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1971 01 261544 COUNCIL MINUTES -Regular Session January 26,1971 Council Chambers 8:00 P.M. Members Present:-Councilman,Robt.E.Hill,W.B.Moe,Norman W. Johnson,Gordon M.Ebbert,Otto M.Skaug,Ernest V. Lindeli and Michael Boyle. Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting to order.He called for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12,1971.Motion by Johnson to approve the minutes as written.Second by Lindeli.Motion carried. REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID GENERAL $4,398.83 LIBRARY 1,095.16 PARK 2,561.32 STREET 46.50 URBAN ARTERIAL 7,018.43 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 86.27 WATER AND SEWER .660.46 SANITATION 450.00 Motion by Boyle that the regular bills be paid.Second by Moe.Motion carried.. • SPECIAL BILLS -NONE Warrant No's.5748 through 5816 in the amount of $16,316.97 were approved for payment. RESOLUTION NO.513 -AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO DONALD T. FALCONER AND HAZEL R.FALCONER.-/OVO Resolution No.513 was read by title only.Mr.and Mrs.Falconer have submitted earnest money to purchase city owned property known as Lot 1, Block 4,Sunset Park Addition for the appraised price of $1,000.The Multiple Listing Bureau,Inc.,has appraised the property also at $1,000. The Resolution further provides authorization for the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Warranty Deed to the Falconers for the above described property. Motion by Ebbert to adopt the resolution.Second by Johnson. Upon inquiry by Councilman Moe,City Manager,Waggener stated the appraisal list submitted by the Multiple Listing Bureau regarding city-owned property turned over to realtors for the purpose of selling,would be made available to the Councilmen. Councilman Hill asked -what is the present real estate commission on unimproved ground? City Manager - The total submitted to us was $1,000,and includes a 10% Realtor's Commission. Motion Carried.. ORDINANCE NO.620 -PROVIDING FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LANDS OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION HERETO FORE ENTERED./0>/Q The ordinance was read by title only.It provides for the execution of a warranty deed to the Falconers for Lot 1, Block 4,Sunset Park Addition to Moses Lake. Motion by Hill that the ordinance be adopted.Second by Boyle. 1545 January 26,1971 Upon inquiry by Councilman Moe, City Manager,Waggener,stated this is a cash transaction.The earnest money will be kept in escrow by the City Attorney, and the deed will not be issued until the cash is received. Councilman Lindeli asked if this was adopting the ordinance at its first reading?, City Manager Waggener stated Section 17, of Ordinance No. 474 is hereby waived in order to pass it at its first reading.Motion carried. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH COUNCIL .^7 Aletter was read from the Grant County Community Action Council request- l'ing that someone be selected to represent the city government of Moses Lake on a Comprehensive Health Planning Council for Grant County.The CHPC needs as broad a representation as possible to be effective in planning for and improving health care and medical services for the total community. The CHPC will be composed of providers and consumers (anyone whose major occupation is not the administration or performance of health services). Agroup of providers is organized and organization of consumers is underway. Mayor Skaug stated that Councilman NormanW. Johnson is hereby appointed by the City Council as liaison for the City of Moses Lake to serve on the Comprehensive Health Planning Council. PROGRESS REPORT ON '701'PLANNING PROGRAM -VAL RUPEIKS. /pA9 Planning Commission members and also Allan deLaubenfels,of the Plann- \ing &Community Affairs Agency,were in attendance to hear the progress report from Val Rupeiks,of Clark,Coleman &Rupeiks,Inc.,Planning Consultants,on a preliminary of Phase I of three Phases of a Tentative Program For Growth and Development for the Moses Lake Planning Area (1969 -1990). Val Rupeiks stated the '701'Program commenced months ago and in that period of time accomplished a great deal.To get this program off for eventual funding of *701'funds took us two years.The most important item is a set of 15 to 16 pages of Development Standards and Goals that you should acquaint yourself with as a City Council and Planning Commission, and people from other organizations.These standards should be studied by a number of people,which will lay the foundation for a Comprehensive Plan.There are many things wrong with the area; there are also many good things,but we are looking for some of the areas needing improvement. He suggested a formulation of very broad development policies which could be based on Development Standards and Goals that he referred to, which were left with the City Manager.Also a set ofquestionnaires with self-addressed envelopes to be completed and returned to them.He hoped that a committee would be formed consisting of a Council member, Planning Commission member and an outsider to study some of these development policies,and in turn appoint committees for community facilities,land use,re-evaluation of the Zoning Ordinance,committees for roads and streets,also recreation;and hopes the Mayor sees fit to report to the Total Committee that is comprised of the City Council and Planning Commission where an agreement is reached as to what there will be. January 26,1971;.