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COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session April 25,1972
•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.Minutes of the previous meeting of April 11,1972 wereapprovedaswrittenuponamotionbyLindell,second by Boyle.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
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GENERAL "1['™n'??PARK A'2l°Al
LIBRARY 12 588 27URBANARTERIAL"'J?'
WATER/SEWER 1'2,5 09SANITATION?,p,pcEQUIPMENTRENTAL'Ten?
FIREMENS PENSION 15'UJ
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t Motion by Lindell that the regular bills be paid.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
reC^'Warrant No's.2308 through 2388 in the amount of $32,631.72 were approved for payment.
CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETION -BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING -ALAN KIKUCHI /0/*Z
Acertificate was awarded Alan Kikuchi who has graduated from 400 hours Basic Law EnforcementTrainingCourseatOlympicCollegewhichisoperatedbytheWashingtonLawEnforcementOfficersTrainingCommission.Patrolman Kikuchi graduated with honors from this training session.MayorSkaugpresentedthecertificatetoAlanKikuchiandextendedcongratulationsonbehalfoftheCity
of Moses Lake.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - POLICE VEHICLES
Aletter was read from Public Works Director Weaver,stating that bids were opened on April 19,1972,/£/7forsupdkringthe Citywith two police cars.Two firms submitted bids,Moses Lake Ford and B&DAutomoSve.He recommended the City Council accept the low bid for Alternate Asubmitted by B&D
Automotive for the amount of $7,550.00.
Motion by Johnson to accept the low bid for Alternate Asubmitted by B&DAmerican.Second by
Lindell.Motion carried.
*Upon inquiry by Councilman Hill regarding the use of smaller cars,but also noting there was only about$182 difference P„blic Works Director Weaver commented thatin talking with the people at GeneraltaW^ASSi&ta,they stated the smaller cars were costing abit more for maintenance than the
larger cars,and for the small difference incostwould not warrant going tothe smaller cars.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -CASCADE PARK WELL
Aletter was read from Public Works Director Weaver stating bids for digging of «^«£^/Xf/
usinga negotiatedcontract and hiredlabor.
Richard Weaver commented that cave-ins were the anticipated problem that contractors with the typeSequipmenttodothisjobwereunfamiliarwithbecausetheyhaveneverdonethistypeofworkbe
fore, and therefor,did not want to bid.• • •
If oermission is granted to negotiate,would be on a basis of time and material with conditions to bemetWewillgetthequotationsforbasisofchargesforthevariousitems,to be dug with a clamshell,not withadrill rig.The things they are unfamiliar with we will do ourselves with our own
•people.
Motion by Hill to grant the request to negotiate.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
ORDNANCE NO.«41 -ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2 to R-3 -PUBLIC HEARING and SECOND REAPING //£/?
The nubile hearing was opened by Mayor Skaug,and asked the City Manager to present the proposaltfthe^ordinance?9 The zone change request has been approved by ^e banning Commission^ndre-commend[the change to City Council.The State law provides that aformal public bearing be held
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1 iThepublichearingwasdeclaredopenandMayorSkaugcalledforcommentsfromthoseattendingthe,
hearing.There were none.Neither hid written protests been filed.Motion by Hill and second by ^
Johnson that the public hearing portion for the citizens be closed.Motion carried.
Mayor Skaug asked Mr.Chaussee — So many times Council has been asked for a particular zone
change,what is your reflection on this particular projectJ?Mr.Chausee stated that tentative approval «
has been granted by HUD.
Councilman Moe inquired if this particular zone change falls into the area of the Shoreline Protection
area?/
Richard Weaver,City Engineer,stated that he talked to the Architect and saw a set of plans and
evaluated ttese plans with the Shoreline Guidelines and indicated to him what he has to go through;''
the minimum time is approximately 80 days.They will have to have the approval of the Department of
Ecology as well as approval here.Before we can do anything for them we have to see a plot plan.-
Councilman Johnson commented that in other words changing the zone just removes an obstacle.
Motion by Hill to close the public hearing,second by Johnson.Motion carried.
Motion by Johnson that the zone change from R-2 to R-3 be granted by adopting Ordirance No.641.
Second by Hill.Motion carried.'
ORDINANCE-REGULATING SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS -1st reading.
A letter was read from Fire Chief,Russ Beeman,stating the new ordinance will allow the sale of
"Safe and Sane"fireworks and public display of fireworks as set forth in RCW 70.77,and would also
repeal Ordinance No.132.Any person wanting to retail or hold a public display of fireworks must .attain a license from the State.Fire Marshal's office, receive permission from the Moses Lake City f—^
Council,provide adequate insurance coverage,and adhere to all laws required in the State statutes.*
The law,however,does not allow the sale of fireworks in any given year if there are conditions withintheCitythatwouldcauseaseverelifeorfirehazard.The Council may deny any application sub-| j
ject to those reasonable conditions.
City Manager Waggaier suggested,that after conferring with the City Attorney,the Council may wish
to delete "by resolution"in Section 1,8-th line of the ordinance,since a resolution is nearly the
same as a formally stated motion.
Motion by Johnson that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted with the deletion as suggested
by the City Manager.Second by Moe.
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Councilman Lindell inquired if this is pretty much a copy of the State law?
City Attorney,John Calbom stated,no,it incorporates the State law by reference,so the State law
actually sets out the type of fireworks that are safe and sane.The reason for this type of ordinance
is to amend the existing one that prohibits the sale of fireworks.
Councilman Hill stated that should we have an extremely dry Spring and Summer, he doesn't see
anything in the Ordinance giving the Fire Chief the power to prohibit it once permission has been
granted.
City Attorney Calbom stated,they have a limited sale time according to the State law,believe it is
from June 28 until July 6.Also once the permit has been granted,I don't think he would have the
authority.
City Manager Waggener commented that it would be a tough problem if you should want to withdraw.
After approval is given presumably they are goingto go ahead with orderings pplies - they will have
some cash outlays,and it would be difficult to cut them off.
The question was called regarding the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
j>RESOLUTION NO.566 -ANNEXING RIGHT OF WAY ALONG EAST BROADWAY f~*
(P Public Works Director submitted a letter stating that the Washington State Highway Department hasrequested that the City annex the complete right of way of SR 171,between Block Street and SR 17,
and also presented a mapshowing the section of land to be annexed. Property owners deeded the 20feet additional to the 60 feet the State owned,and the State Attorney thought with the City owning it
there would be no question in ownership of the highway right of way.The State will maintain it.
Motion by Moe that the resolution be adopted.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE -ANNEXING RIGHT OF WAY ALONG EAST BROADWAY -1st reading.
Motion by Moe;second by Johnson to accept the first reading of the ordinance regarding annexing
'the complete right of way of SR 171,between Block Street and SR 17.Motion carried.
^RESOLUTION NO.567 -ACCEPTING DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSE FOR WELL NO.10.
A letter was read from Public Works Director Weaver stating the resolution accepts the property from
Mrs.Rila M.Jones.This is the last piece of property that gives the City the full width on Peninsula
Drive in front of Well No.10.
Motion by Lindell to adopt the resolution.Second by Boyle.Motion carried..
RESOLUTION NO.568 AND RESOLUTION NO.569 -ACCEPTING DEEDS FOR RIGHT OF WAY -AL BRIGGS /QL/0
The resolutions are for accepting deeds for street extension to provide right of way over the property.
Motion by Johnson to adopt both resolutions.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.570 -PROPOSED L.I.D.NO.26
The resolution was read by title only.It establishes a preliminary hearing on the proposed LID on
May 23,1972 in consideration of a petition by property owners for paving of the alley between Ash
'and Beech Streets running from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue.The cost estimate is around $5,000.
Motion by Moe that the resolution be approved.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
MOSES LAKE AIR SERVICE -PROPOSED AMENDED LEASE.
A letter was read from Moses Lake Air Service requesting amending Item 5 and Item 14 of their lease
regarding the installation of underground fuel facilities so that they remain the property of Moses
xLake Air Service should they terminate their lease.
A letter was read from Public Works Director Weaver stating that D.M.Jackson,Manager c?Moses
Lake Air Service has contacted the Standard Oil Company about putting in underground fuel tanks
and pumps at their site at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.Moses Lake Air Service is willing to •
do this at their own expense if the lease is amended to read that the fuel storage tank and pump will
•*remain the property of Moses Lake Air Service and not become the property of the City,and he re
commended the lease be so amended.
Motion by Hill to accept the recommendation of a rew amended lease,
carried.
Second by Lindell.Motion
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SEATTLE OUTBOARD ASSOCATION -REQUEST FOR USE OF CASCADE PARK.
Aletter was read from Dean Hughes,Chairman of the Seattle Outboard Association,stating they plan //^/
.to hold the Western Divisionals for Outboard Boating at Moses Lake subject to the Council's approval.
They are requesting the use of the City Park at Cascade Valley,the site of the 1963 National Races.
The dates are scheduled for June 17 and 18th.They carry insurance on all races,leaving all held harm-
less.for liability claims.Also stated they do not plan to charge admission to the site,however,it
would be a good opportunity for local clubs to make some money by setting up a concession,as their
club has no facilities.
City Manager Waggener commented that we do have some minor problems as far as construction work
at Cascade Park,it would mean changing our schedule for seed beds to be prepared and rew grass
planting.We would delay planting grass and cap off the sprinklers without putting the heads on.I
think we should be aware that we do have work to prepare and plant grass at a later date,but think it
would be a good influx of activity for that week-end,and recommend that the request be granted.
Dean Hughes was present and stated the boats a very noisy,probably some of.the noisest and thefastest.Anyone that wins in this is automatically eligible for the Nationals.We will be happyto
work with the City of Moses Lake regarding a time factor because of the noise.
Motion by Johnson that the request be granted.Second by Skaug.Motion carried.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES -APPLICATION TO SELL FIREWORKS
Aletterwas read from Fire Chief Russ Beeman,statingthat an application has been submitted bythe /G^S'
Moses Lake Eagles Club to sell safe and^ane fireworks on the northwest corner of Jack's Bargain Barn
parking lot.Presently there is an ordinance prohibiting the sale of fireworks within the City of Moses
Lake.He had requested the ordinance be repealed to allow the sale of safe and sane fireworks.If the
new ordinance is adopted by the Council,he recommends the Eagles Club be granted a permit to sell
safe and sane fireworks subject to the requirements of the new ordinance.
Otto Skaug stated since the first reading of the ordinance has been accepted by the Council earlier at
this meeting,we can safely act on this particular request.
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Motion by Johnson we grant the Eagles request contingent upon passage of the new ordinance.
Second by Hill.Motion carried.Opposed by Boyle.
")LETTER FROM MRS.OLANDER -GLASS PROBLEM
Mayor Skaug reada letter from Mrs.Katie Olander addressedto Councilman Johnson,stating that
she wants to draw attention to a problem in town - a glass problem.No other town has as muchbrokenglass at intersections and next to walls along some buildings. Can't something be doneaboutit? Laterin Spring when children runbarefootand women wear thin soled shoes, there will
truly be injuries.Fines should be imposed on those who throw these bottles.
City ManagerWaggener commented to this,that the street sweeper cleans up to the curb, the side-
vialks rest with the property owners, not with the City, and such problems as she refers to do exist'.
I have never known a community that does a poorer job of cleaning up sidewalks.We do have a *
problem keeping them clean in the Summer and snow removed in the Winter.
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a LARSON SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT -APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS -STEVENS,THOMPSON &RUNYAN
Jim Fulton and George Nordby,representatives of Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.,were present.
