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COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session July 28,1970
Council Chambers 8 o'clock PM
Present were:Bob Hill,Bill Moe,Norman Johnson,Gordon,Ebbert,Otto Skaug,
Dr.Ernest Lindell,and Michael Boyle.
Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting to order.Mayor Skaug called for a motion to
approve the minutes of the July 14th meeting.Bob Hill noted that his request to place
Sharon Avenue on the Agenda for the first Council meeting in August was not entered
in the minutes.Motion by Bob Hill that Sharon Avenue be discussed at the first meet
ing in August.Second by Norman Johnson.Passed.Motion by Bill Moe;second by
Bob Hill to approve the minutes as corrected.Passed.
I—1 REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND $912.83
PARK 237.55
STREET 334.60
URBAN ARTERIAL 390.83
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 713.54
WATER &SEWER 1,713.54
SANITATION 22.05
Motion by Michael Boyle to pay the regular bills.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried.
NO SPECIAL BILLS
Warrant No's.4767 through 4819 in the amount of $3,377.52 were approved for payment.
ORDINANCE NO.612 -ESTABLISHING STREET GRADES ON SEVENTH AVENUE (2nd reading)
The Ordinance was read by title only.It establishes street grades on Seventh Avenue
from Division Street to Chestnut Street to insure minimum cover over the trunk line
being installed on the Pioneer Way,Phase II project.
Motion by Norman Johnson to adopt the ordinance.Second by Bill Moe.Passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.613 -ESTABLISHING STREET GRADES ON MARLO STREET (2nd reading)
The ordinance was read by title only.It establishes street grades on Mario Street
from Lee Street to West Broadway Avenue.It was established at the request of the
property owner,O.K.Rubber Welders,regarding placing of a sidewalk in conjunction
with the wew building they are erecting.
Motion by Bob Hill to adopt Ordinance No.613.Second by Bill Moe.Passed
unanimously.
PARK &RECREATION COMMISSION -RESIGNATION
A letter was read from Jack Villar submitting his resignation as a member
and chairman of the Park &Recreation Commission,due to ill health,and
wished to convey to the other members of the Board his sincere thanks for
their help and good will.
Mayor Skaug stated that recognition for Mr.Villar's services should be
appreciated,and Bob Hill made a motion that a letter of appreciation be
sent thanking him for his time and efforts as a member and chairman of the
Commission.Second by Bill Moe.Motion carried.
MUNICIPAL TRACT NO.4 -APPROVAL
A letter was read from City Manager Waggener stating that the Public Works
Director indicated in a memo that Municipal Tract #4 is now ready for sub
mission to the Council for their approval.The Planning Commission held a public
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hearing on March 26,1970 and gave their final approval on April 16,1970 and
recommended Council approval of the plat.Thhs tract is located on the
Peninsula;purchased from the County,and the locality of Well No.10.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert that Council approve the plat.Second by
Dr.Lindell.Motion carried unanimously.
LONGVIEW WATER SYSTEM-REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
A letter was read from Richard L.Weaver,Public Works Director,requesting
conditional approval to advertise for bids dependent upon the granting of a _«.
franchise by Grant County.]
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City Manager Waggener stated the County is holding a public hearing regarding
the franchise on August 10,1970 and the City proposes to advertise for bids
concurrently with the public hearing,but would not award bids until actually
receiving the franchise from the County.
Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,presented aerial photo plans of the
Longview Water System,showing the right of way lines;where the roads arej
where the lines will be laid and the existingutilities,denoting "W"for the water
lines and "G"for the gas lines.Walker &Associates did the aerial photo work,
and the Engineering Department gained at least six to eight weeks time compared
to an actual manual survey.
He further stated that the system will total approximately 10,140 feet of asbestos
pipe consisting of about 400 feet of 10",pipe;2800 feet of 8"pipe and approxi
mately 7000 feet of 6"pipe,all with cast iron fittings.Work on the"system
should start some time in September and allow 10 weeks for completion.
Motion by Michael Boyle to grant the request for conditional approval by
Council and authorize the bid opening upon the condition of receipt of
franchise from the County.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried.