-1546 He went on to say there are some facts that we can account for that indicate that certain things are happening in the community that perhaps should be appreciated by the Planning Commission and the City Council, not all of them are desirable,by any means..We were approached by developers to evaluate an area for a potential housing program,and even before we could agree,on a number or type of housing that would be desir able in the area,we were shot down by HUD division which would not consider any type of housing for the area;their mind is closed.Yet there is room for housingfcr the elderly.Much smaller communities of 3,000, 2000 and 1500 are absorbing substantial numbers of elderly people who are seeking economical rentals that are convenient to the downtown areas, and I do not see why Moses Lake is rejected,only on the basis that the FHA got stuck with housing here.Also approached regarding a motel and convention facility in Moses Lake.We cannot do it because we have"a conflict of interest;-also a substantial residential development,and had to turn that down because we had a conflict of interest and had to decline rendering services to them. There are concentrations on the outside of the Planning Area for recreational developments,some 18,000 acres,and contains some 70 lakes that will have some impact on the area.Our job is to come up with something we can live with within 40 square miles.There are some concentrations that should be .ex tended in terms of annexation,even if it does not make much sense in tax revenue or feasible at the present time,but for various reasons you may want to consider it.In terms of long term development of the city-,it will make sense. Val Rupeiks commented that he is willing to come over here on week-i ends,without additional pay,for those who don't know what their planning obligations are and get together in a session on what your role as a planning commissioner is.We don't want you to think in terms of re-zoning,variances,.etc.,but form a body of rules that will back us up,and if that is what it takes,we will do it. He then turned over the next portion of the report to Mike Rancich, who presented four basic inventory maps that he had worked up which consisted of a Land Use Map;Conditions of Structures Map;Existing Map and Commercial Downtown Area Map. In the existing land use-in his opinion there is an element of scatteration and the second point is the element of turning back from the Lake.Of • course,probably the railroad keeps the downtown core from utilizing the Lake element. He reviewed the existing zoning map and noted the existing open space between residential areas;he approximated this area as 15 square miles, that should be filled in. Regarding the structural conditions,he noted there are some areas where homes are below average condition,although the larger percent of bad housing is out in the County area. Regarding off-street parking,there is sufficient off-street parking in the downtown area.Actually the strength of the downtown core iscentralized as it should be,but as the area grows there will be more Vista Village type centers in demand,especially in the High School area.There are some older houses adjoining the downtown core,and eventual development into more commercial of the area will inevitably compel present reluctant owners to sell these homes. 1547 .*January 26,.-197-1 . •0 Mobile homes are located out in the County area and the ones in the city are located in parks.There are quite a few vacant because of the closure of the air base facilities„Eight percent of the housing in the area is in mobile homes and 16%in multi-family,which is above average for the size of the community,which again relates to the economic base.Future nous-' ing is predicted to develop more in the South,along Division Street and that area. Councilman Hill asked Mr. Rupeiks - you mentioned earlier a Spokane firm's desire to develop in Moses La.