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1970 10 13COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session October 13,1970 Council Chambers 8:00 o'clock PM Present were:Bob Hill,Norman Johnson,Bill Moe,Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug, Dr.Lindell and Michael Boyle. Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting to order.Minutes of the September 22,1970 meeting were approved as written upon a motion by Norman Johnson.Second by Ernest Lindell.Motion passed. REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID GENERAL FUND $37,534.85 LIBRARY 613.69 PARK 1,267.13 STREET 3,230.50 URBiAN ARTERIAL 13 ,129.07 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 884.14 WATER AND SEWER 13,498.62 SANITATION 116.60 Motion by Bob Hill that the regular bills be paid.Second by Michael Boyle. Motion passed. SPECIAL BILLS 1506 URBAN ARTERIAL FUND Washington Trust Bank $33,948.80 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Payment for Estimate #1,Section I,Pioneer Way,Phase II,Project,Contract 70-02, Broadway Avenue,from Holly to Alder Street. Washington Trust Bank $594.25 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Payment for Estimate #2,Section II,Pioneer Way,Phase II,Project,Contract 70-02, Broadway Avenue,from Alder to Date Street. Washington Trust Bank $223,175.25 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Payment for Estimate #3,Section III,Pioneer Way,Phase II,Project,Contract 70-02. Motion by Norman Johnson that the preceding Urban Arterial portion of Contract 70-02 be allowed for payment.Second by Bob Hill.Motion carried. L.I.D.NO.24 Washington Trust Bank $9,240.00 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Payment for.Estimate #3 for LID #24,Milwaukee Alley,Contract 70-02. Motion by Bob Hill that this special bill be paid.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried. October 13,1970 L.I.D.NO.25 Washington Trust Bank $7,442.78 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Payment for Estirmate #2 for LID #25,Northshore Drive,Contract 70-02 . Motion by Dr.Lindell that this special bill be paid.Second by Michael Boyle. Motion carried. WATER FUND Hersey Sparling Meter Company 4097 North Temple City Boulevard El Monte,California 91731 2,576.66 Release of 10%retainage on Contract 69-05 Telemetering Equipment for Grant County Airport Water System. Motion by Bill Moe that this special bill be allowed for payment.Second by Michael Boyle.Motion carried. WATER FUND Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc. 700 Plaza 600 Seattle,Washington 4,070.03 For Professional Services for preliminary engineering regarding Water &Sewer Facilities,August 1 -August 28,1970,in accordance with contract dated March 27,1969. Motion by Michael Boyle that this special bill be allowed for payment.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried. URBAN ARTERIAL Redford Engineers $63.68 Dorset Building 100 -116th Avenue S.E. Bellevue,Washington Covers work performed 1 July through 31,July 1970,preparation of plans and cost estimate for construction of 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 bill be paid.Second by Bob Hill. Motion carried. URBAN ARTERIAL FUND Redford Engineers $376.24 Dorset Building 100 -116th Avenue S.E. Bellevue,Washington 98004 Covers work performed 1 August through 31 August,1970 preparation of plans and cost estimate for construction of 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 Project). Motion by Bob Hill that this special bill be allowed for Rayment.Second by Bill Moe.Motion carried. October 13,1970 15(^ WATER FUND Frank L.Zimmerman $4,486.38 2004 So.Belair Drive Moses Lake,Washington Release of 10%retainage for drilling Well No.10,Contract 69-07. Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,submitted a letter stating that the 30-day lien period has elapsed and no liens have been filed against Frank Zimmerman for drilling well^10,and recommended release of the 10%retainage.Motion by Bill Moe, second by Norman Johnson to accept the City Engineer's recommendation,and allow this special bill for payment.Motion carried. Warrant Nos.5139 through 524^in the amount of $351,738.72 were approved for payment. ORDINANCE NO.616 -APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR FINANCING OF THE LONGVIEW TRACTS WATER PROJECT -Second Reading./O/O Ordinance No.616 was read in its entirety,for appropriating monies to the 1970 Mater^Sewer Fund to provide for installation of water mains and connec tions to the Longview area. Motion by Michael Boyle to accept the second reading and adopt the ordinance. Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried. INLAND AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION -PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD Police Chief,Wm.Bjork,introduced Gary Matters,Traffic Safety Manager of the Inland Automobile Association.He in turn presented to the City of Moses Lake,on behalf of the Amerian Automobile Association the award which denotes two consecutive years without a pedestrian fatality within the city,and hoped the City of Moses Lake would continue its good record so he may return for the third consecutive year. PHEASANT RUN MOBILE VENDING &CATERING -REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE ///c- A letter was read from Ralph Melikan,proprietor of the food catering service, requesting a loading zone be established by removing parking meters in front ,of his business at 110 Ash Street,because he does not have rear entrance access for the activities of his catering service. City Manager,Chet Waggener,informed the Council that to date Mr.Melikan's business license has not been transferred to this location,and the Fire Depart ment has contact him several times regarding his compliance for an occupancy permit.Mr.Melikan stated that he is making alterations in the place of busi ness and intended to apply for the occupancy permit when the remodeling is complete.He also mentioned that in order to secure space for his three trucks, elimination of at least two or three meters would accommodate his present needs. Motion by Bill Moe that the Council postpone any action until the October 27th Council meeting,at which time the discrepencies noted will be clarified or removed to the satisfaction of the Council.Second by Norman Johnson. Motion carried. MOSES LAKE IRON &METAL -REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY /oy& A letter was read from Monte Holm requesting the City Council put up for bids city owned lots 10,11,and 12 in Block 5,Sunset Park Addition,Moses Lake, Washington,which the city had to take for L.I.D.and taxes that were against them,so they can be brought back on the tax rolls. City Manager,Chet Waggener,stated the city is presently evaluating all city owned property held-in lieu of taxes,etc.,and hoped by the next Council meet ing to present the listing and suggest what should be sold and that which the city might wish to retain,and the listing be turned over to realtors and sold at the current value. 1509 October 13,1970 Monte Holm stated that he heard the property in question was to be used for a city park and he was a little upset about this,since in his opinion that is a ridiculous place for a city park.He wishes to bid on the parcel,and all he is asking of the Council is to put it up for bids. City Manager,Waggener,explained that in the area the city has and maintains the Lee Street Park,which consists of one lot.Some years ago the City con templated selling it because of it's size and maintenance.The people in the neighborhood were upset about it and felt they should have a neighborhood park, If the city were to sell Lee Street Park,there was a possibility to utilize a portion of this parcel for a park and put up for sale the remaining portion. WayneRimple stated that if the city were to utilize the property for park pur poses,in his opinion,it would create an added responsibility on the places of business in the area,since it would increase the problem of youngsters which are creating a problem at the present tifas. Bill Moe made a motion to honor Monte Holm's request and put up for bids Lots 10,11,and 12 in Block 5,Sunset Park Addition.Second by Norman Johnson.Ernest Lindell suggested selling the entire parcel of five lots. Norman Johnson amended the motion to call for bids to sell the entire parcel consisting of five lots which the city presently owns in Block 5,Sunset Park Addi tion.Motion carried.Dr.Lindell cast an opposing vote. REQUEST TO SUBMIT\APPLICATION FOR A NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY BUREAU- HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT. /(?d~~7 A letter was read from the City Manager requesting authorization from the City Council to submit an application on behalf of the City of Moses Lake for a Highway Safety Project grant to revise and update the Moses Lake Traffic Code.The Traffic Ordinance was last rewritten in 1947 (23 years ago)and is completely outdated.to.serve current needs.There are problems with new legislation,such as the "complied consent law",etc.This will provide a re writing of our Traffic Code and could be adopted by reference and automatically become a part of the Municipal Code. Chief of Police,Wm.Bjork,stated that Transportation Planning &Engineering, Inc.,of Seattle,Washington,were highly recommended,having recently complet ed rewriting the traffic code for Everett and Bellingham,Washington.They will revise and update the code to comply with the same form and numbering as the State Traffic Code.The National Highway Safety Bureau is providing federal monies which is screened by the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission. The total cost of the project is $11,900,of which the project grant would pay $6400 and the City would pay the difference. Motion by Gordon Ebbert to authorize the City Manager to submit the applica tion on behalf of the City of Moses Lake.Second by Dr.Lindell.Motion carried. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES REGIONAL MEETING -QUINCY,WASHINGTON OCTOBER 20,1970 s •-\qOD The AWC Annual District Meeting will be held in Quincy,Washington October 20,1970 at 7:00 P.M.at the Turf Cafe.Mayors,Councilmen and City Officials from cities and town in the district are urged to attend this meeting. PROCUREMENT OF INSURANCE FOR THE CITY. Mayor Skaug suggested a study session on October 26,1970 at 7:30 P.M. pertaining to this item.The Council concurred. October 13,1970 ^1() SANITARY FILL -REQUEST BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR USE OF CITY SANITARY FILL Aletter was read from the Board of Grant County Commissioners requesting the/flj?/^ use of the Moses Lake City Sanitary fill for their rural residents in the area on an interim basis,the details of opening on Sunday,etc.,to be worked out between the City's Contractor and the County.This request is due to lack of adequate space and fill material which necessitates closing the Block 40 Rural Dump. Bill Moe made a motion to grant the request but attached a one-year basis stipulation with option for yearly renewal,so it will not go on indefinitely. Second by Gordon Ebbert.Motion passed. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -REQUEST PERMISSION TO COVER PARKING METERS FOR "MOSES LAKE VALUE DAYS"-OCTOBER 16 and 17.///3~ A letter was read from Logan Beam stating the Retail Trade Division of the Greater Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a promotion "Moses Lake Value Days"on Friday and Saturday,October 16 and 17,1970, and request permission from the City Council to cover the parking meters for this two-day sales event. Motion by Gordon Ebbert to grant this request.Second by Bob Hill.Motion carried. PIONEER WAY PARKING -REQUEST BY E.S.WOODWARD -403 S.Pioneer Way. A letter was read from James O.Neal,Attorney,stating that he has been x consulted by Mr.Woodward relative to the planned work of theCity of Moses Lake to install a very large combination flower planter and motor vehicle traffic guide in the front os his business known as'Woody's Donut shop at 403 S.Pioneer Way in Moses Lake.The nature of-his business necessitates ample parking for his customers,and this large flower planter eliminates almost all the parking space in front of Mr.Woodward's business.He further states that tMs places an undue burden upon Mr.Woodward to have this much parking space eliminated from in front of his business,and also could create problems with snow removal and litter collection with this large planter. Richard L.Weaver,Public Works Director,showed overhead projection diagrams of the parking in front of the Donut Shop and stated that is not a flower planter, but a traffic island,the primary purposes of which is to control traffic coming in and out of the area,and maintain a 30 angle parking.The property owner requested that the angle parking be put in originally.The request of removing the island would add about one-third of one parking space.Afew low growing plants will be planted in the island for aesthetic purposes.If the island shape is cut down, and no matter what could be done in order to keep the alley entrance upen,there would be no additional parking spaces.Mr.Woodward was shown both drawings on the two configurations before construction work was started.Last week his attorney,John Lewis,met with him and felt he convinced Mr.Woodward that elimination of the island would not give him any additional parking space. Motion by Bob Hill to deny Mr.Woodward's request as submitted by James O.Neal, Attorney,second by Bill Moe.Motion passed. MISCELLANEOUS Don Gibbs,Moses Lake School Superintendent,asked the status cf Ralph Melikan's Business License.He came to the meeting for the purpose of a progress report. It is the obligation that the school signs with the State of Washington to discourage any competition with a Type "A"Lunch Program and considers Mr.Melikan compe tition with this type program.Also Mr.Melikan cleans up the immediate area of his truck,but wrappers,etc.,are carried into the school,which he cannot control,but creates a problem for the school. Mayor Skaug informed Mr.Gi bbs,the review of this particular operation was to 1511 October 13,1970 be entertained at a later date,with the hope that in the meantime we would have some reason to act on reconsidering the license.The City Council was of the mind hoping reconsideration of the license would be taken up at the time of the 1971 license renewal. Narcotics Abuse Bill Moe asked regarding the drug problem.Would like to see a plan and the cost of that plan -could the city finance it,and where the funds would come from,-possibly on an emergency basis for the balance of this year? City Manager,Waggener,stated -we have not been idle on this matter. One of the things we feel quite strongly is that other governmental entities should be combined on this,at least City and County and perhaps all other cities in the County.Also thinking there is a possibility of getting some federal grants regarding the narcotics problem.This of course could not be done within the next two or three months. Bill Moe made a motion that the City Manager be directed to bring back to the City Council,within 30 days,a plan to assist,and some guidelines for the combatting of drug abuse as it exists.Second by Norman Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. MAYOR,Otto M.Skaug ATTEST:. •ity Clerk,Charles Davenport n