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Council Meeting -Regular Session August 11,1970
Council Chambers 8t:00 P.M.
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.Minutes of the July 28,1970 meeting
were approved as written upon a motion by Bob Hill.Second by Michael Boyle.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND $13,997.64
LIBRARY 949.32
PARK 1,519.73
STREET 3,740.18
URBAN ARTERIAL 5,456.52
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 714.33
WATER AND SEWER 8,151.16
SANITATION •8,528.71
Motion by Bill Moe that the regular bills be paid.Second by Michael Boyle.Motion
carried.
SPECIAL BILLS
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
Washington Trust Bank $81,672.01
Main Office
West 715 Sprague
Spokane,Washington
Estimate #1 for Pioneer Way,Phase II Project,Contract 70-02.Prime Contractor,
McAtee &Heathe,Inc.
Motion by Norman Johnson,to pay this special bill.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed.
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
Washington Trust Bank $510.00
Main Office
West 715 Sprague
Spokane,Washington
Estimate #1,Contract No.70-02;Contractor-McAtee &Heath,Inc.for LID #24,
Milwaukee Alley.
Moved by Michael Boyle to pay this special bill.Second by Bill Moe.Motion carried.
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
Lewis-Redford Engineers,Inc.127.56
Dorset Building
100 -116th Avenue S.E.
Bellevue,Washington 98004
Release retainer held in connection with Washington State Highway Department
overlay project -Holly Street to Alder Street,-Broadway.
Motion by Bob Hill,to pay this special bill.Second by Michael Boyle.Motion carried
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URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
Lewis-Redford Engineers,Inc.$ .316.48
Dorset Building
100 -116th Avenue S.E.
Bellevue,Washington 98004
Work performed June 1-30,1970 regarding Urban Arterial Board Project 8-3-162(1)
from its northern terminus at Alder Street to a point immediately south of Wheeler
Road =Pioneer Way Phase II.
Motion by Bill Moe that this special be allowed for payment.Second by Norman Johnson.
Motion carried.
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
WasMif^tofDSlateJIiighTCay1 Department $3,9 84.65
P.O.Box 98
Wenatchee,Washington 98801
Final payment regarding State Contract No.8490 on Pioneer Way,Phase I.
Motion by Dr.Lindell that this special bill be paid.Second by Bob Hill.Motion
carrried.
URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
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Washington State Highway Department $519.82
P.O.Box 98
Wenatchee,Washington 98801
Final payment regarding State Contract No.8490 on Stratford Road.
Motion by Michael Boyle to pay this special bill.Second by Bill Moe.Motion
carried.
WATER FUND
Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.$1,436.66
700 Plaza 600
Seattle,Washington 98101
Preliminary Engineering -Water/Sewer Facilities for period May 1 thru June 30,1970
in accordance with a contract dated March 27,1969.22
Motion by Michael Boyle to pay this special bill.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion
carried.
WATER FUND
Frank L.Zimmerman $3,365.71
2004 So.Belair Drive
Moses Lake,Washington
Estimate No.7 for Contract #69-07 dMllling of Well No.10,payment for work
accomplished during July,1970.
Motion by Bob Hill to pay this special bill.Second by Norman Johnson.Carried.
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EQUIPMENT FUND
Moses Lake Ford Sales,Inc.$10,895.85
323 S.Pioneer Way
Moses Lake,Washington
Payment for three (3)1970 Ford Custom 4-door sedans with Guardian Police Package.
Motion by Norman Johnson to pay this special bill.Second by Michael Boyle.
Motion carried.
Warrant No's 4820 through 4917 in the amount of $145,896.33 were approved for payment.
—1 SHARON AVENUE
A letter was read from the Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,stating ///7
that the Department has continued their evaluation of the Sharon Avenue problem
since it was last presented to the Council.He restated some of the known facts
as follows:
2!1.Sharon Avenue is a collector arterial street and not a residential access street.
