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Council Meeting -Regular Session
Council Chambers
August 25,1970
8:00 P.M.
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Present were:Bob Hill,Norman Johnson,Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Dr.Ernest Lindell,
and Michael Boyle.Bill Moe was not present.
Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting to order.Minutes of the August 11th,1970
meeting were approved as written upon a motion by Norman Johnson,Second by
Bob Hill.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS
GENERAL FUND
LIBRARY
PARK
STREET
URBAN ARTERIAL
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
L.I.D.NO.24
WATER AND SEWER
SANITATION
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
2,035.48
171
530
537
177
233
1
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71
13
33
63
96
147.27
8.00
Motion by Dr.Lindell that the regular bills be paid.Second by Bob Hill,potion carried.
SPECIAL BILLS
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$3,224.71
WATER FUND
Sevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.
700-Plaza 600
Seattle,Washington
For period July 1 through July 31,1970 for professional services rendered in accordance
with a contract dated March 27,1969 for Water &Sewer Facilities-Preliminary Engineering
Motion by Michael Boyle that this special bill be allowed for payment.Second by
Dr.Lindell.Motion carried.
Warrant No's.4918 through 4975 in the amount of $11,067.22 were approved for payment.
REQUEST FOR BUS FRANCHISE -A.W.REEVES
A letter was read from Alexander W.Reeves,dba Basin Transportation,that
he would like to withdraw his application for franchise to operate a bus line
in the City of Moses Lake.At the present time he is not prepared to assume
this operation or accept the franchise.He also thanked the governing body
of Moses Lake for their cooperation and help.
ORDINANCE =AMENDING ZONING FROM R-2 TO R-3
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The Planning Commission,on their regular meeting of August 13,1970,conducted
a public hearing on the reques t for rezoning of the area facing Division
Street from the East side and lying between Hill Street and Eleventh Avenue.
Following the Public Hearing they have recommended to the City Council that
the area be rezoned from R-2 to R-3.An ordinance was presented for the
Council's consideration to affect the change of zoning,and read by title only.
Motion by Bob Hill to accept the first reading of the ordinance and set
September 8th,1970 as the date for required public hearing and second
reading of the oreinance.Second by Norman Johnson.Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT -511 So.Division Street (Carlton G.Mow)
Carlton G.Mow presented a request to the Planning Commission at their
regular meeting of August 13,1970,to allow a professional office at
511 So.Division Street.The office is intended to house either an attorney
or an accountant.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that the special permit be granted.City Manager,Chet Waggener,suggested
that a plot plan showing utilization of the property,including offstreet parking,
be submitted by Mr.Mow.
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Motion by Norman Johnson to accept the plot plan and grant the request for
a special permit for professional offices at 511 So.Division Street.
Second by Bob Hill.Motion carried.
FRANCHISE ACCEPTANCE -LONGVIEW TRACTS WATER SYSTEM
The City of Moses Lake made application to the Grant County Commissioners
for a franchise to construct,operate and maintain water mains and appurtenances
on certain County highways within Grant County,for the purpose of providing
water service to the Longview Tracts area.The County Commissioners,after
holding a public hearing,granted the "Order Granting Franchise and Franchise".
Motion by Michael Boyle to note receipt of the Order and Franchise and to
accept same.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE SAFETY POLICY
~jS A letter was read from the City Manager,stating that he had previously
appointed a Safety Committee for the City of Moses Lake comprised of one
member from the Public Works,Finance,Fire,Police and Park Departments.
One of the early charges given the Safety Committee was to draft a proposed
Safety Policy for the City of Moses Lake.The accompanying policy has been
drafted and approved by the Safety Committee and requested approval of the
policy by the City Council so that it has official endorsement by the
legislative body.
It is intended to apply to all city employees and all working conditions for
safety purposes to prevent time loss due to accidents on the job and also
for insurance purposes.If approved,every city employee will receive a copy
of this policy.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert,and seconded by Norman Johnson that the policy
be accepted and approved by the City Council.Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
A letter was read from Police Chief Wm.E.Bjork,stating that two
members of the Moses Lake Police Department have completed law
enforcement training sessions recently at Olympic College.Patrolman
Delmer L.Kramer completed 40 hours of instruction in advanced law
enforcement on June 12,1970,and Sergeant Dale Inks completed 40 hours
of irs truction in advanced law enforcement on June 26,1970.Both officers
have graduated with honors and have received college credits for their
training.
Mayor Skaug presented the officers with their respective diplomas,
and complimented them for their efforts which are not only beneficial
to them,but also to the public.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS -MEETINGS ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO
AMEND DISTRIBUTION OF GASOLINE TAXES.
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y I A memo from the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Highways had been
submitted for the Council's information regarding meetings scheduled for
more information on the proposed legislation to amend distribution of
gasoline taxes.Drafting of the bill and proposed legislation that came
out of studies conducted by Allinson,Inc,and Price Waterhouse &
Company will be discussed at these meetings.The session scheduled
for Grant County officials is September 12 in East Wenatchee.All Council-
men were urged to attend this meeting.
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ACCEPTANCE OF AUXILIARY GENERATOR -BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
A letter was read from Duane W.Leitzke,President of the Volunteer Fire /()J/(s
Department,stating that the members of the Department recognized the need
for a larger auxiliary generator,one capable of supplying ample wattage for
extra light and for operating electrical clean-up equipment.The generator
was purchased from proceeds of the annual Firemens'Ball.They would like
to officially turn over this equipment to the City of Moses Lake.
Fire Chief,RussBeeman,commented that the auxiliary generator will be
quite an asset to the department and the City.They had some problems
in the past operating during the night time at fires,and with this piece of
\I equipment they will be able to light up the whole area and be able to run
more power equipment off of it and in turn use the portable generator inside the
buildings if necessary.
Mayor Otto Skaug felt the Volunteer Fire Department deserved a heartfelt
thanks from the Council and the City for this thoughtful offer.
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CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER -FEES &CHARGES
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Ci3 Park &Recreation Director,Bill Skeels,submitted a memo stating the
CC Fees and Charges and different group Categories regarding use of Central
Recreation Center at Central School.This list of fees and charges should
constantly be updated as new programs are instigated.In order to make it
official he requested the endorsement and approval of the charges and pro
grams by the City Council.
Motion by Bob Hill that the fee schedule and program categories as
submitted be accepted and adopted.Second by Norman Johnson.Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Skaug requested Council confirmation of the appointment of Al Munson
to the Planning Commission,filling the unexpired term of Mike McCollum,
which term expires December 31,1973.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert to confirm the appointment of Al Munson to the
Planning Commission.Second by Norman Johnson.Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE INTER-RACIAL COMMISSION
Mayor Skaug requested Council confirmation of the following appointments
to the Inter-Racial Commission for Human Rights:
Howard Nanto,to fill the vacancy created by Ed Ebel's resignation,with
his term expiring June 1,1972.
Roberto Lopez,filling the unexpired term of Ted Walters,which term expires
June 1,1971.
Lupe Alamos,an additional member,with his term expiring June 1,1972.
Reappointment of Larry Peterson,with his term expiring June 1,1972.
Reappointment of Jim Mendez,and appointing him as the new chairman of
the Commission,with his term expiring June 1,1972.
Motion by Bob Hill to confirm the appointments as submitted by the Mayor.
Second by Michael Boyle.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned ....((>tto W^
MAYOR,Otto Nil.Skaug
ATTEST:
Cit'y Clerk,Charles Davenport
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