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COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session Eebruary 24,1970
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 February 10,1970 were approved as written upon a motion by Michael Boyle;
second by Dr.Lindell.Passed.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND $6,057.14
LIBRARY 799.29
PARK &RECREATION 2,670.42
STREET 2,741.25
URBAN ARTERIAL !1,819.07
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,348 .48
FIREMENS'PENSION 6,519.63
WATER &SEWER 7,521.21
SANITATION 15.73
Motion by Bob Hill to pay the regular bills.Second by Norman Johnson,Carried.
There were no Special Bills.
Warrant No's.3951 through 4023 in the amount of $35,492.22 were approved
for payment.
ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE TO GRANT COUNTY PUD #2
City Manager Waggener stated that the franchise ordinance has been reviewed °
by the City Attorney and representatives of the Grant County Public Utility
District No.2 .Statutes of the State of Washington stipulate that a franchise
may not be granted on the date of it's first reading.The proposed ordinance
is presented to the City Council for the first reading and their consideration.
He further explained that the PUD has been operating under an old Washington
Water Power Company franchise and not operating under the PUD itself.
He also noted that Section 9 on page 3 and 4 of the ordinance,regarding the
hold harmless clause might require somerodification and should be discussed
and reviewed with the City Attorney.He suggested the City Council either
approve the first reading with the understanding that there may be changes as
it comes up for the second reading,or delay the first reading.
Mayor Skaug suggested it might be well for the City Council to delay the first
reading until Section 9 has been reviewed and have the ordinance appear on
the agenda for the next council meeting.The City Council agreed.
REQUEST BY O.K.RUBBER WELDERS TO IMPROVE NONCONFORMING BUSINESS
A letter was read from the O.K.Rubber Welders addressed to the Planning
Commission requesting permission to improve their business located at
1706 W.Broadway.They wish to construct a new office and tire service
building.The majority of the service and tire repair work will be carried
.on within the new building.There will be no outside storage of new or
used materials.The existing building will be placed on the rear of the
property and to be used for storage.
A letter was read from City Manager Waggener,stating that the request
is in accordance with Section 3.24.270.90 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
which provides upgrading of existing nonconforming buildings or structures
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by replacement,rebuilding or addition thereto.The Cfiy Council may after
public hearing before the Planning Commission,issue a permit.As a condi
tion,the City Council shall require plans and specifications be submitted
and a bond be posted in an amount set by theCity Council to assure compliance
with the plans and specifications so filed.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 12,1970
and then continued it until February 19,1970 and recommended to the City
Council that a permit be granted to O.K.Rubber Welders with the provision
that the site be generally leveled and cleaned;all tires,wheels,etc.,be
placed within buildings with all outside storage terminated from the site and
from adjacent property.They further suggested that a performance bond or
certified check in the amount of $2,000 be posted to assure compliance by
January 1,19 71.
A letter was read from Otto Jensen,Fire Chief,recommending that in
accordance with the Building Code and due to the nature of the contents
and the buffing and recapping of tires which is conducted in the existing
building,that a provision be made whereby an automatic fire extinguishing
system be installed in the existing building as well as in the new building.
Dick Jones,President of O.K.Rubber Welders,Inc.,stated that the new
building will be 40 feet wide and 140 feet long,and that the cost of the
project would be approximately $100,000.They plan to install a sprinkler
system in the existing building because perhaps in a few years they may
not be in the tire recapping business,although it is to their advantage to
install the sprinkler system in the new building whether or not it is required.
The plans and specifications were submitted to the City Council and
Mr..Jones agreed to post bond to assure compliance.
Gordon Ebbert moved to approve the request of the Planning Commission
and give O.K.Rubber Welders authority to go ahead with the project
subject to approval of the plans and performance bond be posted.Second
by Michael Boyle.Carried.I
REQUEST BY HOCHSTATTER'S ELECTRIC TO IMPROVE NONCONFORMING BUSINESS
jQOi a letter was read from Harold Hochstatter,partner in Hochstatter's Electric,
requesting approval of plans and specifications for construction of a new
40'x 60'metal building to be erected northwest of their present building
at 547 South Interlake Road.