JZ 2.Traffic counts show that on a daily basis traffic is not excessively heavy,
C£but only during certain hours on peak days,a large volume of traffic uses
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3.Sharon Avenue is a 39-foot wide street with no sidewalks,and parking is
allowed on both sides of the street.
4.Pedestrian and vehicular traffic have been and continue to share the street
right of way.
From an engineering standpoint,in his opinion,there are only two feasible
solutions:
1.Paving of Monroe Street in conjunction with installation of sidewalks on
Sharon Avenue.
2.Disallow parking on the north side of Sharon Avenue,creating two traffic
lanes with a painted center line.
He also pointed out that independent radar studies in unmarked cars shows
that the Police Department was effective in their patrol efforts arriving that
the average 85 percentile speed ranged between 25.0 to 27.0 miles per hour.
The Mayor noted there were a number of people in attendance interested in this
item on the agenda,and although this was not a public hearing,they would be
called upon to express their opinions after the Councilmen are given an opportunity
to discuss the matter.
Bob Hill -asked City Attorney,John Calbom,if bump strips were put on
Sharon Avenue to slow down the traffic what liability would the city have
regarding alignment on vehicles ?
Tohn Calbom -Could anticipate a certain amount of responsibility.The street
is for travel,and bump strips so constructed which would effect damage to a
—1 vehicle,the City would be liable - would be almost like leaving a construction
excavation unguarded,signing would not eliminate responsibility.
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Norman Tohnson - I am curious regarding paving Monroe Street.The Public
Works Director suggested paving,but no feasible way to pay for it.Would
the people be willing to pay for it?
Bob Hill -this does not break up the speed on Sharon Street.
Bill Moe -paving of Monroe would normally bleed off some of the traffic on
Sharon Avenue.
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Otto Skaug—I don't think the answer lies in one particular effort.It is a
combination of controls and improvements that will affect the ultimate.The
Public Works Director pointed out that all streets feed onto Sharon Avenue;
it is not a residential access street.
Bill Moe -restated the Public Works Director's solution,-and if we accept
it and still dont solve the problem -what do we do?
City Manager,Chet Waggener -If we have a large volume of people using an
arterial street,possibly more rigid police enforcement would be necessary.
It will require a great amount of time expenditure in the one particular area.j
Dr.Lindell -inquired if the 85%operating within the speed limit -was it
a high percentage?
City Manager -Speed limits are customarily set and assuming they are driving
the safe limit of the street,normally about 15%of the people will fall into the
category of violating the speed limit.Because of the fluctuation of the peak
periods,it is more noticeable.
Mayor Skaug called on people present that live in the area of Sharon.Avenue.
Wayne Rim pie -430 E.Sharon Avenue -stated that he presented his views and
opinions at an earlier meeting regarding Sharon Avenue and still feels the same.
If in some way we can work out a suitable agreement for the people on Sharon
Avenue that would be beneficial to both,we are all for it.
Pete Erickson -418 Sharon Avenue -agreed with Wayne Rimple,and also had to
agree that the heavy traffic is due to the High School -it is just like heaven up
there when school is not in session -it would be much better if we could relieve some *
of the traffic from coming down Sharon Avenue.They tried six years ago when
they extended it on to Pioneer Way.We need to pave Monroe and also need
sidewalks.Eliminating the parking on one side of the street is not really going
to solve the problem -if it helps he is willing to go along.The main problem
is the volume of traffic on a residential street.
Jim Harris -516 Sharon Avenue -inclined to agree with Wayne Rimple,that we
have a real problem,and is not looking forward to the opening session of school.
Stop signs would be a partial solution to the problem.
Mrs.Horst -522 Sharon Avenue -her children are a little older,but does agree
that during school time we do have a problem.Stop signs will probably eliminate
it some but will not solve it completely.After sports events,it is a real race \:
track.