<e. Mr.Rupeiks -no,that was a Seattle company.I told them we would have to disqualify ourselves,there being a conflict of interest.Then we would be duty bound to show the commercial or whatever it takes for this zoning. Councilman Ebbert -what direction would the commercial or industrial area go? Mr.Rupeiks -it is too soon to determine at this point where industrial or commercial should go.This is up to you as to your goals and standards, where you want it to operate. Councilman Ebbert -of course,it is mostly East of the town now. Mr.Rupeiks -That kind of industrial complex you do not want in the town or immediate area,but we really have not gone that far. Councilman Ebbert -You haven't come far enough to name an area where there may be an industrial park. Councilman Moe -What you have is an inventory of what existing condi tions are? Mr.Rupeiks -Right,this involves three or four months work,,it will be covered in the third ghase of the program,then more in the second phase, before we get into the actual phase of pinpointing. Councilman Ebbert -What stage of the planning does it take in where we might extend the boundaries ? •9 Mr.Rupeiks -In the final stage.I think you have to keep an open mind about annexation. Councilman Moe -Awhile ago you mentioned a Spokane developer regarding housing in this area.• Mr.Rupeiks -Yes,just off the interchange. Councilman Hill -If the F HA says "no dice"don't you feel at this time we have a low percentage of good medium or high-class homes in this area? City Manager -But won't your studies authenticate that? Mr.Rupeiks -Yes,we will shove it to them. Upon inquiry By Councilman Moe,Mr.Rupeiks stated that this report only covers about one-third o!the first phase. Councilman Hill -In your statement regarding setting up committees,would you say someone from the County? Mr.Rupeiks -Preferably a County Commissioner. Regarding the subject of annexation -Mr.Rupeiks stated to keep an open mind about annexation.Why spread when you still have open area within the city.Normally our recommendations are:within reason,annex as much territory as you think is compatible to the city's growth.If the costs are sub stantial amounts of money,then you .should kaow what the actual costs are going to be.*.• . In answer to Councilman Hill's inquiry,the City Manager stated that the County stil 1 has no building code.He expects there will be a statewide building code enacted by the legislature,but not sure at what levels of enforcements in the rural areas.At present there are no county requirements and no inspections.As counties are being required to govern a more urban-like area,they are requiring water lines,sewer lines,etc.,in line with cities, but Grant County has not as yet. n January 26,1;:-l 1548 Mayor Skaug thanked Mr.Rupeiks and Mr.Rancich for the informative preliminary report of Phase I of the Planning Program. Before adjourning the meeting,Councilman Moe asked the City Manager if the Council can look forward to a report in the near future regarding narcotics. Mayor Skaug -possibly Sgt.Palmer could make some public presentation? ///? City Manager Waggener sari that he has had considerable discussions with Sgt.Palmer and Police Chief Bjork regarding this.He is well aware of what they are doing.Much of the work that is necessary in the area of narcotics investigation must be done with privacy and secrecy,if the work is to proceed. He suggested that if the Council wanted a report,that it might be in a study session,in complete confidence. Councilman Moe -That is all well and good,but did not mean to reveal or to inhibit the investigations or program.What I referred to is some con crete facts that we can make available without naming names,-what .effect the program is having,or is it.What I am trying to say -we have a program but determine if it is effective or not,and I think we should have some in formation on it. Mayor Skaug -Would you take up Mr.Waggener's suggestion of a study session? Councilman Moe -There are some things that should be made public.Are we on a vigorous program to combat this and the public should see it also. Councilman Hill - I think maybe Mr.Moe has a good point.Perhaps Sgt. Palmer could give a brief run-down of what his training consists of? City Manager,Waggener - I don't think he can do that without hurting the entire program.If you want publicity this is well and good,we can give it, but the net results will completely destroy the program. Councilman Moe -number of hours,number of arrests.We were promised cooperation from the Sheriff's department -are we getting that cooperation - that sort of thing. Councilman Lindeli - I am in favor of a private session to find out what is being done,then we can determine what snould be made public. Councilman Hill - I think that is a good idea. Councilman Moe - I go along with that type of meeting,say within a 3 0-day period? A meeting date was set for February 17,1971 at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Skaug asked if there was any further business that anyone would like to consider. Harold Sandberg asked if the Cable Company can legally raise the monthly '* charges 33-1/3 per cent.He had just received his notice of this increase from $4.50 to $6.00 per month.Are they answerable to the City or not? City Manager,Waggener,stated that as far as the City is concerned, their franchise allows them the use of City streets,that is the extent of the City control,and does not apply to their pricing or rate structure. Motion by Gordon Ebbert to adjourn.Second by Norman Johnson Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. MAYOR,Otto M4 Skaug "7 iM^-L'tfi'Mk(y Clerk,Charley Davenport