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CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION January 22/1974
Council Chambers - City Hall 8:00 p'm'
Members Present:Councilman Robert E.Hill, W.B.Moe,Gordon M.Ebbert,Norman Johnson,Otto M.Skaug, and Michael Boyle. Councilman Donald Swanson was absent.
Mayor Otto Skaug called the meeting toorder.Pastor Roy Churchill of the Seventh Day Adventist Church
offered the invocation.
It was then moved by Moe and seconded by Boyle that the minutes ofthe January 8 meeting be approved
as written.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL $*3.818.|4
STREET 'ico 7nARTERIALSTREETJJ'i
URBAN ARTERIAL -*
WATER/SEWER a n?Q onSANITATION?'Jco n?
EQUIPMENT RENTAL ^in'nnn nn•73 WATER/SEWER BOND °'!?X eSL.I.D.#27 410.62
Motion by Hilland seconded by Johnson that the regular bills be paid.Motion carried.Warrant No's 101
through 185 in the amount of $512,889.45 were approved for payment.
ELECTION OF MAYOR /AO^
Mayor Skaug announced that he had received a sealed envelope from Councilman Swanson,which he assumed
contained Mr.Swanson's preference for Mayor. However, Mayor Skaug stated that on the advice of legal
counsel the vote would not be recognized as such.The Mayor must be chosen from the men present by the
councllmen in attendance at this particular meeting.The letter was opened and it was verified that the letter
was Indeed Mr.Swanson's preference as to choice cf Mayor.
The Mayor then asked for nominations for the position of the Mayorof Moses Lake. Mr.Norm Johnsonv/as
recognized by the chair and nominated Mr.Robert Hill. Mr. Mike Boyle was recognized and nominated Mr.
Gordon Ebbert.There being no further nominations,it was moved by Hill and seconded by Johnson that the
nominations be closed.Motion carried.Mayor Skaug explained that the election will be an open ballot,with
each member of the council being polled individually for his vote.The vote was tallied an 1 is recorded as
follows:Hill and Johnson voting in favor of Hill;Moe,Ebbert,Skaug and Boyle casting their vote in favor of
Ebbert.Mayor Skaug announced that the vote was in favor of Mr. Gordon Ebbert,after which he invited the
new Mayor to take the chair.
Mr.Johnson asked that Mr.Swanson's letter be read before the council.The letter explained that Mr.
Swanson was regretful-at having to be absent from the meeting,but asked that if an absentee ballot were
legal,he would like to cast his vote for Mr.Hill.
Mr. Boyle r:j amented that as a councilman he felt very fortunate in having the experience of a past mayor on
the City Council.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS-LIQUID CHLORINE /O06
A letter was read from Public Works Director Richard L.Weaver,which stated that liquid chlorine bids had
been opened on January 16. Bids were received from three companies.He said that although the bids were
not all submitted according to instructions,his recommendation to the Council was to award the bid to
Jones.Chemicals,Inc.Jones Chemicals had inserted a quarterly escalator clause.
Skaug commented that the escalator clause was understandable in his opinion.Mr. Boyle asked that Mr.
Weaver explain the escalator clause.Mr.Weaver explained that the clause rendered the price of the liquid
chlorine negotiable every quarter.Bob Hill asked how the bid this year compares to last year's contract for
chlorine.Mr.McLanahan explained that there was very little change in prices.A motion was made by
Johnson that the bid from Jones Chemicals,Inc.be accepted.Seconded by Skaug,motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING -VACATION OF MERIDIAN DRIVE
Mr. Weaver presented a map, showing the location of the portion of Meridian Drive that is proposed to be
vacated.He explained that the street had never really been opened,but an ordinance was needed to officially
close that portion that had never been opened.The public nearing was opened.Hearing no protest fromthe
audience,the Mayor asked for any written protests.There being none, it was moved by Johnson and seconded
by Boyle that the public hearing be closed.Motion carried.The Council was then free to comment or question
the Issue.Mr. Bob Hill asked where the pumping plant is in reference to the portion of street to be vacated.
