1971 07 13COUNCIL MINUTES -Regular Session July 13,1971
Council Chambers 8:00P.M.
Members present:Councilman,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 July 6,1971 were read upon request by Councilman Moe,stating he had not re
ceived a copy of the minutes in the mail.He also commented that he noted the
incorrect Engineering Estimate figure in Alternate "A"had been corrected in the
minutes.Also the minutes should be amended to read in the motion carried,
^—'"to accept the bid of McAtee and Heathe -Negotiated Alternate "B"totaling
$161,337.00."Motion by Moe to approve the minutes with the corrections,
second by Johnson.Motion carried.
Minutes ofthe regular Council meeting of June 21, 1971 were approved upon a
motion by Johnson and second by Hill.Before voting upon the motion,Council
man Moe commented that at the meeting he asked the City Manager about the Fire
Department vacancy,and that question did not appear in the.minutes.City Manager
Waggener,explained,that if he recalls,Mr.Moe asked the question after the
motion had been made to adjourn.In answer to his question though,the City
Manager explained that the Fire Department is one man short since the resigna
tion of Fireman St.Luise,who held the position of Fire Inspector.The vacancy
will be filled through civil service procedure by open examinations which allows
others to come in from another city,but unless someone is extremely outstanding,
expects the promotion would be from within the department,and bring the number
of firemen to full status by the additional hiring through civil service examination.
The Police and Fire Department vacancies are filled through examinations conducted
by the same Civil Service Commission and Examiner.Motion to approve the minutes
carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
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GENERAL $6,550.16
STREET 3,828.09
PARK 1,291.67
LIBRARY 4,578.57
URBAN ARTERIAL 28,253.58
WATER AND SEWER 12,597.92
SANITATION 7,112.83
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,365.93
FIREMENS PENSION &RELIEF 16.00
LID #24 *.*.-.2,241.20
LID #25 1,650.02
Motion by Hill that the regular bills be paid.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
Warrant No's.679 through 788 in the amount of $73,485.97 were approved for
payment.
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -SURPLUS PROPERTY EQUIPMENT •
Aletter was read from the City Manager,stating that bids were opened on /£>//>
July 7,covering the sale of surplus property.A tabulation of bids was pre
sented.No bids were received on Items 4,6,7,14,15,16,17,and 18.
Councilman Johnson commented on Item No.10 -Utility Trailer for $10.GO by
J.Taylor,that Jess Johnson stated to him '- -he placed a bid for that item for
$12.50.The City Clerk checked the bids again,and noted that was correct;Jess
Johnson's bid for $12.50 for the Utility Trailer had been erroneously overlooked,
therefore the bid recommendation should be amended.
Motion by Johnson to accept the high bid by amending Item #10 to read:
"JessJohnson -Item No.10 -Utility Trailer -bid =$12.50';and accept
the high bids as listed for those items bid,and reject the bid by W.Baker
for Item 19 -Royal Typewriter -$5.00.Motion carried.
Motion by Hill to authorize the City Manager to negotiate sale of the remaining
items at such time there are persons interested in purchasing.Second by Boyle.
Motion carried.
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ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -WHEELER ROAD -LOCUST LANE GRADING AND STORM
q SEWER CONTRACT NO.71-06
]0'A letter was read from the PublicWorks Director, Rich Weaver,stating that
Murphy Brothers,Inc.,has satisfactorily completed the construction on both
projects,and recommended acceptance of the.work and payment of the contrac
tor in the amount shown on the final estimates.This will start the thirty-day
lien period before releasing the 10%retainage to the Contractor.
City Manager Waggener stated that the final estimate referred to was included
in the Regular Bills Approved by the Council under Item No.3 on the Agenda.
Motion by Moe to accept the work and start the 30-day lien period.Second by
Hill.Motion carried.
Councilman Hill -How much of this is surfacing for Locust Lane.
Public Works Director Weaver - The contract was let for Wheeler Road only.
Probably advertise next week for Locust Lane.
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)-SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM
The audience participation of the public hearing was concluded at the previous
meeting and the continuing consists of the Council portion of the hearing.
Councilman Johnson asked -Last year we did this - do we repeat this every year?
City Manager,-Yes,it is a requirement to adopt the Six Year Street Program
every year.
Councilman Hill -If I read this right,Penn Street has a priority over others that
seem to rate priority over Penn Street.
City Engineer Weaver -Penn Street is an LID and City matching funds for the
reconstruction of the grading.
Councilman Moe - How much of the LID would encompass City property?
Rich Weaver - Up to our Shops and beyond,including our Fire Training Tower,
for about 25-30 percent approximate of the project.'