JimFulton stated the City Council previously approved the preliminary plans and specifications forthe proposed Larson Sewage Treatment Plant and they are here to present the final plans and specifica
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Vicinity map relative to the City of Moses Lake.
Basic layout of the treatment plant.
Sewage,water and piping plans.
Plant profile and details through the treatment plant.
Details of the hydraulic structure.
Details of the lagoons and areation basins.
Control building site plan - this area will be landscaped to beautify the area.
Control building site plan details.
Control building architecture plans and.elevations.Control building sections and schedules of the building construction.Electrical details of the control building.-
Details of drainage and ventilation.
Control building structural details.
Air Conditioning details.
Control building mechanical details
20.Electrical site plan details.
Motion by Boyle that the final plans be approvedand authorization be given for submittal to the StateDepartmentofEcologyandtheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyfortheirapprovaloftheplans and specifications prior to advertising for bids.Second by Lindell. Motion carried.
LARSON TREATMENT PLANT •FINANCIAL PROPOSAL FOR BONDING -BLYTH &CO.
WATER & SEWER RATE STUDY - REQUEST TO ENGAGE CONSULTANTS.
Aletter was read from City Manager Waggener,stating that final plans and construction of Larson
Treatment Plant have been presented for the Council's approval. It will be necessary to issue water
and sewer revenue bonds to finance those improvements and requested authorization from the Council
to accept the proposal as presented by Blyth &Co.,for preparation of all necessary information for
public offering of the bonds.
Willard B.Vadman,Manager of the MunicipalConsulting Department of Blyth &Co.,submitted aproposalstatingthatwhenfinancingisrequiredafteradoptionof new rates for water and sewerservice,they will be prepared to submit a proposal for purchase of water and sewer revenue bonds
consistent with the recommended and approved plan of financing es necessary to meet the financial
needs of the project.The proposal will be consistent with the market for comparable bonds at the
time of each bond issue.
In event that agreement for purchase of the bondsis not established as proposed, they agree to beavailable, foran additional fee, for preparation ofthe appropriate information for public offering of.the bonds.This fee will not exceed 1/2 of 1%of the amount of each bond issue except that there shallbeaminimumfee of $4,000 foreach separateoffering ofbonds.They reserve the rightto bidonany
public offering of bonds,and if successful,would still receive the appropriate fee as Indicated.
City Manager Waggener stated that Mr.Vadman has worked withthe City some years in the past with
our utility construction and this is the reason we have contacted the firmof Blyth&0o.to engage
for these services.
Councilman Ebbert inquiredof Mr.Vadman if he was recommending a change in rate structure ?
Hereplied that because of the Larson treatment plant involving an increase and improvements of the
existing facilities,even though the City has shown an excellent earningcapacity, andto step into the
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program that the City is being faced with,particularly as far as revenue is concerned,a rate changeljineffectis essential.We propose to work with the consulting engineers and with the information
furnished by the City's staff and propose a recommendation to you in respect to a new rate structure.
•j Councilman Johnson inquired if he Is implying that we cannot bond this without a rate study?
Mr.Vadman commented that basically with the Larson improvement,it is indicated it would be a
requirement.
_City Manager Waggener commented that at least at this point a rate structure would require a review
for the bonds to be marketable.It is certainly desirable and would be helpful to have periodical re
view of the rate structure in any study.Also with approvel of the improvements at the Larson system,
we felt that we should have to project costs available to you before we can do a rate structure.We j
have a sewer rate structure that yields about one-half of handling the sewage system.We have a !
low.structure on ourwater; we did this so people would not allow their lawns to dry up.Perhaps we j
£^need a rate structure that is realistic enough not to encourage wasting water.The.rate structure would be
*>^-kept separate from the Larson System,in that they are two separate systems.When you have that long
-a time period between reviews of the rates as we have had,say some 20 and 30 years,it can be rather ;
shocking some times,even though the study may develop that no rate structure change is necessary.j
.The proposal is that we would review a rate structure for water and sewer in the City System and the I
^5 Larson System, in fact thefe will be four parts to it.