Mr.Horst -also suggested there be a right turn only from the High School
parking lot and lead the traffic onto Pioneer Way.
Mrs.Tim Harris -it seems that we all agree Monroe paving and sidewalks could
take care of the matter,but to figure out some way to pay for it.In the mean
time have a temporary thing -possibly policing,to slow down the traffic.
Pete Erickson -we also get a lot of traffic from the LDS Softball games during
the Summer months.!"""!
Bob Hill - if sidewalks go in -they will be 5-foot widths resulting in 10 feet |)
out of the front yard,including the parking strip?Answer in the affirmative
by Otto Skaug.
Norman Tohnson -would it help -if we are not going to do anything immediately -
would stop signs help to relieve the congestion and slow down the traffic?
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Otto Skaug -If we concerted enforcement up there and citations issued and the
Juvenile officers be comprised of our situation,he could act accordingly,and
the effect of his handling the case -he could reduce the problem.Probably
if this done for a couple of weeks anyway.Of course,adults are also guilty of
tiolating the speed limit.
City Manager,Waggener -Traffic speed enforcement last Spring did not involve
a great number of citations -principally warnings,and no follow-up with the
Juvenile officer.If they are driving over 25 miles per hour,I suggest that
citations be issued.
Peter Erickson - I think this is good,but will not help for two weeks.Has
the City Council considered dropping the speed to 20 mph and making that
area a school zone?
Bob Hill -the sidewalk thing -if the group on Sharon wanted sidewalks -it
needs 60%-r?-it can be done by Spring.
Bill Moe - How many would have to petition for sidewalks?-Answer = 60%of
,the property owners.
r-Otto Skaug -There was a somewhat hesitancy on the part of the owners up there
&until now that the people have expressed a desire regarding a local improvement
££district,but on Monroe it would be a costly thing.
Bob Hill -Would like the suggestion be taken of establishing a school zone in
the area,and policing the area in the Fall,and then put in stop signs if that is not
effective.
Otto Skaug -The initial effort would be for a reduced school zone speed and
for a strict enforcement on the onset of school,and follow up on that might be
our first attempt to control this and whatever will expire will lead up to other
areas of solving it.
Merdlee Harris -If we decide on sidewalks,would it be possible to do without
the parking strip?
Otto Skaug -According to City Ordinance there is 10 feet now encumbered and
designated for public property.
Wayne Rimple -If sidewalks are to be developed,could it not be taken into
consideration because of the width of the street?
City Manager -Sharon Avenue is exactly the same width of residential streets
in other areas - a 39-ft.paved roadway.They are all the same with the.exception
of an older area in Knolls Vista,which was put in earlier.As far as loss to front
yards,it would be the same front yards as any residential area in Moses Lake.
A later ordinance did require sidewalks go in along with all street paving.
Wayne Rimple -suggested that the City Council come up with some solution,
and would go along as far as an LID is concerned -would like to see an LID
for the Sharon Avenue area.
Otto Skaug -This normally should be initiated by the people in the area
Gand make the effort by presenting the necessary documents.
Bill Moe -Questioned the benefits of the parking strips along sidewalks.
City Manager,Chet Waggener -Principally for safety and eliminating hedges
and.fences from being placed immediately up to the sidewalks.Also the parking
strip is the logical place for future underground utilities.
Otto Skaug -asked whether the Council wished to present any type of instructions.
Norman Jdhnson -the minor things that will help them -let's do it.Does
not see any objection to a couple of stop signs until the time something can
be done to Monroe.
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Michaels Boyle -The two solutions suggested by the Public Works Director
should be considered and perhaps making the area a school zone,but regarding;•
stop sitpns,feels it will only encourage acceleration of speed between blocks.
Otto Skaug -suggested a school zone be established in the area,and have rigid
speed control enforcement and follow up with intermittent and frequent policing
of the area for a first stop gap for this area.