Councilman Ebbert -Last year Penn Street was in 13th position,now it is in
No.1 position.
City Manager Waggener - I would suggest that the reason perhaps it was moved
up is that we try to keep LID projects moving and do it as rapidly as possible.
This particular proposed LID petition dates back at least two years and have
asked the people to hold off because of being involved in Urban Arterial Projects.
Councilman Moe - I think where some of the confusion is in where the funds are
coming from,-and should it be -can we expect all LID and possible Urban
Arterial Project funds ?
City Manager -There is no chance it will be an Urban Arterial Project^it ^ill"w
have to be LID -delete one asterik placed at Penn Street on the Construction ^..
Program Sheet.Last year this method was used,that is what probably caused
the confusion.Last year was more of a shopping list when making application
for Urban Arterial Project funds,but they had to be part of the Plan,otherwise
we could not receive any funding at all.This Six Year Program is pared down to !I
the revenues that would be available.
Councilman Moe -Are the rest of the asteriks in the proper position?
City Engineer,Weaver -Yes,I just checked them -they are.
Councilman Moe -How do we stand for Urban Arterial money?
City Manager - The Urban Arterial allocations are pretty well out and I think
Grape Drive is one of the last Urban Arterial Projects,we do not anticipate
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Councilman Ebbert - The projects listed are 1972-1977 -How come Locust Lane
is in there and it is being done now?
City Engineer Weaver -If for some reason they did have to carry over it would have
to show in the Six Year Street Program.
'Motion by Hill that the Six Year Street Program be approved by Resolution.
Second by Johnson.
Resolution No.533 was read in its entirety. It was notedby Councilman Hill
that the dates in the Resolution read 1972 through 1978, and amended his motion
to include correcting the dates from 1972 through 1977,and approved bythe second.
Motion carried.
Motion by Hill to adopt Resolution No. 533 adopting the Six Year Street Program
1972 through 1977.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - S & S ADDITION.
A letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,stating that the
Planning Commission has approved the plat and forwarded to the City Council for
their consideration*,All fees have been received by the City and approval of
the plat is recommended.The addition is onWheeler Road just east of the
Shell Bulk plant.The area is zoned Ligrt Industiral.An office building is going
into the site to be occupied presently by Swartz Electric.A covenant has been
signed by Swartz and Sneadthat would committhem to the street costs,plus
utilities at any time in the future they are requested by the City Council to make
installation,and agree not to oppose an LID.
Councilman Moe -Is that street ready to go in?
City Manager -That street would ultimately go in but not until some time in
the future.
Councilman Ebbert -Does Snead have any plans to move any of his equipment
there ?
City Manager -No,he does not.
Motion by Johnson to approve the plat.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO OPEN AN INSURANCE OFFICE IN HIGHWAY SERVICE ZONE -
MRS.M.C.OMAN /OOj
A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the City Planning Commission
on their regular meeting of June 10, 1971 considered Mrs.Oman's request to open
an insurance office in a Highway Service Zone along West Broadway.The Plann
ing Commission has recommended to the City Council that this request be allowed,
as the insurance office is of similar use to those specifiedin a Highway Service
Zone.
Motion by Johnson to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to allow
the request by Mrs.Oman.Second by Skaug.
Councilman Hill - Is this compatible to those uses specified in the Zoning
Ordinance?
Councilman Moe -It was hot listed,but is a similar use and compatible?
City Manager Waggener -Yes,that is why it takes a special permit by Council.
The question was called for and the motion carried.
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REQUEST TO MOVE A BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE THE CITY INTO HIGHWAY SERVICE
ZONE -MRS.M.C.OMAN.
A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the item was considered by
the Planning Commission on their regular meeting of June 24,1971.It was their
recommendation that the request be approved with a one-year completion date
and with the amount of bond to insure compliance to be established by the City
Council.
He further stated that Ordinance No.204 stipulates that a building can be moved
in the City only following public hearing by the City Council.Also suggested that
a $2,000 bond be posted to insure completion of the structure by August 1, 1972,
and to further insure that the building materials currently stored on the lot be re-["""
moved and the.lot be cleaned up bythat date.j
Mrs.Oman was present,and presented plans of the building itself and the place
ment of the building on the site.The building will house a Gift &Knit Shop and
and Insurance Office,each would be separate,not a combination in one office.
Mrs.Oman stated the entire front and two side walls will be new,along with
new plumbing and all new wiring;new paint and shake shingle roof.The entire
appearance will be rustic,done in earth tones.The location of the building on
the property is placed to allow adequate parking.
Councilman Moe - I think it is a very good plan.
Councilman Hill -Where on Broadway is it to be located?