Councilman Hill commented, why are we considering spending about $4,000 when we have a good . j
finance man and our own computer,and what about our own engineering department?j
•••tvCity ManagerWaggener explained that we propose to do the computerwork ourselves;we definitely j
are anticipating some input into it.I think if you would look at the work load for the engineers,they I
do not have the time.The work they are doing we must be involved in if we are to get any federal i
grants after 1973.We think that Blyth &Company,and Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.,have [
the technical expertise that we think is important to us,more important than the expenditure of $4000.i
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Councilman Hill inquired,that if the study were made by our own people would it be acceptable by
the bonding company?
Mr.Vadman stated the bonding companies are interested in the validity of the revenue showing present
ed to them,and this is particularly true if there is a change.Even Seattle,with their extensive staff,
have employed outside source.
City Manager Waggener said,the total price of the rate study is $4,000 for Stevens,Thompson &
Runyan,and $2,000 for Blyth and Co.Our part will be computer services.Also he stated,perhaps
there is a little confusion caused by discussing the proposal for bonding and the water St sewer rate I
study as one item, and suggested since both are being combined in the discussion,a letter be read I
from Stevens,Thompson &Runyan regardingthe rate study, along with his preliminary letter.j
Aletter from the City Manager concerning the water &sewer rate study was read,statingthat financing [of-the Larson Sewage Treatment Plantand financingof various improvements suggested as a part of the j
Comprehensive Water &Sewer Study previously submitted by Stevens,Thompson & Runyan,Inc.,will [
require revisions of our present rate structure.We propose a comprehensive rate analysis to determine \
equitable rates for water and sewer services for an adequate maintenance and operation program of j
existing facilities,and to amortize capital improvement programs contemplated over the next several j
years.}
Mr.Weaver, Mr.Davenport and the City Manager metwith Hal Murray of Stevens,Thompson &j
Runyan,Inc.,and Mr.Willard Vadman of Blyth &Co.,Inc.,regarding an approach for such rate Ianalysis.He requests authorization from the City Council to engage the services of these two firms j
who will work cooperatively with the City of Moses Lake in analyzing our needs and recommend revised rate structures for consideration ofthe CityCouncil.Separate rate structures will be proposed j
for water and for -sewage with separate rate structures also proposed for the Larson facilities and for
the City of Moses Lake facilities.
It might be informative for the City Council to know that our present water rate structure was
established in July,1952 by Ordinance No.179.That ordinance repealed Ordinance No.32 adopted
in July of 1941 and actually slightly decreased the rate structure for water services.The entire rate
structure was reviewed in 1964 and was revised by Ordinance No.513 in October of 1964.The intent
at that time was not to increase the rate schedule,but to equalize certain inequities that existed in
the structure.The overall effect of the revised rate structure was a 5%increase in rates.The water
rates for the City of Moses Lake then have not been appreciably changed in the past 30 years.
Ordinance No.179 adopted in July of 1952,established our current rate for sewer service inside the
corporate limits.The rate structure for handling sewage has not changed since that time.The cost
records indicate that the fee schedule is not adequate to handle normal maintenance and operation
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A letter was read from Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.,stating that in accordance with the
request they have analyzed the work they feel would be required to review the finances of the City
of Moses Lake and Larson water-sewer system,and develop equitable user charges which will pro
vide the income required for the operation of the system.
The letter continued stating -"Our recommendations as to the steps required to accomplish this
analysis,and the responsibility for carrying out the steps are outlined below.
1.The City will provide the total water consumption of the various types of the customers within
the various ranges of the rate schedule for a period of at least one year.
2.STR will assist the City personnel in establishing the priorities and costs of a capital improve
ments program.
3.The City will obtain from a financial consultant the debt service to meet the proposed improvements.
4.The City will provide a detailed breakdown of water-sewer revenue and income for the past three years.
5.STR would assist the City in projecting future operating expenses for the water-sewer systems'.'
