1971 06 08COUNCIL MINUTES -Regular Session June 8,1971
Council Chambers 8:00 P.M.
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 called the meeting to order.Minutes of the special council
meeting of June 1,1971 were approved as written upon a motion by Hill,second
by Boyle.Motion carried.Minutes of the regular council meeting of May 25,
1971 were approved as written upon a motion-by Ebbert,second by Lindell.
Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL $3,195.19
STREET 4,912.27
PARK 1,676.11
LIBRARY 11,577.72
URBAN ARTERIAL 48,796.50
WATER AND SEWER 4,217.43
SANITATION 7,367.50
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 416.23
FIREMENS PENSION &RELIEF 34.52
Motion by Boyle that the regular bills be paid.Second by Hill.Motion carried.
SPECIAL BILLS - -NONE
Warrant No's.532 through 625 in the amount of $84,033.07 were approved
for payment.
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LJ CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -FIFTH AVENUE -GRADING AND STORM SEWER
PROTECT.
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A letter was read from Richard L.Weaver,stating that bids were opened for
the above project on Wednesday,June 2,1971.E.M.Gostovich of Sunnyside,
Washington,was the low bidder at contract cost of $45,828.39,and recommended
that the City Council award the contract to E.M.Gostovich.
Motion by Moe and second by Hill that the bid of E.M.Gostovich be accepted.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -ADOPTION OF 1970 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODES
(1st Reading).
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The Ordinance was read by title only,adopting the 1970 International Conference
of Building Officials Codes and their appendices,and repealing Ordinance No.594,
Ordinance No.507,and all ordinances or parts cf ordinance in conflict therewith.
Councilman Johnson -What is the reason for all these increases in fees?
City Manager Waggener -We have always had a fee schedule lower than
recommended by the Uniform Building Code.Most cities adopt the fee
schedule as recommended in the Code.No other good reason other than
that.We think the fee schedule has been low.We have had a large number
of small remodeling jobs and a lot of people doing their own work.This calls
for more effort on the part of the Building Inspector,than working with a con
tractor who knows the Building Code.
Councilman Tohnson -We have these inspectors on duty all the time,regardless?
City Manager Waggener -Yes,we do.We have one inspector that handles build
ing,plumbing and electrical.A larger city would have it broken down -one for
each category.
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Councilman Ebbert - This brings us up to the Uniform Building Code standards
other than just the fees ?'
City ManagerWaggener, - Yes,they update the Code every several years,and
the 1970 Revision is the latest one.
Motion by Ebbert to adopt the first reading of the Ordinance, second by
Johnson.
CouncilmanMoe - This is very lengthy,can'you point out any specific r—v
changes ?•j
City Engineer Weaver -The only significant item we notice is that stud spac
ing will now be allowed 16"on center and rafters will be allowed 24" on center
under certain conditions,and also recognize the new lumber sizing schedule.
Motion carried.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS -PROPOSED LANDSCAPING
,PLANS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS.
pH a letter was read from David O.Swanson,District Engineer,of the Washington
State Highway Department stating that the Department is preparing to call for bids
on a project that will consist of various improvements to Interstate Route 90
through the City of Moses Lake,including resurfacing,installation of median
barriers,flattening of roadside slopes and updating of signing and illumination.
To conform with current roadside safety standards,the project also includes
additions to the landscaping in the Lakeshore Drive Interchange and minor land
scaping at the Central Avenue (presently known as Wapato Drive)Interchange.
Mr.Dan O'Brien,Location and Right-of-Way Engineer,and Mr.Richard Armstrong,
Landscape Architect,for the State Highway Department,were present with a land
scaping map for the Council to view.|(
_!Mr.O'Brien stated that shortly after the section was opened to traffic,the
State did enter into a joint landscaping project in the Lakeshore Interchange,
and entered into an agreement with the City in 1960 where the City agreed to
.take over the maintentance obligation.It was constructed,and from our stand
point has been a very satisfactory installation.The Department wishes to ex
tend the agreement referred to or known as No.GM 192-X covering existing
lanscaping,to also cover the proposed additional landscaping.
