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1972 03 281701 COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session March 28,1972 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.Lindell and Michael Boyle. Mayor Skaug called the meeting to order.Rev.Bob King,Chairman of the Moses Lake Ministerial Association gave the invocation.Mayor Skaug stated that we hope to have a Minister from each denomination to give the invocation at Council meetings. Minutes of the March 14,1972 meeting were approved as written upona motion by Lindell.Second by Johnson.Motion carried. REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FUND GENERAL $6,025.03 STREET 528.50 ARTERIAL STREET 1.00 PARK 1,131.78 LIBRARY 58.60 URBAN ARTERIAL 2,869.55 WATER/SEWER 1,520.86 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 857.43 Motion by Hill that the regular bills be paid.Second by Boyle.Motion carried. o Warrant No's.2140 through 2216 in the amount of $12,992.75 were approved for payment. TRI-COUNTY CITIZENS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM -REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION. Aletterwas read from T.A.Roscher,Chairman ofthe Grant County Advisory Board onAlcoholism,if)7 requesting a reconsideration of their original proposal as presented at the Council meeting of March 14,1972,stating they did not fully explain the program,therefore,did not receive proper evaluation,and at this time clarify their position by presenting the Council with factual information concerning the Center in Moses Lake,and justify immediate financial need. Mayor Skaug commented that at the last meeting the Council voted to pay 2%of the City of Moses Lake's share of the liquor profits,which has been mandated by the State Legislature.The timing.has not been determined as to the effective date of this particular law.City Manager Waggener stated he has not received word as yet,but it is assumed it would be in July;a payment to be made from the quarter end ing in June. Bill Ford,Director of the Tri-County Council,stated the mandate set forth by the State regarding Senate Bill 298 will take effect June 15.This knowledge was made available from one of the County Commissioners,Frenchy O'Donnell.However,he stated this was not the issue they requested at the last meeting;their request was for their own source of funding to carry the Center over until July 1, and this present request of money has nothing to do with Senate Bill 298.The request that we have • made is for funding for existing programs within the community.•>.; Virgil Hastings stated the Center needed these funds now;that Mr.Ford is a very capable director, and would like to have these funds to continue this program from now until July 1. Helen Moberg,chairman of the fund-raising drive,stated the committee has put in many hours trying to get enough funds to meet their financial needs.We have a commitment from the State where we .j, are to raise $1.00 for every $3.00 they give us,and thinks it is very important to the community.We did « receive some generous contributions from some of the business people,but not near enough,and are theretoseeiftheCityCouncilcouldhelpout.The reason we are probably not getting the money,is | because of the stigma connected with alcoholism.\ 1CarolynGillen,Secretary at the Referral Center,stated the Director Bill Ford spends 2 days at the \ Center here in Moses Lake and the other days it is manned by wlunteers.Help has been asked from »civic groups, churches and through the school system. The main function at the Center is to couneel,jand no fee is charged for their program.It is not operated by a temperance group,but,feels education \is the most important thing, andwehavequite a service in this community;ministers are working j with them; judges have sent people to them through the alcoholism school; and activities Just for the j month of March were 71 people have come through for factual information to write term papers,andpeoplethatarejustinterestedin what the alcoholism center is and it s program. 1702 Council Minutes:2 March 28,1972 Allen Springer,Teacher in the Moses Lake School District,stated that material received from the Alcoholism Referral Center has been most helpful-...preparing the teachers,,mostly in'movies and resource material,and Mr.Ford himself presents an excellent point of view to the students,and has seen a change in the attitude of the students in making intelligent decisions about alcoholism. Agenes Leighton,a Counsellor at Moses Lake High School,stated their interest is not only the educational point of view they get from the Referral Center,but that the Center is starting a Court School and receive intensified education along this line,and are especially interested in getting this help to our teenagers of Moses Lake,and it is for that reason they wish the funds to be able to continue the service. Councilman Ebbert asked Bill Ford as to where they are getting local funds?Ford stated it was raised by the chairman of the local committee.His own salary is guaranteed by State funds.The local funds are used for educational material,film,tapes,projectors,screens,etc.,and the money goes right back into the community. Councilman Ebbert then asked -how much money do