6.STR will review the expenses of the systems,including existing and proposed debt service re
quirements and allocate them to the various customer categories on an equitable basis.
7.STR would prepare alternative rate schedules to provide the total income required,and to pro-,
vide equitable cost distribution within the customer categories.
'8.The City will run these alternative rate schedules on its computer,and provide STR with the *
projected revenues.
9.STR will assist the City in reviewing the existing connection charges for adequacy and equitability,
and recommend changes,if necessary.
10.STR will review the existing water-sewer system ordinances and recommend changes,if desirable.
11.STR will compare'the proposed changes in the rates'with those of similar cities in the area.
12.STR will submit the findings of the analysis to the City Council in the form of a report.
We estimate thatthecostofSTR assistingthe City inthis analysis would be about $4,000.Ifthe 'j"™""}
City requires any further information on the above scope of work,we would-be happy to oblige."
City Manager Waggener commented that they have the expertise to do the work now.Think also several '•
alternates should be tried on this type of work,and what we are asking now for the first time to have
assistance to do a professional job on the rate structure.We have used a lot of consulting services in
the last few years,but the projects we have done have been quite important also.
Councilman Hill stated -It appears that what STR is going to provide is already available to us.It just
seems to me that for $6,000 plus dollars they are going to do a lot of duplicating work that was done pre-*
viously.
City Manager Waggener commented,that any items that we had given to them they would take off and '
do additional work,but they will not duplicate that already done.I think the proper role of a consultant
is to provide assistance,but we should not walk away from the rate study of which we had no input.
We also expect to bring the results of the study to the Council for your approval.
Councilman Johnson -Our total.bonding would be based on approximately $600,000 of the original
application of $800,000 allocating our local share of 52%,so we are talking about some $300,000
plus bonding issue roughly.
(Financial Proposal for Bonding:)
Motion by Lindell -We have to have the bonding,therefore,I make a motion —recommending we
accept the proposal of Blyth &Co.,for preparation of all necessary information for public offering of
the bonds.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
(Water &Sewer Rate Study:)
Motion by Ebbert recommending that the Council authorize the City Manager to engage the services of
the two firms,that of Blyth &Co.,and Stevens,Thompson &Runyan,Inc.,for a rate structure study.
Second by Boyle.Motioncarried.Opposed by Hill and Johnson.
CASCADE PARK -IAC AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION
A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the accompanying agreement for purchase of
Cascade Park property has been presented for our approval.The Department of Natural Resources
Board has approved our request to purchase the Cascade Park site.Necessary documents from the
Department of Natural Resources will follow.He requests authorization to sign the accompanying
agreementas submitted by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Motion by Johnson to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.Second by Hill.Motion carried.
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T.O.P.I.C.S.STUDY
Aletterwas read from the Public Works Director thatat the City Council meeting of April n,1972 ///}
Mr. Donald F. Munro, an associate of the firm of Redford Engineers,Inc.,presented for considera-''tion by the City Council a TOPICS Studyfor the City of Moses Lake, and requests that the Counciltakethefollowingactiononthisreport:
-.1„Accept and approve the TOPICS Study as presented.
2.Authorize the City Manager to apply for TOPICS funds for the following projects:
1. Traffic signals on Division Street at 4th and 5th Avenues $54,000.00
2.Traffic signals on Third Avenue at Alder,Division,Ash and
Beech Streets.118,000.00
3.Division Street,Alder Street connector 196,000.00
3. That the City Council pass the accompanying resolution that requests the^♦State Highway Department carry out Project Number 6, on State Route 171j^•orWest Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.
OO Motion by Boyle that the Public Works Director's requests No.1through No.3be granted.
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ftQ ALCOHOLISM PROGRAM PLAN
Aletter wasread from the City Manager stating hewas submitting correspondence addressed to lll^
MayorSkaug from the Department of Social and Health Services regarding Senate Bill #29, and '
Senate Bill #298 regarding alcoholism program requirements.Senate Bill 29 will require that suit-
,able treatment facilities be developed,with the effective date of the Act, January 1, 1974. Senate
Bill 298 provides that 2% of the local liquor profits and tax disbursements be devoted to an alcoholism
program approved by the State Department of Social and Health Services.
