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1971 03 23COUNCIL MINUTES -Regular Session March 23,1971 Council Chambers Members present -Councilmen,Robt.E.Hill,W.B.Moe,Norman W.Johnson, Gordon M.Ebbert,Otto M.Skaug,Ernest V.Lindell and Michael Boyle. Mayor Skaug clalled the meeting to order.Minutes of the regular council meeting of March 9,1971 were approved as written upon a motion by Moe,second by Skaug.Motion carried. REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID GENERAL $4,176.53 PARK 405.81 STREET 831.34 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 400.05 FIREMENS PENSION 370.50 WATER AND SEWER 54,920.68 SANITATION 82.05 Motion by Boyle to pay the regular bills.Second by Johnson.Motion carried. SPECIAL BILLS URBAN ARTERIAL FUND Washington Trust Bank $133.61 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Retainage for Estimate #6 for Section II,Pioneer'Way,Phase II Project, Contract 70-02. McAtee &Heathe,Inc.$2,538.60 Box 656 Moses Lake,Washington .% Payment for Estimate #6,Section II,Pioneer Way,Phase II Project, Contract 70-02. Washington Trust Bank $407.88 Main Office West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington Retainage Estimate #2,Section II-A,Pioneer Way,Phase II Project, Contract 70-02. McAtee &Heathe,Inc.$7,749.67 P.O.Box 656 Moses Lake,Washington Payment Estimate #2 for Section II-A,Pioneer Way,Phase II Project, Contract 70-02. McAtee &Heathe,Inc.$ .59,064.47 P.O.Box 656 Moses Lake,Washington Payment Estimate #6 for Section III, Pioneer Way,Phase II Project, Contract 70-02. 1565 March 23,1971 Washington Trust Bank $3 108 66 Main Office ' West 715 Sprague ,Spokane,Washington Payment retainage for Estimate #6 for Section III,Pioneer Way,Phase II Project,Contract 70-02. Motion by Hil1 that the foregoing urban,arterial special bills be allowed for payment.Second by Lindell.Motion carried. LID #24 FUND McAtee &Heathe,Inc.$401 68 Box 656 Moses Lake,Washington Payment Estimate #6 for Section IV,LID #24,Milwaukee Alley,Contract 70-02. Washington Trust Bank $91 ,, Main Office . West 715 Sprague Spokane,Washington sSfhnff^h ^T6 #6'SeCti°n IV'LID *24'Motlon ^*>hnson that thisspecialbillbeallowedforpayment.Second by Boyle.Motion carried. -Warrant No's 82 through 1(3 in the amount of $135,607.67 were approved for payment. "J REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMTT -FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOflTATTnw IP 'V^TZ rS/fdA°m Clty Engineer'Richard L-leaver,stating that the proposed|l Federal Land Bank Association office location is allocable In the R-3 Zone with a special permit granted by the City Council.He recommended granting the permit subject to the request that the Association include a parking lot with entrance from Hill Avenue only,with no entrance allowed on Pioneer Way and possibly locate the parking lot in the rear of the building with some • 'land^apulng requirements alon9 the **ck property line,which would provideabufferbetweenitandtheresidential(R-l Zone)adjacent to the site. Ron Fenich,Manager of the Federal Land Bank Association,and Ed James Architect,were present,and presented proposed plans approved by their building committee.The plans abandoned the access from Pioneer Way with ingress and egress from Hill Street and Balsam Street,and provide 13 park ing spaces in front of the building.This will locate the building nearer Balsam Street and also allow the setback requirement along Pioneer Way The change was highly acceptable by the Council,since they felt the residents would be more-receptive tothis than having a parking lot facing them The architect explained they are striving for a residential appearance to blend in with the adjacent residential area,and the sketch also included the pro posed type of landscaping,and an identification type sign approximately 12 feet high to be located in the northeast corner of the parking area.The building will consistof 5000 square feet,including the basement,which will house a lounge,heating facilities,conference rooms and storage.The exterior material will consist of basaltic rock and rough cedar siding. City Manager, Waggener,commented that in his estimation,this is a fine example of a business building which blends well into a residential area. The Council concurred. Motion by Hill that the special permit be granted according to plans pre sented,subject to meeting all requirements of the Building Code.Second by Johnson.Motion carried. n U u MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -POLICIES AND RATES \l--.