you need between now and July?Ford stated that $2500 is requested and the figure presented tonight.In order to qualify to the State grant they are going to need a minimum of $1,000.There should be no need for additional request outlays after July when they will be receiving 2%of the liquor tax profits from all cities in Grant County. We happen to be the people that have a subcontract from the State Department of Social and Health Services.My salary is paid in part by the State,and everything we have is open to audit,both financial and manhours. Mayor Skaug directed his statement to Bill Ford,stating -you made the statement thajt monies allocated in behalf were to be direct to the County Commissioners? Bill Ford -My understanding of Bill 298 -will submit a plan to the City Council,and the County Commissioners would take this money into the County Treasury and forward it where it will be matched by existing federal funds and then disburse it back to the County for disbursement. Mayor Skaug inquired -would they necessarily direct the money toward your group? Bill Ford -They would have to.There are letters being prepared at this time that our Council would be the recipient.This should have been done some time ago to inform the cities of the decision and of the attorney generals implementation of this bill. City Manager Waggener stated that Senate Bill 298 requires the city to pay 2%to an alcoholism pro-. gram that is approved by the State Social anH Health Services.We have received no.infbrmation to what agency to remit this;but the requestthis evening is not for 2%but for 4%"',so Moses Lake Would be paying $4,000 and not the $2,000 it would be paying on 2%,and so far as administration of the funds by the County Commissioner,they frankly,have not made a determination at this point as to what agency they will go to contribute funds.They think that perhaps their Department of Mental • Health may be orethey would like to look at as receiving contributing funds.It could be a matter of the County doing one thing and the City doing another when the County is charged with administra tion of the funds.It is a decision for the City Council to make.The City Council has until July 1, when the city received the money,to make a decision,then would have something more positive to act on than they have this evening. Bill Ford -This request tonight has absolutely nothing to do with Senate Bill 298.The request is concern for support of an existing program.It is an outright request for financial support for an existing program to continue. Councilman Lindell informed Mr.Ford that our Budget is presently well set.Had we known about this last Fall when we set this years budget -might have made some allowances. Helen Mo berg -We are new at this kind of pilot program and we did not know how to go about rais- ng funds.However,we did move from the Third Avenue building to the Broadway Building.We have to pay for rent,film,phone and many bills we could present,right now,and if we want to keep this program until July,we do need some money,and if we can't,we will have to get it by going back to knocking on doors. Councilman Boyle asked -What is your anticipated budget fcr the year 1972 above and beyond your salary for the actual needs for Grant County.Bill Ford stated -we are talking about $3,000 for the fiscal year. Councilman Ebbert inquired if they are approaching the City Councils of each city in the County. Bill Ford stated that 100%of the program is taking place right here.The othercities would have been approached would not Senate Bill 298 been implemented. 00 170fr Councll Minutes:3 March 28,1972 Councilman Ebbert asked if they had approached any of the civic clubs.Helen Moberg stated,yes they had,but again they were too late in the year,their monies had been appropriated for some other cause,like the Lions give their money for glasses and have their money for the year budgeted.out. We are just stumbling this year,and in the future we will know little more in how to raise the funds. Councilman Hill commented,that since this being a County project,why didn't they start at the County level.Bill Ford stated they got into quite a political mish-mash because this money is to be used specifically in Moses Lake. Councilman Hill stated,the he did not think this can be resolved right now without looking at the budget before we make a decision. Motion by Hill to instruct the City Manager bring to the April 11th meeting a summary of the budget so we have a report for the Tri-County Alcoholism request.Second by Boyle.Motion carried. Councilman Hill stated that in light of some things brought to light this evening,and since he made the motion at the March 14th meeting regarding the 2%,he moved for reconsideration of his motion in which we designated 2%of our liquor profits.He stated,I raise some question tonight whether • the Tri-County Citizens Council is the group to whom the money is to be given.Think we better look at those letters Mr.Ford referred to before we take firm action.Second by Boyle.Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.555 -ACCEPTING PROPOSAL -ANNEXATION OF TOWN OF WESTLAKE //JiPTheresolutionwasreadinitsentirety,,accepting the proposal of the Town of Westlake to be annex-& ed to the City of Moses Lake, including all lands located within the corporate limits of the Town of r^^q Westlake,Washington.The Resolution submitted by the Town of Westlake to the Moses Lake City /Co j Council on March 14,1972 was also read again. A letter from R.F.Coyle,of Security Associates,was read,expressing that he differed with the opinion of Fire Chief Beeman in regards as to how annexation of Westlake and the Municipal Airport would affect the fire insurance rating for the citizens in Moses Lake,and felt it would jeopardize the fire grading of the City. A letter from Fire Chief Beeman was submitted and read in answer to Mr.Coyle's letter to clarify any misunderstanding regarding losing the city's present fire insurance rating.He stated the City of Moses Lake was last graded in 1961 and that time were 44 points from being a Class 3 rating,and 456 points above a Class 5.That was 11 years ago and we have upgraded continually both in equip ment and procedure,and with this position on the grading schedule,the City could not through the ' annexation of Westlake be placed in any danger of.losing the present rating.With our Class 2 water- system'and Class 4 fire rating,would guess we most likely would qualify for Class 3 fire rating. City Manager Waggener commented,that when the determination was made in 1961,came to the con clusion that Class 3 fire insurance rating for the City of Moses Lake was not realistic to be able to afford it,since we do not have that kind of revenue,mainly the number of firemen on shift is one of the major points we would not be able to meet for that classification,and our Fire Department is rated'very highly in training procedure,etc. In response to the question raised by Tim Monek,regarding failure of septic tanks at Westlake, City Engineer Weaver,stated that failure of same would mean repair of the system and whether the failure resulted with the soil taking this kind of disposal,then'repairing the septic tank system would only be required,otherwise some day with septic tanks not being acceptable,at that time then a small package treatment plant would take care of the entire area. Alex Law voiced his opinion opposing annexation of Westlake by quoting from the letter he submitted to the Columbia Basin Herald about 10 days ago,and stated he still maintains the same question, "why do we need Westlake in the City of Moses Lake"? Mel Zornes,a former resident of Westlake,attempted to answer that question by stating that he lived there before Westlake was incorporated,and after incorporation we could do some of the things we could not do before.We were able to get street lights and street improvements and a police officer, and now pure and simple are we going to go back into an unincorporated community again without any control and let it deteriorate beyond repair,or is the City of Moses going to take it over and not allow this to happen,especially since it is right at the entrance into Moses Lake? Harold Hochstatter voiced the opinion that he was bonded about two years ago to clean up his mess and if that is fair to him,maybe Westlake should be bonded to do the same.Clean it up and make uswantit..* 1?04 n$h Council Minutes:4 March 28, 1972 Wes Austin -stated he lives in Westlake and resented the implication thatwe have a mess out there.If we do - I haven't seen it.I don'tlhink we need to clean up a mess.We are on your western approach and the businesses out there are neat - what mess do we have to clean up? Marshall Burress -stated the abandoned buildings and debris on the south side of the freeway will be cleaned up by GSA,and we have their assurance it will be taken care of. Mrs.Teresa Garcia formerly lived in Westlake,and stated that the people out there would like betterhousing, and in applying for federal funds for a town that size,well, they have to be a sizeable city ' to take advantage of federal funds,and the peopleout there would like better houses by building better homes. Steve Monek - I think to those who are opposed - what is there for Moses Lake to gain,only the possibility of increase in taxes at a later date. Councilman Moe - If you are talking about increase in taxes - there is the possibility of annexing-our sanitary land fill,and if we don't we may find our sanitary fill between here and Ephrata or maybe even Quincy,and it will cost much more to haul the garbage that distance....'.» Harold Hochstatter - It seems we do a lot of studies -yet do we have to buy Westlake?I don't like to have the garbage dump held over our heads. City Manager Waggener stated -it was just a point of information.According to the Solid Waste Management Act requirements,a County waste study was recommended.Having our continuing land fill may be important and the only way we can do that is for the land fill to be located in our corporate limits. Motion by Hill the resolution be denied.The motion lost for want of a second. Motion by Johnson to allow a couple of meetings before the next regular council meeting to consider this annexation by giving it further study regarding comments received at this meeting.Second by Skaug. • Councilman Hill stated,we have had 6 weeks to make up our minds and I think we should make a decision now. The question was called -Those in favor of the motion =Skaug,Ebbert and Johnson. Those opposing =Hill,Lindell,Moe and Boyle. The motion was lost. Motion by Moe to adopt the resolution.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.Hill opposed. TESS.E.MCDONALD -.RE:TAVERN BUILDING AT 4th &BEECH STREETS Aletter was read from Jess E.McDonald requesting permission to appear before the Council in the '.^ matter of constructing a new tavern building to be located on the corner of 4th and Beech streets.*^*' Also two letters of personal recommendation were submitted and read from Gray &Osbourne,Consult ing Engineers and R. R.Jump,Consulting Engineer. Mr.McDonald stated that he has beenin the contractingbusiness forabout 12 years and now would *^ylike to invest in a buiiding to be operated as a tavern by him and his wife for about 6 months and then ,' perhaps look for a manager.He also plans to have a lunch business as well,presuming that 30%to 40%of the business will be the lunch portion.The location is at 4th and Beech,directly behind the Post Office.The location is in accordance with regulations regarding distance from schools,churches,; etc.He stated he has talked with the people at the Bank across the street,and the Post Office,and / at this point had received no objections from them.He also talked to the Chief of Police,Chamber of -^ Commerce,the Superintendent of Schools and to the student body president of Big Bend Comranity College,, and received no objections. He presented a scale model of the tavern building,as well as what the interior would be like.He' stated it will not be an ordinary tavern -it will be a nice clean.tavern that you can take anyone to. The plans will be drawn to meet fire and building code;parking space will be in front of the building. He does not plan a large lighted sign extending above the building,only a small sign on the front of the building.The building will be approximately 80 ft.x 47 feet on a 140 x 100 ft.lot. A letter was read from Delbert and Dorothy Guffin,residing at 506 S.Beech Street protesting the location of the tavern at the proposed location.They felt the area should be left open for other types of business since there are two taverns within two blocks with two stores within the two blocks also handling bottle beverages and one restaurant within that area where beverages are served.Also a * Park with children playground and public swimming pool one block away;also churches and schools nearby. .I 5 " s - 1705 Council Minutes:5 March 28,1972 Ray Greenwood,Attorney,submitted a letter whichwas read, addressed to theWashingtonState Liquor Control Board,signed by operators of establishments servingalcoholic beverages: -Elmer's, Kelly's Tavern,Corral Tavern,Hunters Inn,.Ripple Tavern,Turf Cafe and Porterhouse,protesting the additional tavern to locate in Moses Lake, for economic reasons,and that for a population of 10,310 the present establishments are more than adequate to fulfill the public need, and for the best interest of those establishments that have invested in locating here. Othersvoicing opposition to the tavern location were, Mrs.Goodrich and BillTreacy, along withJoeDobia,fcrcy Wentlen, Carl Goodrich,Lloyd Pool, Mrs.Ron Hoffman,voicing oppositionfor,••"similar,reasons,and just against having another establishment serving alcoholic beverages. •,•' Others voicing approval for the establishment were Al Buckingham,BBCC Student Body President,Dennis Dexter,BBCC Staff member, Ed Reeves,Contractor,and John Smith,student. 0©CouncilmanEbbertinquired of City ManagerWaggener - Since this looks like a two-faceted thing - £*location or objecting to having anothertavern; if we object to the location, do they suggest a change?^The City Manager statedthatthe Liquor Board may grant the license regardless what the Council says {2EJ '-:fori whatever basis you would like. S "•*'Tom Watson -owner of Ripple Tavern -stated,in answering your question,they will not issue the Q '*license if the Council is against it.Mel Zomes,commented,that the Liquor Board will post the '-notice for 30 days,and you can go right to the Liquor Board at that time and submit your approval or disapproval.The posting has the information where to submit that,address,etc. Councilman Moe - I would like to see a copy of the Liquor Control Boards option to the City Council. e City Manager Waggener stated,that all we are issued is a brief memo that an application for license has been filed.This was on the agenda because Mr. McDonald wanted to inform the'City Council what he wants to do. The application indicates a specified time,and if no response is forwarded, they 'assume it to be favorable. Councilman Moe stated that on behalf of information Mr.McDonald is not asking for our decision, the fact is,te wants to explain what he wants to do. The Liquor Board has not given formal correspondence.Motion by Moe that nodecisionbe made on this matteruntil a formal request is forth coming from the Liquor Board.Second by Johnson. Councilman Boyle - Our not acting on this at this time would this give formal approval;there is a 10-day limit,can this be construed as a formal approval? Councilman Hill - We should not be in a.position to legislate against business,and if we are going to have one tavern or 50 taverns,the main question is,is it adequately located. Councilman Lindell - In the past instances we were forced to let other service stations establish froma business standpoint;we have no choice,but on a moral standpoint,I am against it.That is my personal opinion. City Manager.Waggener stated, if it is the Council's desire to delay it,I can contact the Liquor Board asking to delay it,I am sure they will honor that. The question was called -Motion carried. RayGreenwood commented,that if such a request had not been received,that such an application be mailed to you.for action. At this time Mayor Skaug moved that due to the lateness of hour,and more business on the agenda to be taken care of,the Council continue the meeting to tomorrow night -March 29, 1972-at 8:P.M. Seconded and carried.