Moved by Norman Johnson that the area be designated as a school zone for
Sharon Avenue from Skyline Drive to Pioneer Way.Second by Bob Hill.
Bill Moe -asked if this would be for the 12 months out of the year?
Otto Skaug -it is in effect in other areas the entire year.
The motion was voted on and carried unanimously.
Motion by Bob Hill to direct the City Manager to instruct the police to
rigidly control speed laws on Sharon Avenue and have them report back to
the City Council regarding citations,etc.Second by Norman Johnson.
City Manager Waggener asked Street Superintendent M.G.McLanahan regard
ing school zone signs.Mac mentioned the school zone signs go lup the first
day of school and come down the last day of school.Otherwise we have to go
to a regulatory sign.
Upon inquiry about stenciling "School Zone"on the pavement -Mac responded
that any stenciling on the pavement is not rightly enforceable.
City Manager Waggener,suggested what is apparently desired is a 20-mile per
hour speed zone.All agreed to this.Motion carried unanimously.
mackbe:ADDITION -FINAL APPROVAL
Af"A letter was read from tie Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,stating
,•that the Planning Commission,at their last regular session on July 30,1970,
gave preliminary and final approval to the Machie Addition Plat.The City
Engineering Department has certified that all utilities are installed,and have
certification that all requirements were met by the Platter's survey,and
recommended acceptance of the Plat by the City Council.
Motion by Norman Johnson to give final approval and accept the plat.Second
by Bob Hill.Motion carried.
LID Nos.24 and 25 -AUTHORIZATION TO SELL REVENUE WARRANTS
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A letter was read from the Finance Director,Charles Davenport,stating that
he has negotiated with the Statewide Retirement System for the purchase of the
Local Improvement District revenue warrants to cover the financing regarding
LID No.24 and LID nO.25.The rate of interest is to be 6.5%,and feels this
is to be a very favorable rate of interest and recommended the City Council
approve the sale of these revenue warrants to the Statewide Retirement System.
Motion by Bob Hill to authorize the purchase of the revenue warrants by the
Statewide Retirement System in accordance with the Finance Directors
recommendation.Second by Bill Moe.Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR BUS FRANCHISE -ALEXANDER W.REEVES
City Manager,Chet Waggener,stated that the first knowledge he had of the
bus line service is when he read it in the Columbia Basin Herald.He discussed
the new bus line with the Police Chief and City Attorney,and also got in touch
with the Washington State Utilities &Transportation Commission,and tried to
get in touch with Mr.Reeves.Failing to make any contact with Mr.Reeves
he sent him a letter informing him that he had no permission other than that
given by the Washington State Utilities &Transportation Commission,and
advised Mr.Reeves,should he wish to make additional .Stops in the City,he
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would need to make application to the City Council to secure a franchise
ordinance.
He attempted to contact Mr.Reeves again on Monday,and found that the
original address was not valid,and assuming that he did not receive the
letter,he met him at the Grant County Airport terminal building and discussed
it and explained to Mr.Reeves that he would have to make application for the
bus service in the City streets,and advised rim to come into the office and
that he would assist him in drafting a letter of application requesting a franchise,
which was done.
He further stated that he met with the City Attorney,John Calbom,who
drafted an ordinance for the Council's consideration.In the ordinance there
I are requirements for insurance, business license,number of stops,etc.
The rates and stops are all to be approved and designated by the City Council,
and also to reimburse the City for the cost of erecting bus zone signs and
markings,and that he make stops only at those approved.
He noted that Mr.Reeves indicated in the article in the Columbia Basin Herald,
that Mr.Waggener was making it difficult for Mr.Reeves to operate his bus
line,which indeed he did not.
John Calbom,City Attorney,explained the franchise is non-exclusive,and
the City does,and the Washington Utilities &Transportation Commission does not,
have jurisdiction within the City.The Council should make themselves aware,
before granting the franchise that the applicant has equipment to do the job and
can meet the requirements of the franchise ordinance.The franchise ordinance
is in a draft form rather than being final.There are some changesor modifications
that will probably be made.