Mr.Weaver explained the location of the plant,and stated that vacation of the street would not affect accessto the plant. It was moved by Skaugthat the Council discussion be closed.Seconded by Boyle,motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.685 -VACATION OF A PORTION OF MERIDIAN DRIVE
The ordinance was read In it's entirety,after which Boyle moved that the ordinance be adopted.Seconded by
Hill,motion carried.
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a RESOLUTION NO.659 - FIXING DATE AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON L.I.D.#27
^0'Mr.Weaver explained that L.I.D.#27 was for paving Knolls Vista Drive from Ridge Road to Pine Street.'The resolution proposed that February 12,1974 be set as a date for public hearing onthe Assessment Roll
of Local Improvement District No.27.It was moved by Hill and seconded by Boyle that the resolution be
adopted.Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO.660 -ESTABLISHING LOAD AND USE LIMITATIONS ON STREET USE
The resolution was read in it's entirety,which proposed that load restrictions be imposed at the discretion
of the Public Works Director until further notice as follows:
1.On arterials of the City that the load restrictions are imposed as follows:
Size Tire Gross Load
-Width Each Tire
7.00 1800
7.50 1800
8.25 1900
9.00 2250
10.00 2750
11.00 or over 3000
2.That the load limit on City residential streets shall be as above,except that a maximum
gross limit per vehicle with six (6)tires shall be 18,000 pounds and ten (10)tires shall be 30,000
pounds.
Mr.Ebbert asked how these restrictions compared v*th county and state regulations.Mr.Weaver stated that
there Is very little difference.Mr. Boyle asked if Broadway would be affected by the restrictions.Mr.
Weaver answered that the restrictions would not apply to Broadway,because it is a state highway..Mr.Skaug
asked if there were any way to prepare for the problem of re-establishing the load limitations before they
were actually needed,making it possible to solve the problem without having to adopt a new resolution everyyear. Mr. Weaver answered that they would like to rebuild many of the streets making them suitable for year
rounddriving. Mr. Hill asked if it were possible to confer uponMr. Weaver the authority to put load limits
into effect as soon as necessary each year.Mr.Weaver stated that the Traffic Code states that the Council
should be presented with the load limitation resolution at the first council meeting every January. Anew fresolution must be presented each time. There being no further discussion it was moved by Hill and seconde<
by Johnson that the resolution be adopted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 661 -ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Aletter was read from Richard Weaver which explained two changes in his recommendations to the Councilat the last meeting concerning the Fee Schedule forthe City Airport.The changes are listed below.
1.The rental rate for commercial areas is 3/4 of 1%per month based on the value of the land;
or a minimum of 1-1/2$per square fool per year.This rental rate is in agreement with the .
Operational Guidelines Report.(Recommendations made to the Council at the last meeting
said 3/4 of 1%per month based on the value of land and facilities).
2. The minimum size of a commercial area and the general method for measuring it has been W
defined.
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It was moved by Moe and seconded by Boyle that the resolution be adopted.Motion carried.qq
RESOLUTION NO.662 -AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY TO BERT L.SMITH AND PEGGY SMITH ^Q —-;/0^w
\0 I The resolution proposed that half of Lot #12,in the Garden Heights,Second Addition be sold to Bert L.Smith'and Peggy Smith,at a price of$1,050.Mr.Waggener explained that because ofthe steep slopes in thearea, it would be more desireable to sell a lot and a halfthanonesingle lot. Itwas moved by Johnson and 'seconded by Skaug that the resolution be adopted.Mayor Ebbert asked how the price was established.
Mr.Waggener stated that the Multiple Listing Board had appraised Lot #12 at $2,100,making halfof the lot ,
$1,050.Question called,motion carried.
,*,ORDINANCE NO. 686 - CITY PROPERTY SALE
\^The ordinance authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a warranty deed conveying the south'one-half of Lot #12 in the Garden Heights,Second Addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 662, naming Bert L.Smith and Peggy Smith as Grantees. It was moved by Johnson that the Ordinance be adopted.Seconded
by Skaug,motion carried.
LEASEAT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - DALE E. GEER AND LOUIE T. GEER
\\j^Aletter was read from Chester L.Waggener which resubmitted to the Council a lease agreement by and -
'between the City of Moses Lake and Dale E. and Louie J. Geer. The termination clause of the lease had
been amended by deleting the last sentance in Paragraph 14which stated "However, at the end of a twenty
(20)year period all improvements shall become the property of the City of Moses Lake". It was moved bySkaugand secondedby Boyle that the lease be executed.Mayor Ebbert asked Mr. Geerif the lease was agree
able to him. Mr.Geer stated it was.Question called,motion carried.
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SEWERAGE LIFT STATION -SECONDARY POWER AND PUMPING SYSTEMS /OJ^f
A letter was read from City PublicWorks Director,Richard Weaver which explained that new regulations from
the Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency prohibit any kind of over flow bypassesofsewagetosurfacewaters,meaning that the city willbe expected to show some method for assuring liftstation reliability and prove that we have done all possible to prevent bypasses of sewage to the lake.
Authorization has been given for part ofa solution, in the form of telemetering devices whichwill set offan
alarm in the event of control,power or pump failure.In his letter,Mr. Weaver asked for approval of aconceptto handle the problem.Two of the telemetering devices are in operationat the present time.Mr.Weaver listed the two greatest needs as standby powerand standby source to pump from the lift station wet
wells in ti.e case of control or pump failure.
This matterhas become more urgentbecause of Hallmark Inn Development.They would be requiredto install
a system for standby power which would cost approximately $12,000.Mr.Weaver proposed that required
modifications be installed at the time telemetering at each lift station is installed.Then a mobile standbypowerunitwouldbepurchasedto serve all the lift stations.This proposal has beententatively approvedbytheDepartmentofEcology.The total cost would be approximately $150,000.Mr.Weaver also asked fora
cost allocation and authority whereby Hallmark Inn would be requested to pay their portion of the development
of the standby mobile unit rather than install standby power.Hallmark's portion would be approximately
$8,000.
Johnson asked Mr.Weaver how he figured that Hallmark Inn could make the savings of $4,000and fourweeks
as stated in the letter.Weaver explained that originally Hallmark Inn would have been required to install
standby power on their own at a cost of approximately $12,000 and close to fourweek's time.Bob Hill inquired if it had been talked overwith Hallmark Inndevelopers. Mr. Weaver's answer was affirmative.Skaug
asked where the greatest failures occur - in power or control?Mr. Weaver stated that most of the recent
failures had been in pumping control.Mike Boyle questioned the tentative approval of the plan fromthe
Department of Ecology.What if they decided that the mobile unit was not enough? Mr. Weaver stated that
the City would not beginthe project without a grant jrom the Department of Ecology,thereby making approval
from the Department mandatory before the project can begin.
Nprm Johnson-asked how Hallmark Inn's sewage is beinghandledin the meantime.Mr.Waggener answered
that they have a lift station now, the question is just whether they will be required to provide standby power.
Bob Hill asked how soon the telemetering would be completed at all lift stations.Weaver stated hopefully
within the next five years.Bill Moe asked what the city's portion of a grant for such a system would be.
Mr. Waggener answered that the City would pay 10%.Bob Hill asked if Hallmark Inn would be expected to
put up $8,000 when they would be getting no immediate return on it.He suggested that a bond would be
more suitable.Mr.Waggener answered that if they weren't required to put up their portion of the mobile
unit,they would be required to put up $12,000 immediately for standby power. He also mentioned that a
cashier's check type of bond would be the only type acceptable,in which case the money would be with
drawn anyway.Mr.Waggener asked also that along with approval of the concept,that authority be given to
Mr.Weaver and himself to work on a solution with Hallmark Inn.
Mike Boyle moved that the basic concept be approved and that the City Manager be instructed to return to the
Council with material and information which would enable them to work with Hallmark.Seconded by Otto
Skaug.Motion carried.
RESIGNATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION ,
A letter fro«7i Mr.Waggener explained that a letter had been received from Mr.Ken Jacobs of the Park and
Recreation Commission.Mr.Jacob's term would have expired June 1,1977.The letter also stated that
appointments to the Commission are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.Mr.Waggener
stated that Mr.Jacobs gave his reasons for resignation being that his schedule would not permit him to
attend the meetings and he will be away from Moses Lake all summer.He explained that the Council is
to accept the resignation and in turn submit any suggestions for filling the newly vacated position at a
future meeting.It was moved by Otto Skaug that the resignation be accepted and that a letter be sent to Mr.
Jacobs,over the mayor's signature,expressing appreciation for services rendered to the city.Seconded
by Moe,motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION /JOA
A letter from Community Development Director Larry Hibbard explained that three of the planning commission
members terms had expired on December 31,1973.The Commission is requesting that appointments be made
to fill these positions.Those whose terms have expired were Leonard Cook,Al Munson,and Walt Roth.
Both Mr.Cook and Mr.Munson have expressed a desire to be re-appointed to the Commission.Mr.Hibbard
was not able to contact Mr.Roth concerning his expired term.His recommendation was that Mr.Cook and Mr.
Munson both be re-appointed to the Planning Commission.Mr.Hill asked for attendance records on Leonard
Cook.Motion on the floor was seconded by Norm Johnson.Tt was moved by Boyle for a 5 minute recess
while Mr.Hibbard prepares the attendance record from minutes of the past meetings.
The meeting was re-opened by Mayor Gordon Ebbert.Mr.Hibbard was asked to present the information
concerning attendance of Commission meetings.Mr.Hibbard stated that out of 23 regular meetings of the
Planning Commission Mr.Munson has attended 22 and Mr.Cook has attended 10.Mr.Hill asked if there
were a particular pattern to Cook's absence.Mr.Hibbard stated that there was a period when Mr.Cook
had surgery that he missed meetings,other than th:it there was no pattern.Question called,motion carried
with Hill opposing,Boyle,Ebbert,Skaug,Johnson and Moe voting in favor.
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STATUS REPORTS -VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
A letter was read from Fire Chief Russ Beeman which commended the Volunteer Firefighters,for their fine
' .service during the year.He stated in the letter that 13 of the firefighters completed an emergency medical
training program of 81 hours.The volunteers also sponsored projects which Included lot burning service,
ambulance service for high school athletic events and for Grant County Rodeo Association,the sponsoring
of a little league team and funds for the elementary school fire prevention poster contest.
The also purchased items for the paid fire department from proceeds of the Fireman's Ball,the total amount
of which *vas $754.00.Mr.Beeman*s letter stated that the volunteers had done a fine job in 1973.It was
moved by Otto Skaug that a letter be drafted over the mayor's signature expressing the council's appreciation
and commendation for the job they have done during the past year.Seconded by Moe.Motion carried.Bob ^
Hill asked the Fire Chief how an ordinance making cleanup of vacant lots mandatory would affect his depart
ment and the work they do.Chief Beeman stated that it would increase their workload considerably.Mr.
Ebbert asked if the lot burning services offered by the Volunteers is free.Mr. Beeman stated that they are
free,however some people donated money for the service.'
A STATUS REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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•AX A report was presented to the Council which showed each project the department is doing,their status or
W length of time to completion, original cost estimate,final cost estimate,and scheduled completiondate.
Mr.Weaver stated that the Council would be receiving a report such as this periodically.