(Time;11:35 P.M.) RE-CONVENED COUNCIL MEETING 8:00 P.M.City Hall - MARCH 29,1972 ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT ORDINANCE -LICENSING OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES (1st reading) I The ordinance was read inits entirety.Mayor Skaug stated for interest and opportunity for each to /Ucp** voice their opinion,this meeting will be conducted similar to a public hearing,then the discussion will be closed to the public and turned over to the Council and questions to be asked by them. V ••«**?*»«•.'.VZjr.wi • Council Minutes: 6 March 2g,1972 Ray Greenwood,representing tavern owners of Moses Lake, expressed the opinion that the feesaccordingto the ordinance,are unrealistic.Before the Council.makes a final decision, they should meetwith these people that have the amusement devices in their establishment.He indicated thefeessetwillforcetheseamusementdevicestobeabandonedbytheowners.Other cities neaby donotchargea license fee for some ofthe amusement devices you recommend a raise in fees; theyarelowerthan whatyouare imposing.The tax shouldbe determined on the basis of a discussion withthepeoplewhoareutilizingthese devices and realize the income from them.Also regarding thetransferability; the State Liquor Control Board regulations are ratherrigid, andIf theycan *e met certainly the license for the amusement device should be transferred with it.It is a valuable Dleceofpropertythat the seller has paid for.*p Mr.Meinke,owner of Kelly's Tavern,stated that as far as the tavern operators are concerned,they do not oppose a tax,but do prefer a fair tax. Mayor Skaug noted that this is the first reading ofthe ordinance,and it takes two readings, andchangescanbe made prior to the second reading. Mayor Skaug closed the discussion after no other responses wereforthcoming and asked if there had been written protests submitted. Therewere none. TheCouncil members were asked if thev had any questions. Councilman Lindell asked,for record purposes,what is the present charge for amusement devices in the ordinances we have in effect at the present time? City Manager Waggener stated,the present ordinances are the same,with the exception of the Master License,it has been reduced.Also pool tables were not specifically included;the new ordinance does include them.Also we did include coin operated devices,such as pool tables, some are now coin operated.There was some ambiguity in the past,and for those items specifi-* cally mentioned,the only way they could be placed in the taverns were through a Master License. Councilman Johnson stated that it seems the basic problem here is the amount of the fee.If these r—^ people desire to meet with us,I think we should. Motion by Johnson that the City Council meet with the business people utilizing the amusement devices as a source of income.Second by Hill.Motion carried.The date for the meeting was set for April 11,1972 at 7:00 P.M. LIONS CLUB -REQUEST TO SELL FIREWORKS A letter was read from the Lions Club,signed by Tom Taylor,requesting to sell Safe and Sane Fire-' works at two locations within the City,at the Vista Village Parking lot and the Tri-State Parking lot from June 26,1972 through July 4,1972.In addition,requesting permission to put on a public fire works display at McCosh Park on the evening ofJuly 4,1972. A letter was read from Fire Chief Beeman,recommending the permit be denied,as the request is in «. violation of Ordinance #132,which states it shall be unlawful for any person,firm or corporation to sell or offer or expose for sale any fireworks within the City of Moses Lake.If the Council wished, he recommended they amend Ordinance #132,which would cause it to be in accord with the State Fire works Law of 1961,referred to as the Safe and Sane Fireworks Law. Councilman Johnson commented,then at this point we should be in accord and change our ordinance. Fire Chief Beeman explained that the State Law does put out very strict rules,and they are administer ed from the State Fire Marshal's office.If our city ordinance is changed,it would still give the Council, authority of approving the application as to location,people could not set up stands anywhere.." City Attorney Calbom explained that according to the Attorney General ruling,you cannot restrict the absolute sale of fireworks,the application has to come to the City Council and the right to determine if the sale of fireworks should be allowed at the locations requested. Motion by Ebbert to change