Mrs.Oman -Just beyond Bills Market and Knick Knack Shop.
Motion by Johnson to set a public hearing for the next regular meeting of July 27,
1971,at 8:00 P.M.and stipulated that a bond be posted in the sum of $2,000 to
assure completion date of August 1, 1972 and to further insure that the building
materials currently stored on the lot be removed and the lot cleaned up by that date.
Second by Hill.
•nCityManagerWaggenersuggestedthebondbepostedafterapprovalatthepublicI
hearing and the special permit be issued upon the contingency that the bondwould .^
have to be posted.
REQUEST TO COVER PARKING METERS -RETAIL TRADES DIVISION,MOSES LAKE
jp CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Division stating
they will sponsor a"Sidewalk Sale"promotion on Friday and Saturday,July 16 and
17,1971.The division members request permission from the City Council to
cover the parking meters for this two-day sales event.
Motion by Skaug to grant the request.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
ELECTION CALENDAR
A letter was read from Charles Davenport,City Clerk-Finance Director,noting
that three councilman positions wlU be up for election.All filings will be for a
4-year term of office.Those terms affected are:Michael B.Boyle,Gordon M.
Ebbert and Otto Skaug.Position numbers have not been assigned to date,but
the State Law stated the City Clerk assigns the numbers,but instead Charles
Davenport asked those Councilmen to draw numbers with the following results:
Otto Skaug -Position No.1
Gordon M.Ebbert -Position No.2
Michael B.Boyle -Position No.3
The Election Calendar is as follows:
July 26 Filing Opens for Council Positions
July 30 Filing Closes for Council Positions
September 21 Municipal Primary Election
November 2 Municipal General Election
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SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ,,yj
A letter was submitted from the City Manager explaining that on June 1of this year
the "Shoreline Management Actof 1971",the outcome of Initiative 43/became effective.
Time limitations require early action in the development of guidelines ,master programs,
permit systems,and interim control cf development in the shore line areas.The Act
_would provide the State control all shorelines of the State of Washington. Moses
I Lake has a great dealof shoreline involved.Local governments are directed to sub
mit within six months a letter of intent to develop a master program to the Director of
W the Department of Ecology.If a letter is not submitted,the Department of Ecology
will carry out the provisions ofthe bill and adopt a master program for the shoreline
of the State within the jurisdiction of the local government.In order to participate
in decisions on shoreline developments,local governments are directed to complete
a comprehensive inventory of shorelines,including general ownership patterns,
general natural characteristics,and present and projected uses.Local governments
are also directed to complete a master program for the regulation of uses within
the shorelines of their respective jurisdiction in accordance with guidelines.
Mayor Skaug asked -Should there be some relationship with our Committies on
Planning ?
City Manager - I don't know how this willtie in.There will be workshops held
for guidelines,and I think for this area there will be a workshop in August. A
table is also enclosed from the State as to when all these things are to be accomplish-
ed,namely 1974.These aredates that would apply if everything would move at the
slowest rate.As of now permits will be required for substantial development of
$1000 or more and will have to be referred to the Planning Commission and have them
use their good judgement until some guidelines are forthcoming.Presently the
Planning Commission would have to be guided very strongly by our Zoning Ordinance.
*=J%Councilman Lindeli -Will this affect our development in Cascade Park?
City Manager -Probably would -again it would have to be included in our over
all plan.
Councilman Johnson -If we do this,will we hire another Planning Consultant?
City Manager - We are involved in the "Shoreline Act",'kolid Waste Management"
and a multiple things that we are needing to have don e.We are not providing
enough staff assistance to the Planning Commission.Federal and State matching
monies are almost not available any more.The Planning we need to do is not
being done.With the new Budget coming up,I hope we can add a person to the
Staff as a Planning Director.
Motion by Moe that theCity Manager be authorized to submit a letter to the
Director of the Department of Ecology stating our intent to develop a master
program for those portions of the shoreline of Moses Lake lying within the
corporate limits,and to coordinate with Grant County and the Moses Lake
Irrigation and Rehabilitation District in developing the inventory and master
program.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
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^PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTr;
\Councilman Johnson inquired whetherbur Planning Commission should not be
filled up.
Mayor Skaug - He was thinking of submitting the nameof Brad Ekstedt to
complete Ted Walter's term."I think he reflects just good solid thinking and
would like to place his name for consideration.He has been contacted and
indicated willingness to serve on the Planning Commission if confirmed by
..''the Council"
Motion by Johnson to accept Mayor Skaug's recommendation and appoint Brad
Ekstedt to complete the unexpired term of Ted Walters.Second by Moe.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M*
Mayor -Otto Mi Skaug
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