-1567 March 23,1971 The PublicWorks Director had submitted policies and rates for the Council's /Oo&? consideration.Due to his absence at the Council meeting,the City Manager summarized those items where a change from the present policy was recommended. After discussion of these items,it was the consensus of the Council that the key issues at hand would be to authorize the City Manager to enter into lease negotia tions with Russ Biggar,who is interested in leasing the city-owned hangar, including in the lease some of the changes they were in favor of,and also authorization to make application to the FAA for runway extension.Also to to start immediate correspondence to apply for funding for airport improvements. Motion by Hill that the City Manager be directed to enter into lease negotia tions with Russ Biggar and to present to Council for approval,and to make application with the FAA for improvements and extension of runway facilities. Second by Johnson.Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.519 -CASCADE PARK -REQUESTING MATCHING FUNDS FOR LEASE./JS/ A letter was read from Wm.R.Skeels,Parks and Recreation Director,asking for the City Council to review and approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to make formal application to the Inter-Agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for fund assistance for 75%of $54,250 to acquire a 50-year lease for Cascade Park from the Department of Natural Resources.The City's share of this would $13,562.50. The Resolution was read by title only.Motion by Moe,second by Hill to adopt the Resolution.Motion carried., RESOLUTIONS -ESTABLISHING DATES OF FINAL HEARING FOR LID NO'S.24 &25. Action delayed until next Council Meeting on April 13,1971. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS - PIONEER WAY II-A (LANDSCAPING) A letter was read from Richard Weaver,City Engineer,requesting approval /' of plans and specifications and to advertise for bids. A letter was also read from Charles Edwards,Chairman of the Beautification Commission,stating the Commission has reviewed the landscaping plans for Pioneer Way and with a few exceptions,endorsed the project. Bill Skeels,Parks &Recreation Director,presented the plans prepared by Landscape Architect Bob Werner of Spokane.The plans were in detail as to type of shrub and/or trees and where they would be planted.The project is classified in two categories,that ofstrictly landscaping,and erosion control. The City Manager explained that the landscaping is limited to \\%of the total cost of the project to be paid by the State.Erosion control is not limited. -After detailed perusal of the plans by the City Council,Councilman Hill moved the request be granted to call for bids.Second by Johnson.Motion carried. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS - FIFTH AVENUE - PHASE I __J'Aletter was read from the City Engineer requesting approval of plans and '* specifications and secure permission to advertise for bids. Ruben Edinger,of the Engineering Division,presented the plans to the City -'" Council.He explained that this first phase would consist of storm drain and grading only. Motion by Ebbert to grant the request to advertise for bids „Second by Lindell. Motion carried. 156.8 March 23,1971 MISCELLANEOUS (Larson Playfield lighting) P Councilman Moe asked Bill Skeels for a rundown on the Larson playfield lighting.Bill explained that all the material is in but the lights -which are somewhere in transit,but hoped they would be here in time.His work schedule calls for the PUD and the City to work jointly on Saturday,March 27, from 8:00 A.M.to 5:P.M.in preparing the poles for mounting of the fixtures and the planting of the fully equipped poles.The second phase of the project will be completed on Saturday,April 3,at which time volunteers which offered | their services will be called upon to help,and if not completed on that day | will carry over into Sunday.It could be the.1st of May before lights can be turned on,due to the probability that the PUD might experience some delay in getting the transformer equipment. Motion by Hill to adjourn.Second by Johnson. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. !Ct Ofto M. rles Davenport Skaug ATTEST: n