Ordinance No.132 to agree with the State law.Second by Johnson. Upon inquiry from the Council,City Manager Waggener stated,that the amended ordinance could be presented at the April 11th meeting,and pass the second reading on the April 25th meeting.If the Council is favorable,also,there is nothing to prevent them from acting on the request by the Lions r~~* Club at this meeting. The question was called -Motion carried. / Motion by Johnson to grant the request of the Lions Club,contingent upon them submitting their State Permit,insurance,and all necessary documents required.Second by Moe.Motion carried. In favor =Hill,Johnson,Ebbert,Skaug.Opposed =Lindell and Boyle. Council Minutes:7 March 29,1972 Motion by Johnson to grant the Lions Club permission to put on their fireworks display in McCosh Park on the evening of July 4,1972,also requiring them to submit the necessary permits,insurance..,J and necessary documents for this display.Second by Boyle.Motion carried unanimously. v RECREATION CENTER -REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE RECOGNITION A letter was read from Bill Karwacki,Chairman,Committee for Recreation center,stating a Committee interested in a new recreation center has been investigating the possibility of such a jbuildingfor Moses Lake.They beganmeeting two years agoand stoppedin June of 1970 pending j the outcome of the overall community needs study.The group has recently reactivated and would \liketodiscuss their progress with the Council and possibly get official sarcticn from the City for j the committee.I Gary McCollum, a memberof the Committee,stated that what the committee is asking is for jrecognitiontoproceedforafeasibilitystudy in establishment ofa recreation center within the.j Q©community that might serve both youth and senior citizens.Basis of the study would be the j§Sa needs and desires of the community to be included in the building, such as a swimming pool,i^arts and crafts rooms,seniorcitizen center,multiple purpose rooms,office and meeting roomsj-r-j and perhaps a handball court,and find out what it would cost.\ Q Councilman Hill inquired -then you hope to find the needs and then come back to the City Council j Q throughobligations bonds, or what?! \ Gary McCollum stated,that essentially this is correct,and there is a possibility for federal funding, and if so,will find that out and report back to the Council.j i Mayor Skaug asked - would the blessing of the City lend importance to your feasibility study?» 'Bill Karwacki stated this was the feeling of the Committee,that just a group of citizens without Council approval would just be spinning their wheels; prefer to have the Council's approval and j recognition of this Committee.The steering committee consists of: Mary Cunnington,Lyle Hicks,!Don Hollingberry,Sally McLanahan,Leone Reiman,Bill Karwacki,Bill Skeels and Gary McCollum.j Motion by Ebbert that we give this committe their recognitionof this project.Second by Lindell.j Councilman Moe - I object to the wording ofyour motion,Gordon.I think the Mayor should appoint j the committee.j Councilman Ebbert -then it would require the Mayaor appoint the committee members.Councilman Moe - not necessarily.Theonly thing is we would have control over the committee.Also I believe j. the Mayor should serve as chairman of that committee.Ebbert = If it were a Council function,yes,. but as I understand it they want recognition and approval from the Council and not be a Council function. Councilman Hill -They shouldbe commended.j Gary McCollum stated our intent is simply to have the Council recognize the fact that there is such ( a committee in existance and in agreement with the Committee conducting a feasibility study,and i not to encumber the Council with the responsibility,but to come back to the City Council and make recommendations that you could act upon.\ Motion carried.Opposed by Moe.Johnson abstained.[ ORDINANCE NO.638 -PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (2nd reading)./O^P"I The ordinance was read by title only.Motion by Ebbert to approve the second reading and adopt the j ordinance.j Councilman Hill inquired,- why do we own an airport when we have Grant County Airport?•'\City Manager Waggener stated, at the time the Port District acquired the Larson Air Force Base, we j seriously considered abandonment of our present airport.At that time the Port Commissioners were \anxious to keep the FAA control tower. Since thentolth the increasedjet traffic,they frankly would j, rather not have the smaller craft.It might be something to discuss with the Port control if they would jliketotakeovertheAirport.j Councilman Moe - I would object to that.The City Manager stated,I think some of the smaller iplanepilotswouldopposeit.There are problems;we don't really have enough traffic to do the kind j of maintenance Job that really needs to be done.On the other hand,it does provide a service,A—'particularly forthe smallaircraft pilots. It is kind of a nuisance item, andagain it does not bring j »,in enough revenue to pay for itself. Q<\ I7u7 ifoe- ,,\*.