis,representing Mr.Mattson stated he is sure Mr.Mattson would be agreeable and sign an agreement to this effect. The motion passed with Dr.Lindell opposing. LONGVIEW TRACTS WATER SYSTEM Aletter was read from Jack Black stating the people in the Longview area //£& were asked to sign a petition either for the proposal submitted by the City of Moses Lake or the Longview Water,Inc.proposal,and noted that 94 lots and 6 tax parcels out of approximately 150 lots and 23 tax parcels signed for the Moses Lake proposal,and 11 lots and 1 tax parcel signed for the Longview Water,Inc.proposal. Gordon Ebbert felt the City should not be put in a position of going into competition with a private company providing water. There was discussion as to what percentage or number of people would be required before the City would consider furnishing water into the area. Some felt 60%of the residents and others thouhgt at least 100 people signing in favor would be necessary. Norman Vehrs,President of the Longview Water,Inc.,was present and proceeded to explain what he .plans to do with the existing water system recently purchased. Mayor Skaug called for dismissal of this item until more information is aval lable. Jack Black asked what does the City require before considering providing water service into the area? City Manager,Waggener,stated the City of Moses Lake should have a binding agreement running with the land. Mayor Skaug moved to instruct the City attorney to draw up a proper legal document to be presented to the people in the Longview Tracts area.Second by Bob Hill.Passed. RESOLUTION NO.503 -PROCEDURE FOR FUND TRANSFERS „„/£>/£ The resolution was read by title only - A Resolution Adopting Section 17, Chapter 95 -1969 Washington 1st Extraordinary Session Laws. A letter was read from Charles Davenport,Finance Director,stating the 1969 Session Laws updated the method by which budget transfers can be made, and recommended the City adopt a regulation so that it complies with the State Statutes.He further explained the legislation broadened the authority administratively whereby we could adjust within the different budget funds as the need cam about for any particular item. Moved by Gordon Ebbert to adopt the resolution.Second by Dr.Linde 11.Passed. 1437January27,1970 AMBULANCE -SERVICE CHARGE FOR CITY VEHICLE A letter was read from Otto Jensen,Moses Lake Fire Chief,recommending /A-5 7 a $.50 a mile be established to Samaritan Hospital whenever the City ambulance is used in place of the hospital's ambulance.The Hospital was asked to parti cipate in the acquisition of the new City ambulance,because of the necessity of using it as a back-up whenever the hospital's ambulance was not available. The Commissioners decided they could not comply with our request,but indicated they would consider a charge for the use of the City ambulance. Moved by Gordon Ebbert,second by Norman Johnson,that the City Council concur with this agreement.Motion carried. J URBAN ARTERIAL PROTECTS A letter was read from the City Manager,stating the City has received approval /OH from the Urban Arterial Board for Locust Lane,Wheeler Road,Alder Street and Fifth Avenue.Consideration of Third Avenue was deferred by the Board until the next quarterly allocation meeting in April of 1970.We have also been requested by the Board to furnish additional information for Third Avenue showing that the proposal will relieve congestion and improve traffic flows sufficiently to justify funding.Wheeler Road project has authorized allocation to proceed with pre liminary engineering.Scheduling provides for construction of Locust Lane in 1970 and all other projects to follow in 1971. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION -NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY i&tfD GSA has notified the City of a parcel of unimproved land containing approximately 2.89 acres located in Moses Lake in the Bureau Maintenance and Operation area which has been determined to be surplus government property and available for disposal. A nearby government entity can acquirer it for public health and educational pur poses and are offered it free if used for this purpose. Council members noted it was zoned R-3.The Council deferred action and Mayor Skaug suggested this should be referred to the Planning Commission for their information. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION. Mayor Skaug asked the City Council to confirm the reappointment of Cyd Combs and Marvin Whitney to the Planning Commission,with 6-year terms expiring December 31,1975.Motion by Bob Hill for confirmation.Second by Bill Moe. Carried. Meeting adjourned.^? ^^w*a Mayor,OttoflM.Skaug ATTEST: