1974 06 25CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION
Council Room -City Hall
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June 25,1974
8:00 p.m.
Members Present:Councilman Bob Hill,Bill Moe,Norm Johnson,Mike Boyle,Gordon Ebbert,Don
Swanson,Otto Skaug.
Invocation -Donal Griffin of Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Gordon Ebbert called the meeting to order and called for changes or additions to the minutes of the
previous meeting.Norm Johnson moved that the minutes be approved as written.Seconded by Mike Boyle,
motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS
GENERAL
STREET
WATER/SEWER
SANITATION
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
FIREMEN'S PENSION &RELIEF
8,622.22
4,973.35
12,382.37
10,361.10
4,768.86
85.56
It was moved by Otto Skaug that the regular bills be paid.Seconded by Mike Boyle.Motion carried.
Warrant No.'s 1002 through 1106 in the amount of $41,193.46 were approved for payment.
RESOLUTION NO.680 - PUBLIC HEARING FOR SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM ,.//?7
A letter was read from Richard L.Weaver,Public Works Director,explaining that the Planning Commission had
held a study session on the proposed Six Year Street Plan to study funding sources.Their recommendation
is as follows:
1.Reconstruct Third Avenue and Division Street using General Obligation Bonds Issue money and/or
FAM funding.
2.Use all the 1/2$Arterial Street monies for a Street Sealing Program.
3.Pass special levy to provide money for Local Improvement District Program to be funded on a
75%-25%partnership program between the property owners and the City.The City's share of
approximately ?F%would ^°fo*"installing '-•Hap an^e'^ewalV"^,
Mr.Weaver's letter also stated that the Planning Commission recommends a combination of ell three types
of funding and maintenance of flexibility in the street improvement program.They particular!/approved the
recommendation of cost sharing.
The resolutionwas then read by title onlyadoptingthe SixYearStreet Construction Program (1975 -1980).
.Mr.Waggener emphasized that the priorities listed would depend on the availability of funding and stressed
the need for flexibility in the program.
Bob Hill asked what the recommendations were for funding on each project.Mr.Waggener answered that
the Plannina Commission felt that the funding should be left entirely flexible because we don't know how
much federal funding we will have.Each project will have to be considered when the time comes to do it.
Mr.Hil'then asked about the cost sharing mentioned in connection with L.I.D.'s in Item Three of the Plan
ning Commission recommendation.Mr.Waggener answered that the idea is to use 25%of the cost of the
project as "seed money" or incentive to the property owners to go ahoad and have the improvements done.
Normally the property owner is asked to pay 100% of the cost.Mr.Waggener stressed the fact that passage
and approval of the Six Year Street Program does not hold the Councilto the plan in funding or priority.
They can change it as they go along if they wish,Ron Baker emphasized the fact that Urban Arterial Funds
are very low.FAM is a new program and the City should know within a couple of months how the projects
will be rated.
Mr. Hill questioned Ron Baker corceming last year's closure of Pine Drive with the idea that Valley Road
would be improvedto shift the traffic flow to a more desirable route.' He asked why the short section will
not be improved imeediately instead of trying to do the whole project,which will obviously take more time
for increased funding.Mr.Waggener said the project was put in the listing in terms of a total project
because if federal funding should become available then the whole project would be done.It does not keep
the Council from doing It in two sectionsif they wish.The City would not be committed to do the whole
project or nothingat all.Mr. Waggener stated that although money was budgeted for the small section inthe 1974 budget,cost increases,especially in asphalt materials,caused prices to rise to tbe point where
the money budgeted was not enough to do the project.
Mayor Ebbert opened the public hearing to the audience after explaining the procedure for public hearing.Being no comment from the audience, the Mayor asked for any written objections.There being none, the public
hearing was closed.The Council was then asked for discussion or questions.Mr. Hill moved that the
Six Year Street Program for 1975 - 1980 be adopted as presented.Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE -BLOCK #3 RIVIERA ADDITION -FIRST READING
Aletter from the City Managerexplained that at their meetingof January 24,1974 the Planning Commission
voted to make the following recommendations to the City Council:
1. To rezone Block#1 and Block#2 of the vacated Riviera Addition from R-3 to C-M Community Business.
The recommendation included that if a building permit is not issued for construction within one year
the property will revert to R-3. Aone year extension may be granted art the request of the developer
if construction is not started within one year.
2. That the property identified by Tax Lot #3743 not be rezoned.
3. That Block#3 (except the north 100 feet) of the Riviera Additionbe rezoned from H-S to C-M.
4. That the West one half of Tax Lot #3827 be rezoned from R-3 to C-M with the same reversionary
clause as included in recommendation No.1.
5.That the East one half of Tax Lot #3827 not be rezoned.
The rezonerequest was received by the Planning Commission in connectionwith a proposal from Mall Centers,
Inc.in conjunction with the development of the Grant County Mall site.Following the Planning CommissionmeetingofJanuary24,Mall Centers,Inc. requested that future action be held up pending receipt of an en
vironmental impact statement and instruction from Mall Centers to proceed.
The oidinance was then read by title only,amending Ordinance No. 433 -Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Moses Lake Washington by rezonlng the real estate described as all of Block#3, RivieraAdditionto
the City of Moses Lake,County of Grant EXCEPT for the northerly 100 feet.
Mr.John Miller, a representative of Mr.Hank Gordon who is requesting the rezone of Block #3 was in the
audience to answer any questions.Bill Moe asked how the C-M would fit into the rest of the zoning in the
area.Mr.Waggener stated that the original zone request to the Planning Commission was that the entire
area be rezoned to a C-M for the development of a shopping mall.It was found through discussion that the
northerly 100 feet of Block#3 has a different owner, Mr. EdHull.Bob Hill asked if it wouldn't be better to
contact Mr.Hull and ask if he would be in agreement with rezonlng his property rather than having two dif
ferent zones in one block.He stated that the Planning Commission has always been careful not to "spot-
zone" . Mayor Ebbert asked Mr.Miller if it would hurt the development program too severely if they waited
until the other property owners could be contacted.Mr. Miller was in agreement. It was rroved by Bob Hill
that the ordinance for zone change be declined on the first reading and asked that the other property owners
be contacted and that the ordinance be rewritten.Seconded by Norm Johnson.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.681 -ACCEPTING GIFT FROM TAPAN AIRLINES
A letter was raad from Park and Recreation Director Cecil Lee which stated that Japan Air Lines has offered to
donate materials valued at $1500 for a backstop,wing fencing and dug-outs to be constructed by City per
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A letter was also read from Mr.Kunio Kamiya,Director of the Flight Training Center,stating that J.A.L.would
like to donate the materials in appreciation for fupport of their program by the Moses Lake Citizens.
The resolution was then read by title only,accepting a gift of good will and understanding from Japan Air Lines
in the form of materials to construct a backstop with dugouts at Knolls Vista Park.
Moved by Boyle that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Hill.Mr.Hill asked if J.A.L.erects a plaque C?of any kind. Mr.Waggener answered that they have in the past. Question called,motion carried.C7
A RESOLUTION NO.682 -ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND QQ
lb C*A letter was read from City Finance Director,R. R.Gagnier stating a need for a small petty cash fund to be -.-__
established in the Engineering Department.w
Mayor Ebbert asked what the petty cash fund would be for. Mr. Gagnier answered that the $10.00 petty cash,
would be for making change for the purpose of issuing permits,etc.,which are issued through the Engineering
Department.Atthe end of each week,all permit monies are sent to City Hall.At the beginning of the follow
ing week,there is nothing to make change with,sometimes creating great difficulty for employees who must take
change from their own pockets,or go downtown to make change.
Norm Johnson asked if $10 is sufficient.Mr.Gagnier felt it was.
The resolution was read by title only,providing for the establishment of an account within the general fund
to be entitled Petty Cash Fund -Engineering Department.
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Moved by Moe that the resolution establishing Engineering Petty Cash Fund be adopted.Seconded by
Swanson.Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONOF FIREFIGHTERS CERTIFICATES
A letter was read from Moses Lake Fire Chief Russell Beeman stating that 21 members of the City Fire
Department,both paid and unpaid,have completed a 30 hour course in Fire Investigation offered by the
State Fire Service Training.The men had to complete a minimum of 24 hours class time and pass a written
examination at the completion of the course.
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A letter was also read from Lyle Goodrich of Fire Service Training which commended the men for finishing
the class in order to give better service to the citizens of Moses Lake.
MayorEbbert then read off the names of the mencompletingthe course and presented the Chief with
certificates for each.The Mayor then commended the firemen for their efforts in bettering their services
to the City.
EAGLES LODGE -REQUEST TO SELL FIREWORKS
Aletter was read from Fire Chief Russ Beeman stating that Eagles Lodge #2622 has applied for permission '^
to sell "Safe and Sane Fireworks"from a portable stand at the northwest corner of Jack's Bargain Barn parking
lot.He stated that after making inspection of the proposed site and all required licenses that all appears
to be in order.
Moved by Johnsonthat request of Eagles Lodge #2622 to sell Safe and Sane Fireworks at said site be granted.
Seconded by Hill.Motion carried with Boyle opposing.
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE - REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
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The Community Goals Industrial Task Force presented a report to the Council on their findings.Aletter
from Mr.Marshall Bun-ess,Chairman of the Task Force,explained that the report was broken down in to
three parts:(a)Alist of specific types of industries which the Committee felt should be encouraged andexpanded,(b)Five priority projects which they felt were important in keeping with our potential economic
growth and with our range of capabilities within the next few years,and (c)written reports of priority projects
which were assigned to individual committee members.
The letter also expressed the pleasure the committee took in having the opportunity to have conducted the
study and its hopes that it may be of benefit in future planning of the City.
Bob Hill asked if anything was mentioned or planned for the lake front along the back of brosuway from the
Alder Street crossing on down.Mr.Bun-ess stated that Clint Connelly had covered the lakefront in that areainhisreport.He planned for beautification of the lake front,which included removal of the railroad tracks and
providing access to the lake.
Mr.Burress stated that the Task Force is willing to stay together and aid the City in any way in carrying
out the goals they outlined.They are willing to do legwork,and assist in research or promotion with the City
Staff.Mayor Ebbert stated that it was obvious that much work and research had be done and commended the
Committee for their willingness.
REQUEST BY rAYCEES TO CHARGE ADMISSION ANDRUN CONCESSION AT LARSON PLAYFIELD
A letter was read from Park and Recreation Director Cecil Lee which stated he had received a request from
Cliff Alexander of the Moses Lake Jaycees to levy an admission charge to a Donkey Ball game scheduled for
Larson Playfield on July 18.They have also asked for permission to have a food and concession wagon in
the park at the same function.All funds would be used for community service projects.
Mayor Ebbert asked Mr.Alexander,who was present,why the concession building at the park would not be
used instead of bringing in a wagon.Mr.Alexander stated that the club was trying to negotiate with Youth
Baseball,(who has an agreement with the City for operation of the stand)for use of the concession stand on
that particular night.However,it is not clear as yet what the outcome will be.They would like to move the
wagon in just in case the Youth Baseball stand is not in operation that night.Mr.Ebbert asked if it were
legally possible to charge admission for a city park.Mr.Lee answered that it is legally possible at the dis
cretion of the Council.
Norm Johnson asked what the donkeys will do to the turf on the field.Mr.Alexander answered that all the
donkeys will have rubber shoes on to protect the field.Mr.Boyle then asked about cleanup.Mr.Lee answered
that the Jaycees will be responsible.Moved by Johnson that the Jaycees be allowed to charge admission for
the Donkey Ballgame.Seconded by Boyle.Motion carried.Mr.Hill felt'that the agreement with Youth Base
ball should be honored as far as the concession stand is concerned.Hill moved that the concession stand use be
declined.Seconded by Johnson.Johnson then stated that if Youth Baseball plans to run the concession stand
that particular night,then Jaycees should not be allowed to bring in the wagon and that the Jaycees work through
th 70 -30 agreement with Youth Baseball.However,if they do not plan to run the stand on that night,that the
Jaycees should be allowed to do so,or bring in their wagon.Question called,motion defeated.Hill in favor,
Moe,Johnson,Boyle,Ebbert Swanson and Skaug opposed.
Mr.Johnson then moved that the Jaycees be granted permission to use their own concession stand only if
Youth Baseball does not operate theirs for the particular game in question.Seconded by Skaug,motion carried.
REQUEST FROM PORT OF MOSES LAKE FOR REVALUATION OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FACILITIES —-^-^./^^^
A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener explained the background of the request and pertinent events
leading up to the request from the Port District.Norm Johnson moved that the City go ahead with present plans
as committed with concern to the operation of the Municipal Airport.Seconded by Boyle.Skaug felt that the
request should be given more consideration by the Council if only out of courtesy.Mr.Johnson felt that the
recent study session had been sufficient.Mr.Hill asked if the request was instigated in any way by the Cityor if it was all the Port's idea.Mr.V/aggener stated that the City Staff had done nothing to Instigate the request
from the Port. Mr.Richard Pearce, of Big Bend Community College,spoke up in favor of the Municipal Airport
saying that it would be a service to the taxpayers to keep it open. While the airports do have a duplication offacilities,there is a definite need for both.Question called,motion carried with Skaug opposing.