MOBILE RESTAURANTS
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>5-Aletter was submitted bythe City Manager regarding the operation of\\mobile restaurants within theCity of Moses Lake without restrictions other
than purchase of a business license.He was specifically referring to the
Pheasant Run Mobile Catering Service operated by Ralph Melikan,for which
the Council approved a business license with the understanding that the
Council would review the operation after a period of several months.
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During the interim period of the mobile restaurant's license,the Association 00
of Washington Cities was contacted in regard to how other cities are handling S3
mobile restaurants.In response,the City was furnished with excerpts of 2
ordinances covering the subject from Seattle,Everett and Tacoma.These had j^
been distributed to the Councilmen to study and to use as quidelines for a ,4^
solution.
City Manager Waggener ;noted that the mobile restaurant has been a matter of
concern.The schools have submitted written complaints in connection with
their cafeterias and the litter problem.The business license issued,to this
food service allows him to operate without payment of any taxes which other
businesses are required to pay which makes for unfair competition with other
businesses.Mr.Melikan has asked,in relation with our own activities in
the City,to use the mobile food service at the swim meets.The parents that
work actively with the swim team,rely on the concessions they provide,to
help defray costs of keeping the swim team going.He noted that perhaps the
mobile restaurant service should be treated as a franchise and pay a relatively
higher fee,and the "stops"should be controlled by filing a route schedule.
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Bill Moe felt the city should have an ordinance regarding this,and define
exactly what he (Mr.Melikan)can or cannot do,and base the ordinance on
one of the other city's,perhaps similar to that of Tacoma .
Otto Skaug suggested a study session regarding this matter.Michael Boyle
agreed,but wondered if Mr.Melikan should be contacted and made aware of
what the Council's actions and intentions are.Otto Skaug questioned whether
this is necessary until a preliminary ordinance is drafted.
A study session was set for August 3,1970 at 8:00 P.M.at City Hall.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND ABATEMENT PLANNING FOR SEWAGE DRAINAGE BASINS
1—'A letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,stating that
correspondence has been received as of June 24,1970 from the Water Pollution
Control Commission,defining the responsibility for local governments to
prepare and adopt plans for alleviation of all sewage problems within the
drainage basin,and they further requested that a firm commitment for participa
tion by all interested entities should be completed and the Commission notified
by August 1, 1970.Further contact with the newly formed Water Pollution Control
21 Division ofthe Department of Ecology clarified our relationship regarding the
r-water and sewer study we currently have under contract,to the newly eslablished
^5 regulations,and that the new planning program will have no effect on our efforts
nS to obtain Federal and State grants for construction of facilities prior to July 1,1974.
We are,however,still required to choose a plan coordinating agency,and
suggested that the Council as a body,or the Mayor and City Manager pursue
this matter with the County Commissioners.Mr.Waggener further stated that
he discussed this with County Commissioner,Mode Snead,and was informed
that the County has appointed County Planner,Julian Agranoff,on an interim
basis,to serve as coordinator,just to clear the August 1,1970 date.
The "basin"referred to is defined on the State maps,and we are in Basin #41,
which includes Adams County,Ritzville,Moses Lake,Soap Lake,Ephrata and
Quincy.It will involve detail planning within the basin,and the agency will be
required to compute toward funding for it,and can anticipate that it will require
a substantial amount of money.The primary purpose of these plans set forth by the
State is to provide for the protection of the future quality of the waters of the State.
For the work we have done and currently under way,we can anticipate some deletion
and reduction in that amount;also the Comprehensive Sewer Study for Grant County
will be usable,but these are all details needed to be worked out.The planning
is to be based upon an inventory of existing facilities and is to include a capital
improvement program for extension or enlargement of existing facilities or construc
tion of new facilities as needed.Availability of grants in aid for facilities will
be limited to only those projects in conformance with a basin plan adopted by
the Commission.
This was presented to the City Council to acquaint them with the requirements
and to work with the County Commissioners to appoint a permanent agency.
Motion by Bob Hill to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the County
Commissioners on the program.Second by Norman Johnson.Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Bill Moe asked -what is the City's policy regarding punchboards ?Mayor
Skaug said the State does not permit them,and we have not instructed our
Police Chief to willfully ignore the State Law.At the present time there are
no punchboards in town.
Mayor,Otto M.ppoug
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