Mr.Armstrong explained the features of the plan.Near the existing land
scaping a buffer of trees will be planted with low growing plantings around
the abutments and greenery along the pedestrian walkways that lead to the
Lake.It will be contoured,graded and flatten out the slopes.Native grasses
will be planted in the greenery areas.Automatic sprinklers will be installed
with time-clocks.
Mr.O'Brien - we plan to construct the landscape compleWand ask the City
to assume the maintenance and water service to it.The City has suggested
the State furnish the material and the City the labor for the water service.
Councilman Lindell asked -What type trees are you planning on ,off the
freeway?
Mr.Armstrong -Pine,Russian Olive,Locust,Mountain Juniper,etc.,but
we will have bubble heads for watering to each one of these trees,and also
spray heads for the shrubbery.We don't plan on anything real tall in trees
so as not to block any views,that is one thing we are very careful about.
Motion by Johnson that we accept this offer and extend Agreement GM 192-X
in compliance!with the.two landscape proposals.Second by Moe.Motion
carried.
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GRAPE DRIVE - URBAN ARTERIAL PROTECT NO.8-3-162(08).
A letter was read from the City Manager and also a letter from the Urban Arterial /QfC^
Board advising that the Urban Arterial Board has authorized Grape Drive Urban
Arterial Project No.8-3-162(08)with assistance from the Urban Arterial Trust
Account on the basis of an "accelerated development"project.The project must
be placed under contract for construction within 15 months,with the project sub
ject to immediate cancellation if development is delayed.
The City Manager requested authorization from the City Council to execute the
project agreement which provides $465,800 of Urban Arterial Trust Funds for
construction of the Grape Drive project.
The City Manager also requested authorization to enter into a contract with
Redford Engineers to provide preliminary engineering on this project so that it
may be placed under construction in the Fall of 1971.
The City's financial portion of the project is available principally through the
tax levy approved by the Citizens of Moses Lake for the Third Avenue proj ect,
which was not funded.Approximately $20,000 more than anticipated is avail
able through the one-half percent sales tax revenue;the combination of these
two sources of funding is sufficient to finance the Grape Drive project.•
Motion by Boyle to authorize the City Manager to execute the project agree
ment with the Washington State Urban Arterial Board for this project.Second
by Lindell.
Councilman Hill -Reference to the tax levy approved by the Citizens including
Third Avenue,which was turned down,-can we put this portion of Third Avenue
on another project?
City Manager Waggener -The tax levy measure actually stipulated the five
projects and added and "other arterials".
Motion carried.
Motion by Lindell to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Redford Engineers to conduct the preliminary engineering for the Grape Drive
project.Second by Boyle.
Councilman Ebbert -Have you an estimate on this project,or a ceiling?
City Manager Waggener -We intend to go by the American Civil Engineers
"Curve",and use that as a ceiling,and that will probably be 7%of the total
cost of the project.This would be part cf the agreement,along with a time
limit.
Councilman Hill -Can we save money on this by having our Engineering staff
do the work?
City Manager Waggener -Our staff is fully committed to work schedules.We
could meet the.schedule proposed by the Urban Arterial Board,but would like
to be fully committed by the July meeting and be assured that the project will
not be diverted.We would like to be doubly sure on it.
Councilman Hill -Would our 10%matching money be applied to the total project
cost,which includes engineering?
City Manager - If engineering would cost $35,000,it would cost the city $3500.
Councilman Ebbert - Do you feel that we should be far enough along?}
City Manager -Yes,to have a firm committment with an Engineering firm ,
that we will be obligated to payment regarding the project.Also if we fall ^>
behind,we are subject to cancellation immediately.It is a result of demand
upon funds.The money we are getting on this project is money taken^away
from other cities that could not meet the schedule,possibly for several reasons
such as delay in right of way acquisition,etc.,and were cancelled out
on the money.