STATUS REPORTS -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A letter was read from Larry Hibbard stating that the Shorelines Task Force has completed a final draft of the
Shorelines Management Plan.The Council was supplied with a copy of the plan.Mr.Hibbard brought the
'-Council up to date on the goals process here in Mo'-js Lake.He stated that after the questionnaire was
sent out,the results were tabulated and it was planned by the Community Goals Committee that five different
task force committees be set up to establish long range goals In the following areas:Shorelines,IndustrialDevelopment,Park and Recreation,Shopping Facilities and Medical Facilities.The Shorelines was the first /
group to be formed and their work is near completion in the form of the Shorelines Master Plan for Moses
Lake.The Master Plan is required by law according to the Shorelines Management Act.
The task force presently being formed is the Park and Recreation Task Force.Mr.Hill asked why a new
task force committee is being set up for Park and Recreation when there is presently a Park and Recreation
Commission which is also charged with setting goals.Mr.Hibbard explained that the Park and Recreation
Commission had also asked why there would be two committees.N Then when they found out that there would
be considerable legwork and research to be done which would be in addition to their regular duties,they >
thought perhaps a member of the Commission could chair the task force.At their last meeting they felt that
perhaps two committees would be needed.Dona Kelly,chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission,
was asked for her feelings on the issue.She stated that at first the commission wondered by another committee
would be needed.Then they found out how much work and time would be involved,and felt that perhaps
another committee would be needed.There will be a meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission and the *
proposed task force on Wednesday,January 30,to discuss the possibilities.Mr.Hill stated that he felt there
were too many committees being formed.Mr.Wagg3ner stated that the council is not askeJ to make a decision
on the task force tonight,Mr.Hibbard was only informing the council that they will be asked to consider
it at a later date.
/REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT -BOB HILL Orp.«
Mr.Hill reported that a group of city officials from around the county had met together to form a legislative JX!
committee which would encourage and strive to influence decision of the state legislature through the county's qq
representatives and senator.The committee will not be negative,but will unite,to create an influencing fl^
voice,hoping to represent the people of our county.*-.
He stated that consideration is needed on the LEOFF system which will increase by 2%the benefits received
by the LEOFF members from cities.Mr.Hill asked for a system by which the members of the Council could
be polled as to their feelings on certain issues.In many cases a quick response is necessary.It was sug
gested by Skaug tha't the Council could review the LEOFF act at a study session to be held with the Planning
Commission on January 29.Mr.Waggener also mentioned that the act would take a good amount of revenue
away from the cities.Mr.Hill stated that he would be.resigning as chairman of the newly formed regional
group after the meeting of January 30.He suggested that Mayor Ebbert appoint someone from the Council.
Mayor Ebbert asked Mr.Skaug if he would attend the next meeting and involve himself with the group.Mr.
Skaug said he would.
CITY MANAGER -INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
City Manager Chester L.Waggener stated that there were a few items the Council should be Informed of.
1.Results of Civil Service Examinations -Fire Marshall,Elvis Swisher;Police Sergeant,Dwanye V
Beek.
2. There will be a meeting at Elmer's at noon on February 5,with Al Bjork who was appointed to
head the State Gambling Commission.He will speak on problems in our particular area of law
enforcement.The Council members will be called on the preceding Tuesday to remind them of
the meeting.
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3.Office of Community Development Budget Process Questionnaire - Mr.Waggener mentioned
that the OCD will be having a workshop in Ephrata, Friday, January 25 from 9:00 till 1:00
which will also be concerning the budget process.He encouraged members of the Council
to attend.
4.Aletter had been received by councilmen from Roy Lynch of Lynch's Texaco inquiring about //7 /
the rotation schedule used by the Police Departmentwhen towing is needed at the site of an
accident.Informationwas given to the council that had been given to Mr.Lynch which •
showed that the rotation schedule had been followed strictly for quite some time. Of the
two companies on the call list,Lynch's Texaco had responded to 85 calls ani Central Towing
had responded to 82 calls.
Mr.Skaug then expressed to the Council members his appreciation for their contributions to the city during
his termin office as mayor.He stated that his years as mayor had been "a pleasure, an enlightening ex
perience" . He thanked the council for giving him the honor of being Mayor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
sfam/e**&<*ATTEST.MAYOR -Gordon Ebbert
City Clerk