He went on to state that any franchise under the State code cannot be passed
on the first reading and requires at least five days between the first introduction
and requires at lea«st five^affirmative .votes of the Council to pass the ordinance.
After adoption,the applicant has ten days to file with the City Clerk a written
acceptance of same,which at that time shall constitute a contract between the
,I City of Moses Lake and the bus line.
Bill Moe made a motion to accept the introduction of the ordinance at this
regular Council meeting of August 11,1970,and that a study session be
scheduled for August 18,1970 regarding this matter.Second by Norman Johnson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Hill made a motion to endorse the City Manager's letter addressed to
Mr.Reeves,and to limit Mr.Reeves to the route granted by the Washington
Utilities &Transportation Commission,that from the Grant County Airport
to the Greyhound Bus Depot and return,without stops in the city limits.
Second by Norman Johnson.Motion carried.
CHICAGO,MILWAUKEE/ST.PAUL &PACIFIC RAILROAD -REQUEST FOR RENEWAL
OF FRANCHISE AT ALDER STREET.
A letter was read from the Railroad noting that the franchise to operate across
Alder Street has expired.As the Railroad still uses the track constructed pur
suant to the franchise,they are desirous of renewing the franchise for another
25 years,and enclosed a prepared proposed ordinance and wish to be advised
the steps to be taken by the Railroad in order to secure its enactment.
The letter and ordinance were presented for Council consideration,although
not necessarily for approval of the first reading.•.v..r-.v.-.
Otto Skaug moved that this matter be taken up at the study session scheduled
for August 18.Second by Bob Hill.Motion carried.
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PIONEER WAY-PHASE II PROTECT AND WELL NO.10 -PROGRESS REPORT
$s Ron Baker,Assistant City Engineer,showed slides of these two projects.
Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,noted that he wanted the Council
to be aware of the fact that work on Pioneer Way-Phase II project is nine days
behind schedule,but after meeting with officials of McAtee &Heathe,the prime
contractor,he thinks the problem is resolved.He has been assured by the Con
tractor that by working longer hours and additional days,they will be back on
schedule in about three weeks .
Well No.10 is nearing completion with only some grouting to be done.The
total depth is 692 feet,and tested at 2250 gallons per minute after 31 hours
of flow test.The static head,before testing,was 36 feet and drew down to
107 feet.The chemical analysis proved to be good.The next phase will be I J
determining pump size and construction of a pump house.The cost of the well
is approximately $42,000.
Otto Skaug thanked the Engineering Department for the presentation and informative
data.
BUDGETING/ACCOUNTING/REPORTING SYSTEM
0 Charles Davenport,Finance Director,stated that the State Auditor's office
has prescribed an entire new accounting and budgeting system for cities
within the State of Washington,effective January 1,1971.It will completely
revise our old concept of budgeting.It will relate costs to the services being
provided to the citizens and there will be a great number of cross-overs from
Departmental structure as we have known it in the past.Many times members
of a particular department or division are called upon to perform a service
where it is related to a function that is not consistent with the direct
account of a particular division or department.
The State has established seven basic accounts and under each of these
basic accounts there are numerous sub-accounts and has further broken these *~*
basic accounts and sub-accounts into what they call elements of expenditures.
The new system establishes objectives and priorities and is future-oriented
in contrast to the city's present budget which is past-oriented.
In developing the new system it requires history,which we do not have to
start,but plan to work into itgradually with a line item budget and decide
how much we have been spending and how much we should spend.
However,it is a paper system and this information has to be available,
and eventually we are going to have to work into some type of machinery
to produce this data and have it available when we need it.00
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OAcompletetransitionisnotrequiredbynextyear,but we must make a _*
sincere attempt to lay the groundwork to work into the new system.-£»
Meeting adjourned.
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MAYOR -Otto 1&.Skaug
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