Motion carried.
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SIX YEAR COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM -REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Hill that the public hearing be set for the next Council meeting in
June.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
AIRPORT LEASE -MOSES LAKE AIR SERVICE
•jD^Aletter was read from the Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,accompanied
'by a lease for Commercial Area No.6 by Moses Lake Air Service,and the rental
is based on $0.01 per square foot.
Councilman Ebbert - asked if Moses Lake Air Service is responsible for runway
lights ?
City Manager - No responsibility for runway maintenance or management.
Motion by Moe that the Lease be entered into with the Moses Lake Air Service.
Second by Johnson.
Councilman Moe - Just exactly where is Commercial Area 6 located at the Airport?
City Engineer Weaver -Directly north of Russ Biggars''area.
Councilman Moe - Is this 1$per square foot the same basis as the Biggars lease?
City Manager - Mr. Biggars' is for lH because the City has a building on that
space.
Motion carried.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY -CASMIER J.RATAEZYK
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insurance adjuster for processing.
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SWIMMING POOL - FEASIBILITY FOR YEAR-ROUND COVER——!
\v A letter was read from the Parks &Recreation Director,Wm.R.Skeels,stating
that due to considerable interest having been shown the past years regarding en
closing Swedberg Pool for year-round recreational and instructional use,in March
of 1971,Olson-Richert-Bignoldwere contracted for a fee of $125.00 to make a cursory
study of the feasibility of covering the pool.The basic results of the study were:
1. It would cost $97,680 to put a plastic structure over the pool,which would
have an expected life of 7 years.
2.Operating expenses would raise from approximately $15,000 a year to $52,000.
3.Our revenue would go up from $10,900 to an estimated $16,340.
4.Their recommendation was to construct a smaller indoor pool which will better
meet the Cityand School District.winter swimming demands.Operating
costs of such a pool would be approximately one-half that estimated for
covering Swedberg'Pool.
The Park &Recreation Director had no recommendation,merely presenting this
for the Council's information as results of the study.
Mayor Skaug noted that this is information that could be filed away for future
informational use.
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/ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES CONFERENCE -SELECTION OF VOTING^f DELEGATES.)
Upon polling the Council as to how many Councilmen were planning or able to
attend the AWC Conference in Spokane,June 22 through June 25,1971,a motion
was made by Hill and second by Boyle appointing Mayor Otto Skaug,Councilman
Gordon M.Ebbert and Councilman Norman W.Johnson as voting delegates to the
conference,and City Manager Chester L.Waggener.as alternate,if one of the
delegates were unable to attend the business meetings.Motion carried.
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REQUEST TO CHANGE DATE OF JUNE 22,1971 CITY COUNCIL MEETING /oo?
The City Manager requested that perhaps the Council would consider changing
the June 22 -regularly scheduled meeting date to June 21,1971 in order for the
Mayor and City Manager to attend an early morning meeting on Wednesday at
AWC Conference in Spokane.Motion by Johnson to change the June 22nd meet
ing date to June 21 for the specified reasons.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
AWC CONVENTION ROUNDTABLES -JUNE 23 ,1971
The City Manager explained,-the Roundtabla Sessions are made up from
attorneys,mayors and councilrnen,so that if there is an item of particular
interest that city officials would like to present to the group,they would like
to have it presented to them in advance.If the Council has anything they
would like to present,to let the Secretary know within the next few days and
she can send it on to the AWC for the Friday Roundtable.
PIONEER WAY,PHASE II -ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
Public Works Director,Richard L.Weaver,submitted a letter stating that
McAtee and Heathe,Inc.have satisfactorily completed construction of the
Pioneer Way,Phase II project and recommended acceptance by Council and
to start the 30-day lien period.
Motion by Johnson,second by Hill that the project be accepted and to enter
into the 30-day lien period.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
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MAYOR,"Otto W.Skaug
City Clerk,Charles Davenport
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