1973 01 09COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session January 9,1973
Council Chambers 8:00 P.M.
Members present:Councilman Robt.E.Hill,Norman W.Johnson,Gordon M.Ebbert,OttoM.Skaug,
-I Ernest Lindell and Michael Boyle. Councilman W. B. Moe was not present.He
asked to be excused because he was ill.
1 Mayor Skaugcalled the meetingto order and called for approval of the minutes of the previous
Council meeting of December 26,1972.Motion by Lindell to approve the minutes as written.Second
by Hill.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
FUND $
GENERAL 3,764.94
STREET 582.61
PARK 2,004.50
URBAN ARTERIAL 16,870.49
WATER/SEWER '33,413.28
_EQUIPMENT RENTAL 18,940.78
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1>Motion by Johnson that the regular bills be paid.Second by.Boyle.Motion carried.
00."5Cj Warrant No's 3654 through 3725 in the amount of $75,576.60 were approved for payment./2-?-^
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Mayor Skaug welcomed Boy Scout Troop 69 along with their leader LaVon Palmer.
ORDINANCE NO.662 -SPECIAL REVENUE SHARING FUND (second reading).
:•/o/oTheordinancewasreadbytitleonly,establishing a special revenue fund as required by 51.40
Regulations Governing Federal Revenue Sharing Program.
Motion by Hill to pass the ordinance.Second by Tohnson.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.663 -REPEALING CHAPTER 2.4 -PARK FUND (second reading)./^<Pj
The ordinance was read in its entirety,repealing Chapter 2.4 of the City of Moses Lake Municipal
•Code which established a Park and Playground Fund and authorizing transfer of any sum of money be-
-longing or due this fund to the General Fund of the City of Moses Lake.
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v Motion by Boyle to pass the ordinance.Second by Lindell.Motion carried.
*ORDINANCE NO.664 -REPEALING CHAPTER 6.16;6.22 and 6.24 RELATING TO PINBALL MACHINES,/OM
PUNCH BOARDS AND WAIVING MASTER LICENSE FEES (second reading).
The ordinance was read by title only.Moved by Johnson to pass the ordinance.Second by Hill.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.589 -PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON EAST BROADWAY FROM PIONEER WflT TO SR 171./Q^7
The resolution was read in its entirety regulating in accordance with Ordinance No.629 the speed
of vehicles and regulating parking on State Route 171 which is also a city street designated as Broadway
Avenue within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake,and that the City shall regulate and enforce
all traffic and parking restriction on such street according to RCW 47.24.020 (11),but all regulation
adopted by the City relating to the speeds,parking and traffic control devices on such streets not identi
cal to State Law relating thereto shall be subject to the apDroval of the State Highway Commission
before becoming effective.Therefore,the resolution stipulates that it shall be unlawful for any person
to stand or park a vehicle at any time on any day on the following described section of State Koute 171
(Broadway Avenue).From Mile Post 3.34 at Block Street to Mile Post 3.82 at Junction State Route 171
on both sides.
MayorSkaug stated that City officials had met yesterday (Monday)with most of the property owners in
this area affected by the parking regulations proposed in the resolution as presented to the City Council
on the previous meeting of December 26th which stipulated no parking on East Broadway from Pioneer Way
to SR171. Some opposition was voiced by the property owners,and therefore,a revised resolution is
being presented as read.
Motion by Hill to adopt the resolution.Second by Boyle.
before Voting on the motion theMayor asked for comments from those peopie in attendance concerned
and affected by this revised parking regulation along East Broadway. Public Works Director Weaver
presented a set of plans to illustrate where parking would be allowed and where it would be prohibited.Accordingto the plan shown he explained there would be two lanes for traffic with one lane for parking
on each side from Pioneer Way to Block Street and from there on to SR171 it would be two traffic lanesandshoulderoneachsidewithnoparkingallowed.
L. E.Thompson,a property owner on East Broadway,stated that as he understood the objection to thewholesituation is whatis going to be donebetweenthe curband the sidewalk and the big objectionofthepropertyownersis notbeingable to utilize the area between the sidewalkand the curb,it is an
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M-l zoned area and in his business they are dealing in trucks that are going in and out and turning,but
with the single lane it gets pretty tight some times and what objection would there be against black-
topping the strip in question.When he talked with the Highway Engineers,all they could talk was curb
cut and a normal 100-foot width street.
