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.COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session
Council Chambers
April 24,1973
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.
Invocation -Robert King -Nazarene Church
Mayor Skaug called the meeting to order and called for approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
of April 10,1973'.Motion by Boyle and second by Johnson that the minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS
FUND
GENERAL
STREET
arterial street
urban arterial
watt;-/3;wer
sanitation
equipment renta3
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
$12,145.15
4,608.25
3,034.16
13,628.05
8,807.98
7,845.08
9,310.37
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Motion by Lindell that the regular bills be paid.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
Warrant No's.4205 through 4289 in the amount of $59,459.04 were approved for payment.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -NEGOTIATED CONTRACT -CASCADE PARK SWIMMING AREA WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
City Manager Chet Waggener explained that some time ago we called for bids for Cascade Park as a one
package pioject,and we received one bid which was rejected,and we decided not to consolidate all the
work.Wo asked for and received Council permission to negotiate individual phases of the work.There
"is Still more work to do.This portion includes controls,chlorinating system,pump and piping that goes
into the well house to serve the swimming area.
Public Works Director Rich Weaver stated that two proposals were received for this work by Leonard
Plumbing Company for $7,427 and one from Marchand,Inc.,for $0,011.50.He recommended the con
tract he awarded to Leonard Plumbing for $7,427.He noted that the Engineers estimate was $7,506.
Motion by Ebbert to accept Leonard Plumbing Company's bid of $7,427.Second by Lindell.Motion
carried.
C0N3IDFRAT1ON OF BID-NEGOTIATED CONTRACT -PIONEER WAY SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
The Public Works Director stated that we have a new proposal from Tyee and they propose to do the
work for $2,653 and to do the emergency lane controls and modifications to the opticoin detector system
not to exceed $3200,making a total of $5853.00.The engineers'estimate was $6195.The emergency
system wiring has to go jointly with the street lighting.That question still remains whether we can get
wiring through.If we cannot,we will have to find an alternate route or abandon it rather than tear up
a street.We plan to take the risk on this rather than lave the contractor put in a higher contingency
over $3200.Basically it is evaluating the cost against the benefits received.
Motion by Boyle to accept the negotiated bid of $5853 by Tyee Electric for this particular work,
by Ebbert.Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -GRAPE DRIVE BEAUTIFICATION -CONTRACT #72-12
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Bid.s were opened on April 20,1973 and a bid summary was submitted.Rich Weaver noted that Huether
Construction Company ofWenatchee showed their base bid the same as the total ,this he stated no doubt
should read $14,666 instead of $43,666.He recommended awarding the contract to Huether Company for
the base bid work and that alternate "C"not be done at this time,and accept Alternates "A" &"B",for
a total cf $4#7-wr6.He further explained that Alternate "A"was the work behind the sidewalk and around
tire "retaining walls'on private property and to replant them.Alternate "B"was for the trees on the project
and for the traffic island.He would recommend awarding the bid to HeutherCompany for "A"and "B"
upon further verification of their credentials.(area of the project:-Dale Road to Highway 17 ).
Motion by Hill to accept the bid of Huethcr Company as recommended by Rich Weaver after checking them
out whether they are properly bonded,etc.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -CASCADE PARK PUMPHOUSE -CONTRACT NO.72-11 (Marchand)
A letter was read from the Public Works Director stating that Marchand Construction Company has
completed all the work on the above contract,and recommended the City Council accept this work and
enter the 30-day lien period.Motion by Johnson to accept the work and enter into the 30-day lien period.
Second by Ebbeix.Motion carried.
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ACCEPTANCE OFWORK -PIONEER WAY II-A lANDSj^JJSlG^^ONTRACT NO. 72-07 (G &k),
Aletter was read from the Public Works Director staling that G &RSprinkler has completed HI th'e
work on the above contract,and recommended the City Council accept the work and enter into the
30-day lien period.
Bob Hill inquired about 3or 4 shrubs he noticed'near Hill Street on the southwest side looked as though
they are dying and wondered if that is the city's responsibility or the contractors'?Bill Skeels stated
that usually the contracts are written that the contractor ;s responsible for replacing once,,and if the
second planting dies it is the city's responsibllty,and those are second plantings.Motion by Skaug
to accept the project and enter into the 30-day lien period.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.'
u\RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION -EXPANSION OF BIG SUN TRAI3 SRJARK_
Aletter was read from Larry Hibbard,Community Development Director,stating thai Mr.Carl Laursen
has recently purchased the Big Sun Trailer Park on Marina Drive. In addition he has obtained on option
on a lot to the south of the existing park.He has requested that he be permitted to expand the present
trailer park to include the additional lot.The Planning Commission held a hearing on the request as re
quired by ordinance on April 12. Following the hearing,at which no objections were made, the Commission
recommended that the request be granted.The extension will be developed in compliance with Section -
3.24.210.80 of the Zoning Code entitled "Special Use Regulations - Mobile Trailer House Courts".