We are required to submit an acceptable letter of intent by May 15,1972,indicating that we will be
;participating in an approved program.Failure to file such letter of intent will result in a total loss
of liquor profits as normally distributed in June and July of 1972.
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On April 19, 1972 Mayor Skaug and the City Manager met with the County Commissioners and withMayors of all cities in Grant County regarding this issue.It was tentatively agreed at that meeting
that all cities and the County would cooperate by contributing their funds to Grant County for alloca
tion to the Grant County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program.They will then develop a
comprehensive plan to conform with State requirements,contracting with referral agencies as necessary.
He requests authorization to submit a letter on behalf of the City of Moses Lake indicating that we will
be participating in a program through the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board,provided their
program is approved by the State Department of Social and Health Services.The County Commissioners
propose to prepare a resolution for submission to the Department of Social and Health Services.
-When available it will be presented for the Council's consideration.
Councilman Ebbert inquired -the referral agencies will have no means of subsistance other than
what the County will give them ?
City Manager Waggener commented -working with a County agency,and having it through an arm of
government,makes good sense.In 1974 when we are required to be involved in requireing treatment
facilities,then again,I think it is important to work with a level of government to be equipped to pro
vide the facilities.I think it is important to get our letter of intent to the State Department of Social
and Health Services.
Motion by Hill that we send a letter of intent to the State Department of Social and Health Services.
Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -POLICE -CUSHMAN 3-WHEEL VEHICLE.
Aletterwasread from Rich Weaver,Public Works Director,forwarding for approval specifications for /&<S
.'•the purchase of a new police parking checker scooter.The purchase of this scooter was included in
the 1972 Budget.He requests approval of the specifications and permission to advertise for bids.
Motion by Moe to authorize the request to call for bids,and also approval of the specifications.
Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY -PROPOSED FUNDING APPLICATION
A letter was read from the Public Works Director that after reviewing the guidelines from the Economic
Assistance Authority concerning administration of grants and loans to local governmental units for the
construction of public facilities titled "Jobs Now",and the eligibility and priority rating criteria,he
requests the City Manager be granted authority to apply for economic assistance on the basis of 75-25%
grants on the following projects:
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1.Larson Sewerage Treatment Plant - 52%of $810,000.
2.Construction of traffic signals on Division Street at 5th &4th
3.Construction of traffic signals on Third Ave.at Alder,Division,
Ash and Beech Streets
4.Construction of the Division Street -Alder Street connector
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$422,000.00
54,000.00
118,000.00
196.000.00
$790,000.00
These projects will serve to alleviate one of more serious problems pointed out by the TOPICS
Study.We are in an EDAarea with chronic unemployment problems and should be high on the
priority list.
He also recommends consideration of the creation of.public parking facilities in downtown Moses
Lake by purchasing and developing the two parking lots at Third and Alder and at Third and Ash.
Financing to be 75%Economic Assistance Authority and 25%Local Improvement District.
City Manager Waggener commented that if successful we will get 75%funding instead of 66%.
We are using the amount of money in our original application for grant.
Councilman Hill stated -in regards to the parking lots,the lot on Third and Alder,is it large enough?
The City Manager stated that he would suggest that we need to list sites that tie down an application,
and if the program could be put together,it would be land that would be available at a price we can
afford,and move from there.
Motion by Hill that application for funding be approved.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
HANSEN'S SELF-SERVICE -APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LICENSE
The Mayor announced the Washington State Liquor Control Board has submitted to him an application
for Hansen's Self Service for a license to operate a tavern at 233 Western Avenue.The locationis
compatable regarding zoning and the applicant has been approved.The application only requires his
signature,and he intends to approve it,however polling of the Council is desirable.Council concurred.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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