♦q March 29,1972CouncilMinutes:8 Councilman Ebbert commented,that there is no maintenance service at the Grant County Airport,S^Snc^welSS theTg pound out there,thinks we should have the municipal airport annexed so we can at least police the area. Motion carried. .npnTMANCE NO.639 -ADOPTING 1970 EDITION UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (2nd reading) \$The ordinance was read by title only.Motion by Boyle that the ordinance be adopted.Second by Hill.Motion carried.^npnmANCF NO.640 -AMENDING TITT.F.7OF MUNICIPAL CODE -"Shoplifting"-(2nd reading) P \he ordinance was read by title only.Motion by Hill the ordinance be adopted.Second by Johnson. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 556 -ADVANCE TRAVEL REVOLVING FUND. |&'Aletter was read from Charles Davenport,Finance Director-City Clerk,stating that it ^necessary1forofficersandemployeesoftheCitytomakeperiodictripsforthepurposeofrepresentingtheCity•at variou^meeting and to attend training seminars and schools.In the past the employee or officerhaJadvancedtheamountrequiredtoattendsuchmeetings,and a delay from two to three weeks haveoccu^ed™^reining the employee,which in some instances has caused ahardship to do this,dueTthe fact that the Council meets only twice a month to approve purchase orders;RCW^42.24 120allowsfortheestablishmentofarevolvingfundsothatofficersandemployeesoftheCitycouldbeadvancedmoney'to ^Mhese costs.They would submit docummented expenses upon their return,itd^^^^^d be issued and the revolving fund reimbursed.The Council would still be informed of the expense by their review of the purchase oraers. Resolution No.556 was read in its entirety.Motion by Ebbert to adopt the resolution.Second by Hill.Motion carried. MTI.LER HOMES -REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF UTILITIES. a iPttPr was read from John W.Underwood,Attorney for Miller Homes,Inc.,stating they des.ire^to ..^^^^^X^f^i^e City of Moses for extension of existing Moses Lake sewer lines . to its real property at the intersection of SR-17 and Interstate 90. Aletter was read from City Manager Waggener,stating that in subsequent meetings Miller Homes,"^•fnc have discussed also possible extension of water lines,and recommended that connection tooiS;uSttties be allowed in accordance with our general policy allowing extension of utilities ton^nh^rtl areas of thlcity,so as to discourage a proliferation of inadequate systems that will be wm ^developed and presented for the Council's consideration ata future date. Councilman Moe commented,that they are depending on the taxpayer to provide it for them,but at therSiS«mo thpv wllTbe ncompetition with the people downtown to have a service extended out there.•l^^^^^^S^People in'Mo'ses Lake to provide the facilities they are in cpmpetL- tion with them.. ' ritv Manaaer Waaaener stated,that a utility operates completely independent from otherS2JSSSo^the c^Our au'itude has always been the purpose to serve the city as well as serve?he surrounding area.They should not pay ahigher rate structure by virtue rf service to^Miller Homes.MUler Homes would -paya /ate that would help pay maintenance and operating costs of the system Ourstwaaetreatmentplantislargeenoughtotakecareofanadditionaldoubleofourpresent•population.The^'wouldhelp pay for this.We don't lose anything,if we have aproper rate structure.We don't lose by adding more customers; if anything, we gain by that. Councilman Moe commented that the business generated out there would not pay the 1/2 $sales tax .Council man Hill inquired,ifthis were approved,would this be payable in^ance?City Manager Waggener commented,that our anticipation would be that Miller Homes have theirSneeringcrewdotheworkunderoursupervision.There would be no cash outlay asi fer .as the cityfsconberned.This is one way of doing it,or have them .post a bond to be assured the bills would be paid.Councilman Moe -You are creating a situation by encouraging a development outside AecJW limits.-The^ity Manager stated that about 10 years ago we had the policy of not allowing utilities outside thecitylimttsinordertocontrolgrowthwithinthecityandbenefitfrompropertytaxesetc.and it didSotworic-we had small water districts around us that were developed with inadequate systems andeventuallybecameapoWemtousasourwatersystemgrows,and frankly the same thing can happenhirettwouldibepossibleforthemtousewaterfromtheirownwell.and handle their own lagoon system. You cannot stop a development outsidethe area byjust not allowing them utilities. \9 170$ —Council Minutes:9 March 29,1972 Councilman Moe - I will site the 1/2£sales tax and real property tax by not allowing it on that »—'/basis.Motion by Moe to deny the request.Second by Johnson. Councilman Ebbert - Do you feel that if we deny the use of city utilities they will not develop that area? Councilman Moe - I don't know,that is a question for Miller Homes,but I think we are creating a situation that will make it easier for them. The question was called - In favor =Johnson and Moe.Opposed -Hill,Ebbert,Skaug,Lindell and JJoyle.The motion failed. Motion by Skaug that the request be granted,subject to the specifications and details for the extension embodying the master plan,be approved by the City Council of Moses Lake.Motion carried.Opposed by Johnson and Moe. 00 fr»AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY A A „,5 •~'/off*T«A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the Technical