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Council Meeting -Regular Session May 26,1970
Council Chambers !8:00 P.M.
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 May 12,1970
meeting were approved as written upon a motion by Michael Boyle.Second by
Dr.Lindell.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND $10,535.78
LIBRARY 15,487.55
PARK &RE CREATION 755.51
STREET 1,105.31
URBAN ARTERIAL 420.63
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 586.76
WATER AND SEWER 1,036.56
SANITATION 3.39
Motion by Norman Johnson;second by Michael Boyle to pay the regular bills.Passed.
NO SPECIAL BILLS
Warrant No's.4405 through 4473 in the amount of $29,931.49 were approved
for payment.
PUBLIC HEARING -CHORNEY REQUEST -RELOCATE BUILDING WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Application had been made with the Building Division by Mr.&Mrs.Harry '
Chorney to relocate a portion of the Basin Motel building on their property
at 3200 West Lakeshore Drive.Permit to relocate the building requires
City Council approval and a public hearing prior to moving the building.
Mr.&Mrs.Chorney have applied to the Planning Commission to expand
their business in the R-3 Zone.The Planning Commission,prior to the
public hearing to date,has approved the expansion.The Building Division
has inspected the portions of the building to be moved,and the Chorneys
have agreed to meet all building and zoning requirements.
Mayor Skaug explained the procedure of a public hearing and opened the
hearing by asking for comments from those in attendance.There were none,
neither were any written protests filed,and the hearing was closed to the public.
The Chorneys presented their plans to the City Council along with pictures.
With the added building their motel will consist of 20 units in all,and washing
facilities.
Moved by Bob Hill that the public hearing be dosed.Second by Dr.Lindell.
Motion carried .
Motion by Norman Johnson that approval be given this request for
relocation of portions of the Basin Motel building to 3200 Lakeshore
Drive.Second by Bob Hill.Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ABANDONED VEHICLES (1st READING)
The ordinance was read bytitle only.The ordinance establishes the right JO^I
of the City of Moses Lake to declare abandoned vehicles a public nuisance
and providing for the impounding of said abandoned vehicles under the pro
visions of recent State of Washington legislation and adopts the State regu
lations by reference.
It was explained that the principle reason of the ordinance is to take care of
the obvious hulks that are around the community.The City has a problem with
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junkers and stripped car bodies that are setting around.The ordinance will
give the City a tool for authority to proceed,and in accordance with State Law.
City Manager Waggener stated that some service groups are interested in under
taking the disposal of these types of vehicles.Somehow that is going to have
to be financed.Perhaps this is a separate issue from the ordinance,some
means of financing will have to be worked out,and possibly the City will have
to provide in the budget for this purpose.
Moved by Gordon Ebbert to accept the first reading of thi s ordinance.Second
by Bill Moe.Motion passed unanimously.
RESTRICTION OR BANNING OF NON-RETURNABLE BOTTLES OR CANS
A letter was read from Harold J.Moberg and Jody Morgan,Moses Lake High
School Seniors and approved by Dennis Wannamaker,Supervisor,teaching
Contemporary World Problems,asking to discuss an amendement proposal
concerning a tax on no-deposit no-return bottles.
Harold Moberg spoke to the Council and suggested the City levy a 5 cent
tax on all no-deposit/no-return bottles and cans;1 cent to go to the store,
because after talking to store owners,they lose from 1 cent to 3 cents on
every one-way bottle sold,and 4 cents to the City to go into a fund to clean
upon one-way containers in the streets and within the City.This may be
a little steep,but it seems people have to be forced into cleaning up their
environment.
Jody Morgan,stated that in California it costs 30 cents to pick up 20-cent
bottles or cans.This is something we could do as individual citizens to help
clean up the environment.Jody is area Chairman for the Environmental Quality
Council of the State group in Bellingham,that plan to introduce legislation
banning the sale of no-deposit/no-return soft drink and malt beverage contain
ers,and requiring a five cent deposit on each container.They need help and
money to print petitions -2000 signatures are needed before June,but would
like to see this on the City basis in case this initiative does not pass.It is
cheaper for a manufacturer to manufacture new bottles than to sterilize old ones
and have them refilled.
Bob Hill asked if this is something the City could legally place a tax on?
JohiCalbom,City Attorney,stated the City cannot enact a tax without
an Act of the State Legislature making it applicable to certain class cities.
Gordon Ebbert felt these young people should be backed in their venture,
so possibly they should start at the top and work down,and made a motion
that a letter of endorsement and recommendation be given these young people
in the area of environmental solutions to the problem of no-deposit/no-return
containers.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO SELL FIREWORKS -EAGLES LODGE #2622
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A letter was read from the Columbia Basin Aearie No.2622 Fraternal Order
^v of Eagles signed by H. R. Beachamp, Chairman,Board cf Trustees,requesting
permission to sell fireworks from a stand located at Pioneer Way and Fifth
Avenue in the Jack's Bargain Barn Shopping Center.The proceeds to go to
"Sing-Out-Moses Lake,"Youth Baseball and other youth activities.
A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Moses Lake Fire Chief,recommending
the permit be denied because it constitutes a fire hazard,since there is an
abundance of cheat grass this year.He made no objection to the proposed
location of the stand.He further stated that a study of the fire alarms in
Moses Lake in the past 10 years indicates fireworks are a definite cause of
13 fires in 1960 through 1969.He noted that the Council allowed the Lions
Club to operate two stands,but feels if the Fire Department is to maintain
control of the grass fire problem,theCity ordinances should be enforced in
this matter.
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Gordon Ebbert asked -is there any fire hazard regarding the stand itself?
Mr.Beachamp responded -that the fireworks have been approved by the State
Fire Marshal's office and are the same type fireworks as proposed to be sold
by the Lions Club and the same type stand as being used by the Lions Club.