Mayor Skaug commented that the 15?foot strip between the sidewalk and the curb is meant for beautifi-
cation.The State owns 100 feet,and that in no way can it be utilized by the property owners.The State
is bearing the cost of this.McAtee and Heath has been awarded the contract to proceed on the job,and
it seems a rather hopeless cause,especially after numerous invitations were made by the State for the
adjacent property owners to view the plans by holding public hearings,with notices of same published
in the paper.The last public hearing was held in October1972,after which the State presented to the
City Council the elevations they were going to plan to specify,and it met with the Council's approval.
Victor Proulx,owner of the Sportsman Tavern on East Broadway,stated that the parking proposal is fine
as far as he is concerned,and he inquired where the light poles would be placed.City Engineer Weaver
stated the light poles would be placed in the 15?foot strip and that also"lighting from Date to Block will
be supplemented with additional lighting.
Dick Penhallurick,property owner in the area,stated that since it is an industrial area,that the
beautification strip is quite impractical and most of the property owners voiced their opinion in the
signed memo submitted,and that they still are against the no parking strip from Block Street on out
to SR 171,whether it is in grass or rock.The people feel that they need wide streets,and want the
100-foot street with parking on the side rather than the beautification strip for the area past Date
Street on out to SR 171.
Harry Stern,of Harry's Radiator Shop,stated he is satisfied with the parking regulation as far as his.
business is concerned.
Councilman Ebbert inquired -that if for instance we let a contract and do away with the beautification
and black-top the strip,would the State not allow us to use it for parking Bnyway.?City Manager
Waggener stated,that it could not even function for parking,there isn't anyway they could use that 15?
feet for parking.They could move the curb back,commented Dick Penhallurick.Mayor Skaug replied
he is a little belated in emphasizing that now,since the contract has been awarded for the project.
L. E.Thompson inquired what the plans are for beautification.I know what exists,just weeds growing
through the rocks at the present time.Do the property owners have anything to say about the type of
beautification?City Manager Waggener stated there is no beautification in the present contract, and f
whatever is going to be done will be the responsibility of the City,and what will be done rests with the
City Council.Certainly something should be done from what*it is now.
The question was called -motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Skaug commented that the City should get together with the Beautification Committee and .
appeal to the people as to what avenue should be taken.
RESOLUTION NO.590 -AMENDING PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO.516.-
A letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,stating the resolution provides the following
changes:Section 19,first paragraph -"Any overtime not used as time off shall be paid to the employee at
the end of each monthly paid period."This is requested to improve accounting procedures.Section 19,
third paragraph provides -"When the Fire Inspector responds to an emergency alert during his off-duty
time,he shall receive overtime allowance computed in the same manner as an employee of similar rank
working a twenty-four (24)hour shift."This is in accordance with the current union contract with the
Fire Department.Section 31,subparagraph "a"provides -"that a monthly car allowance may be paid in
an amount provided in the Annual Budget approved by the City Council."All other provisions of Resolution
No.516 are unchanged.
Motion by Lindell that the resolution be adopted.Second by Boyle.
Councilman Hill inquired about liability coverage when using a personal car for city business,and
was informed that if it is necessary for city personnel or officials to use their personal car for city
business they are protected under the city's liability coverage.
The question was called -motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -RECORDING TRAFFIC COUNTERS
xr\\Aletter was read from the Public Works Director stating that specifications have been prepared for the .
\-purchase of seven new digital Traffic Counters.Funds of $8,000 have beenobligated bythe Washington
State Traffic Commission for this purchase,and is requesting Council permission to advertise for bids
with bid opening on February 7,1973 at 2:00 P.M.Motion by Johnson to grant the request.Second by
Hill.Motion carried.
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REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS - ONE 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK
A letter was read from the Public Works Director stating that specifications have been prepared for
the purchase of one 3/4 ton pickup truck.Funds were approved for the purchase of this equipment
in the Equipment Rental Division of the 1973 Budget, and requested permission that bids be received
and opened on February 7,1973 at 2:00 P.M.Motion by Hill to grant the request.Second by Boyle.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -TWO POLICE CARS
Aletterwas read from the Public Works Director stating that specifications have been prepared for /O/7
the purchase of two police-cars.Funds were approved for the purchase of these cars in the Equip
ment Rental Division of the 1973 Budget.Motion by Boyle that the request be granted.Second by
Lindell.Motion carried.
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Mayor Skaug stated that an open study session is necessary to meet with representatives from Stevens
Thompson &Runyan,regarding the rate structure and capital improvement program. He suggested
January 22,1973 at 8:00 P.M.The council concurred.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
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MAYOR -Otto M.Skaiig
ATTEST:
City'Clerk -Charles Daven