The request is in accordance with Section 3.24.270.90 of the Moses Lake
Municipal Code regarding upgrading of nonconforming buildings or structures
or replacement of same.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding this request
on February 12,1970 and continued their meeting to February 19,1970 and
recomnuended to the City Council issuance of a building permit to
Hochstatter's Electric in accordance with plans submitted,and with further
provisions that the grounds be cleaned up and all outside storage terminated;
that the lean-to on the existing building be removed and that the existing
building be painted.They further stipulated that a $2,000 performance bond /—\
or certified check be posted to assure compliance by March 1,1971.|
Harold Hochstatter was present and presented the plans and specifications.'•—
He stated that platting is required and will be brought up before the Planning
Commission for platting.At that time elevations will be required which he
is prepared to submit for platting.
Bob Hill moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
grant the building permit,.,subject to approval of the plans and posting of
performance bond to assure compliance with the plans and specifications so
filed.Second by Norman Johnson.Carried.•*
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RELEASE OF BOND -ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH (FORMER MORNING SUN DAIRY BLDG.)
Aletter was read from City Manager, Chester L.Waggener,stating that the //*<&
conditions stipulated in the bond posted by the El Sendero De La Cruz Church
(Assembly of God Church)have been completed and requested authorization
from the City Council for release of the bond.The City Council concurred
with-the City Manager regretting the fact that pictures were not taken before
the church was turned from an eyesore to an asset to the neighborhood.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert that authorization be granted for release of the bond.
Second by=Bill Moe.Passed unanimously.
LONGVIEW TRACTS PROPOSED WATER SYSTEM
Mayor Skaug mentioned that Jack Black presented the City Council with a
petition containing 97 signatures in favor of city water for the Longview Tracts
area.After a complete study of the names submitted,the item will be placed
on the agenda at the next council meeting.
PHEASANT RUN MOBILE CATERING SERVICE -COMPLAINT PRESENTED BY SCHOOL DIST.
Mayor Skaug called on Don Gibbs,Superintendent of Moses Lake Schools,who
had asked to be heard regarding the mobile food catering truck operated by
Ralph Melikan.Mr.Gibbs mentioned that the catering service has complied
and moved from Third Avenue to the side street on Dogwood Street and no
longer there during the noon hour at Frontier Junior High School.The parking
of his food catering truck on Third Avenue created a traffic hazard,but the
problem now is that he has moved from Frontier Junior High School to the
High School and is parking on Sharon Avenue and creates a most disturbing
situation and traffic problem,much more than at Frontier Junior High.At
the present time the School District would like to make it known to the members
of the City Council tha t the school takes exception to this mobile food service
for the following reasons:
1.The driver parks the vehicle on the busiest andmost congested street in
the neighborhood of the school.
2.The ambivalence of his schedule is frustrating and some students may
count on him to be at Frontier and that's the day he decides to go to the
high school.
3.The hot lunch count is noticeably reduced on the days this sidewalk
s service is available.
4.The refuse is pathetic and deplorable after this vehicle leaves the area.
5.The rule "no food or drinks on the school bus"is violated more often
when this vehicle is at any school.
He further stated that if the City Council continues the permit for this service
it would be appreciated by the School District that any school grounds not be
included in said permit.
After some discussion regarding the decision made by the Council at their
previous meeting to allow the catering service to operate for approximately
three months,Gordon Ebbert made a motion to contact Mr.Melikcan and have
a special meeting and possibly place more stringent restrictions regarding the
mobile food service.Second by Dr.Lindell.Carried.
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APPOINTMENT TO INTER-RACIAL COMMISSION
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o\0°Confirmation was requested of the appointment of Tom Nesby to the
Inter-Racial Commission,filling the unexpired term of Ed Ebel,which
term expires June 1,1970.Motion by Otto Skaug to confirm the appoint
ment.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried - 4 =in favor;3 =against
Meeting adjourned.
Mayor,Otto M.Skaug
ATTEST:
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