Gordon Ebbert asked Russ Beeman -would the location of the stand make any
difference to the Fire Department?
Russ Beeman -No.
Bill Moe - I think the location has a lot to do with it.
Bob Hill - I think that the Eagles'is a lot safer place than the Lions location.
Bill Moe -that very well could be,but the Lions group thought they could never
get a location like t hat.
Bill Moe asked Mr.Beachamp if they would consider a different location,
if the Council objected.Answer by Beachamp -no objection.
Bill Moe also asked if some of this money would be used to help pay for a
fireworks display.
Mr.Beachamp stated this had not been brought up in connection with the sale
of the fireworks request by the lodge,but would be sure there would be no
objection by the lodge if it was suggested,and he would be willing to set up
a percentage of the sale for this.
Mike Boyle stated he might sound repetitious,and no matter how much good
the means to the end,but the thing that concerns him is the safety of a child.
Neither the Lions or the Eagles have control of these fireworks how they
are going to be set off -whether by adult supervision or not.Eventually we
are going to get burned.Still feels that we are giving approval to something
no civic or service organization has control over once their product leaves
the stand.
Dr.Lindell stated he would like to go on record agreeing 100%with Mike Boyle.
Bob Hill,also stated he goes along with Mike Boyle,but since we have
given approval to one,do we refuse another?
Bill Moe asked Mr.Beachamp - I just wonder why,as long as the Lions group
has been involved in this,and have been for several years,why the Eagles
decided on this project —not telling you what projects to adopt or reject.
Mr.Beachamp -the State office is using this method for raising money for
youth programs this year.Locally they are giving 25%for "Sing-Out-Moses
Lake"and 25%for State Youth Eagles programs or other local worthwhile pro
grams pertaining to youth that they might be called upon to contribute to.In
,fact we were awaiting our papers when we found out the Lions club had made
application for two stands and had received approval.We felt that Moses Lake
would be able to support another location for the sale of fireworks.
Gordon Ebbert asked how much time is required to apply for the State Fire
Marshal License.Russ Beeman thought there is no dead-line.Gordon Ebbert
wondered how many applications the Council will receive before July 4th -
v this could go on and on.
Bill Moe -stated that if we grant this permit this will split the Lions Club
regarding the fireworks display.The Lions Club will take a different view
-they will probably go into other areas.
Mike Boyle commented that he definitely approved of the public fireworks
display,and feels that the businessmen will be more than glad to contribute for
this purpose.
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Bill Moe - I think the location of the stand should make a difference in the
City Council's decision.Chief Beeman commented -there was no objection
to the location -regarding the Fire Zone -the objection is to the sale of fire
works,,because of the fire hazard they constitute.
Dr.Lindell - I voted against the sale of fireworks for the last three years and
if you grant it to one,I don't see how you can possibly turn down another group,
and if you grant this one you will find more requests for the same.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert that permission be granted the Eagles Lodge to sell
fireworks at Jack's Bargain Barn parking lot,at Fifth Avenue and Pioneer Way.
Those voting in favor of the motion:Ebbert,Johnson,Skaug
Those voting against the motion:Hill,Moe,Lindell,Boyle.
Request denied.
PIONEER WAY -INFORMATION ON SCHEDULED BID OPENING
lofl A letter was read from Richard L.Weaver,Public Works Director,stating
the City has advertised for bids on the Pioneer Way Phase II Project with
bid opening at 2:00 P.M.on May 29,1970.The City Manager has signed the
construction agreement with the State and it is being processed by them with
all signatures expected by May 28,1970.Plans and Specifications have been
sent out to five prime contractors,and hope to have the City Council award the
contract on June 9,1970.
LARSON SEWAGE PLANT -CORRESPONDENCE FROM POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
]r\°A letter from the State Water Pollution Control Commission regarding the Larson
Sewage Plant,was summarized for the Council by the Public Works Director,
Richard L.Weaver.He explained when the City bought the project they knew there
would be problems with it,and the Commission is now informing the City that
work must be done on the sewage lagoon to bring it up to new control standards.
This work involves only the lagoon,not the primary plant,with the cost to be
about $50,000.A schedule had been set previously by the Commission for the
completion of this work,and has been revised in order to allow the City two-
budget years to provide for it.Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Engineering
Consultants for the City,are evaluating the requirements stipulated,and re
commendations will be made to the Council.
The Public Works Director sent a reply to the Commission informing them
that their proposed schedule for a two-cell lagoon system,new pipe plans
and sloping for better seepage at the Larson Sewage Plant,is being presented
to the Moses Lake City Council at this-regular meeting.He commented that
if the Council wished to suggest changes in the schedule they should do so
immediately,as the next communication from the Pollution Commission will be
a Directive Order and the City will have to comply with it,and at that time,
he will again request Council approval.
Motion by Mike Boyle to approve the revised schedule.Second by Dr.Lindell.
Passed unanimously.
RESIGNATION FROM PARK &RECREATION COMMISSION -Mary Swenson
q1 I Aletter of resignation had been submitted by Mary Swenson,stating that her
resignation from the Park &Recreation.Commission is due to moving from
Moses Lake.Motion by Bob Hill to accept the resignation and a letter of
gratitude be sent expressing appreciation for the work she contributed to the
Commission.Second by Norman Johnson.Passed unanimously.
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RESIGNATION FROM INTER-RACIAL COMMISSION -Ted Walters
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Ted Walters submlitted a letter of resignation as a member of the Inter-Racial
Commission.As a newly appointed member of the Planning Commission,he
finds he is unable to devote the proper time to both Commissions.
Motion by Otto Skaug to accept the resignation.Second by Bob Hill.Passed.
Meeting adjourned.
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&Mayor,Otto M-;Skaug
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