Inquiry was made by Hill regarding the statement made in the minutes at the Planning Con.mission hearing
that Mr.Oman,(the adjoining property owner)did not wish to see his front yard become an overflow of
the trailer park.He noted that the Planning Commission had no comment on that in their motion,nor did
they react or recognize that comment regarding the overflow thinking.He asked Mr.Laursen as to what
are his overflow possibilities,and Mr.Laursen replied that he is not planning on using that area;that
he planned to put in three regulars only in there and that is all he is planning for additional spaces.
Motion by Ebbert to allow Mr.Laursen to expand his trailer court to include the additional loc.Second
by Boyle.Motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION FROM PARK &RECREATION COMMISSION -SITE FOR REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
A letter was read from Jim Adamson,Director of the Moses Lake Schools Physical Education and Athletics
program,stating they have received a request from the Washington InterscholaStic Activities Association,
for Moses Lake as a site fcr the Class 'A'Regional Baseball playoffs.This year is the ftrst for official
State Baseball Tournaments and the Association is looking for sites that have lights so games may be play-'
ed at night to attract maximum attendance.The dates have been established as May 25 and 25,with two
games (7:00 and 9:00 P.M.)played on the 25th and one game (8:00 P.M.)on the 26th.The letter further
states that it v/ould be necessary to charge admission to the games to help defray the tournament:expense,
and he assumed it would be $1.50 for adults and 75£for students.He asked for a decision as soon as
possible so finalization of plans may be made.He also added that it would undoubtedly attract a number
of people to Moses Lake for two days,and an opportunity for wonderful public relations.
A letter was also read from the Asst.Park &.Recreation Director,Jody Millward,stating that he met with
the Park &Recreation Commission on April 18th,and it was the feeling of the Commission that the play
offs be held here,and that it would be consistent with the new recreation facilities use policy to allow
them to charge admission to the games.Also that it would be prestigious for Mores Lake to host this
first State Baseball Tournament,and that it would bring some outside people to Moses Lake.
Motion by Hill,-being a public entity,that we give the School District the right to plan their Class
'A'Baseball program and charge admission.Second by Johnson.
Moe inquired as to what has been done about dust control in that area.People in that area were concern
ed about that and also the heavy traffic.Johnson suggested for the two days to run a water truck out there
to hold down the dust.Bill Skeels mentioned that was done last year and also kept the dust down with sprink
lers and hoses.
The question was called -motion carried.
WHEELER ROAD LANDSCAPING -APPROVAL OF PLANS &REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
The Public Works Director stated that the plans were just finished this afternoon,but the State Highway
Department has run into r.nags regarding the funding,and v/ould like to bring this back to the City Council
at the next meeting.
A REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -EQUIPMENT -ONE-HALF TON PICKUP TRUCK
\0 a letter was read from the Public Works Department stating that plans and specifications have been pre
pared for the replacement of one half-ton pickup.The pickup being replaced is not operable and repair
estimates are extensive '$1,094.63 for parts,not including labor),and recommended replacement of the
1971 one-half ton pickup,and call for bids for a new pickup in accordance with specifications submitted
to council.Bid opening v/ould scheduled for May 2,1973,if request is granted.
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Motion by Tohnson to authorize replacement and call for bids for a new one-half ton pickup truck.
Second by Hill.Motion carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
City Manager Chet Waggener stated there were several items he wanted the Council to be informed of
that were rot n(cessarily agenda items.
Aletters presented by Police Chief B,,,U?,that^f^^^ll^^Se^i^
Septeir.Vr 14,1973.
7\nz appointment information was received by telephone,and anticipate a letter from the F.B.I,to follow.
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M«»for the Council's information,asa result of Civil Service Commission testing and grading and finaleiaminatiori;M'chael Coyne has been selected as the new patrolman in the Police Department effective
May 1,1973.He has also been active in the Reserve for over a year.
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Also ii has b-on brought out at the last Council meeting that the City is conducting a parking studyThisisbeingdonebvRonBakerasaclassprojectforcreditatWashingtonStateUniversity.It will
definitely be beneficial to the City however.
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The City Manager stated that there are about three items that are potentially legal matters that theCityCouncilshouldbeinformedonbecausetheyhavelegalramifications,and if the Council agrees
would like to have a special executive session to go over these at a later date.Mayor Skaug suggested
May 1,1973 at 0:00 P.M., and the Council concurred.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
MAYOR,Otto M.Skaug
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