Executive Committee,as establish-£T *eii in conjunction with the Solid Waste Management grant,has interviewed various consultants,and^have recommended that the firm ofHill,Ingman,Chase &Company be engaged to conduct a Solid£3 Waste Management Study for Grant County, and he requested authorization for the City Clerk and him- s--•-self to sign the accompanying agreement on behalf of the City of Moses Lake. City Manager Waggener briefly reviewed that we have an agreement with Grant County and the City of Ephrata,and were authorized to submit a prospectus for a grant to study solid waste management. A solid waste management study is required by State legislation;the only question is how we do it. The^grant has been authorized;then the next logical step is to proceed with the study..The Executive Commi- tee,recommended this particular consulting firm.The City of Ephrata and Grant County have already r 'approved entering into the contract with them utilizing this particular firm. *•x *The plan is to abandon the many open garbage dumps and narrow down to several sanitary fill sites "»that can be utilized with a heavy enough load.. <>\ "^Motion by Johnson to authorize the City Clerk and City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of .;the.City of Moses Lake.Second by Hill.Motion carried. \."> PROTECT AGREEMENT -LARSON PLAYFIELD DEVELOPMENT A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the accompanying agreement has been presented • by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for our approval.Upon return of the agreement we are authorized to proceed with construction,and requested authorization to sign on behalf of the City of Moses Lake. ^Motion by Hill to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Moses Lake.Second by Johnson.Motion carried. REMODELING OF CITY HALL OFFICES Aletter was read from the City Manager stating, that the 1972 budget provides $10,000 for remodel-/&/<r ing of City Hall office space to provide for better utilization of space and improve working conditions. Proposed that the existing wooden partitions be removed and that existing furniture be replaced with modular units,providing an.improved work station for each position.Also needed is replacement of drapes and carpeting of the entire work area. The Inter-Government Cooperation Act of the State of Washington allows the city to purchase furniture through State bid.State bid prices forreplacement of all office furniture is $6,603.18,and a compara tive quote for local purchase is $8,345.80.He requested authorization to purchase furniture from Bank and Office Interiors of Seattle,Washington,who hold the State contract.In addition to the furniture for which quotations have been received,we will also need to purchase furniture for the Community Develop-. ment Director and for the Police Clerk.He also presented a floor plan sketch along with more detailed Information of furniture items. Councilman Ebbert stated,that whenever possible he is not in favor of trading outside the City,but there seems to be an awful lot of difference.The City Manager agreed,and is sure the local dealer ,gave us the very best price,and frankly,told us the State bid is below the price they can purchase. We have not completed arrangements as to what we are going to do with the existing furniture.We have had a quotation on it locally even if they do not get the bid,they bid roughly $600. Bob Grotowski from Haleys,was present and stated they do have another line by the same manufacturer /..' ///S- 17iu \e> A AlO' Council Minutes:10 March 29,1972 which is the 4300 line and it is a line made available to them to be comparative on this type of v thing,that it is possible they could make a considerable reduction in bid.This line is about 95%of the quality of the 4200 line. Motion by Johnson that the City Manager negotiate with Haley's if they can get close'r on figures and bring it back to Council.Second by Ebbert.Motion carried. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT A letter was read from the Public Works Director,requesting permission to call for bids on two new police cars budgeted in the 1972 budget.He submitted specifications for two alternative bids. Alternative "A"would be for automobiles similar to a standards size Ford,Chevrolet,Dodge or Ambassador.Alternate "B"would be for automobiles similar to a Torino,Satellite,Chevelle or Matador.Cities as large as Seattle and Los Angeles,after detailed study,have found that the smaller size cars with certain modifications,to be a preferable car for Urban Police use.Therefore,' request to call for alternate bids in order that we might evaluate benefits in using these smaller sized- cars. Motion by Ebbert to authorize the call for bids.Second by Lindell.Motion carried. CLAIM AGAINST CITY -DICK HINKHOUSE A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the accompanying claim has been forwarded to our insurance agency for processing,and suggests that the Council minutes merely note receipt of *• the claim.The claim was made by Dick Hinkhouse for damage to his airplane when a wheel dropped into a hole on the ramp and damaged the propeller. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. 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