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It was then moved by Otto Skaug that further consideration of the request from the Port be given in the form ••
of study session.Seconded by Hill.Moe felt if the Port were actually concerned that they would be in attendance
at the Council meeting.Mr.Waggener stated that the same request was considered very thoroughly about a
year ago and many study sessions and much research were carried on.When the decision was made to keep the
airport open at that time,federal funds were applied for for the purpose of improving the facility and a new '
type of leas was begun for those in operation at the airport.These things were done on the basis of the decisic
to keep the airport open.Mr.Skaug felt that the Council could be more discreet in their action.Don Swanson
felt that a study session could be held with the operators to find out how much improvement is needed at the
airport.It might not be necessary to spend a great deal of money.Question called.Motion defeated with
three in favor,four in opposition.
Mr.Don Swanson then moved that a study session be held with operators and users of the Municipal Airport
to find out just how far they want to go with improvements.Seconded by Moe.Motion carried.Skaug opposing,
The date was set for Tuesday,July 2 at 8:00,City Hall.
Gordon Ebbert moved that the City Manager send a letter to the Port on the Council's decision and explain
their reasons.Seconded by Johnson,motion carried.
WELL NO.11 -STATUS REPORT
A letter was read from Public Works Director Richard L.Weaver,which stated that the Department of Ecology
has informed the City that a well permit will not be issued for the well until January,1975.The Department
of Social and Health Services has given verbal assurance that an extension will be issued on the Referendum 26
Grant.The Director recommended placing the project in abeyance with the project to be considered following
receipt of a well permit.
FEDERAL AND STATE WATER/SEWER GRANTS - PRIORITY LISTING
A letter from the Public Works Director explained the State Listing present to the Council and stated that
Moses Lake City Sewage Treatment Plant upgrading is number six on the FY-75 list.If another project
higher up on the list falls through,the City of Moses Lake will receive funding.
Mr.Weaver then stressed the fact that in the new state programs,if the City is near or on the priority list,
it is important that the City keep up with the State's steps or will lose their priority.Funding for subsequent
steps are automatically instigated.It is almost a guarantee of funding .
Mr.Hill asked what was planned to do to the Sewage Treatment Plant.Mr.Weaver stated that under existing
lev.—,upgrading of the present facility Lz necessary and will hzve to go tc somewhat better treatment.
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING PROTECTS -PRIORITY ALLOCATION
Mr.Waggener breifly explained the changes that have been made in the projects.Well No.11 has been
held up by the Department of Ecology so no engineering time will be needed in 1974.Cascade Park has been
temporarily completed to allow time to come up with a permanent solution.Well rebuilds will have to be done in
steps which cuts down engineering time considerably.Larson Tank rehabilitation has been taken over by
Mac McLanahan of the Public Works Department,so it has been taken from engineering.In summarization
Mr.Waggener stated that projects mentioned could be completed in this year with the man days allocated.Bob
Hill asked if Larson Plant Beautification has been bid yet.Mr.Waggener answered that it has not,but we ,
should be calling for bids soon.Mr.Bill Moe moved that the priority list be approved as submitted.Seconded
by Boyle.Hill felt that a change should be made in c-./itching the position in priority of Larson PlayfieldLightingandWinonaLiftStation. He felt that the LiftStation is much more importantthan the lighting of the C3
playfield.Mr.Waggener stated that the Winona Lift Station will be on top priority for 1975.By the time the mal^?
materials arrived it would be 1975 anyway.The-small amount of man days in question would do more good for ££
Larson Playfield and would bebuta drop in the bucket forthe Lift Station.qq
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INSURANCE REPORT
Mr. John Rogers, of Rogers &Norman Insurance Firm, reported on insurance coverage to the City by his firm.
He also introduced for consideration a new type of insurance which entails "error and ommissions"by elected
officials,employed officials.and employees of the City. The intent is to protect the city against suits brought
upon them for poor judgment.It will cover attorney's fees,etc.
CITIZEN INPUT
PatLightel,Moses Lake business woman,commented that she felt nothing has been done to helpthe Westlakewaterproblems.She also commented that the streets are not swept in herarea.She also requested that litterbarrels be placedon frontage road, as people from the highway are using her trash collection facilities whichshemustpayfor.Mr.Waggener stated that he would pursue the matter and checkinto what can bedone.
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\\tf Mr Robert Willey,709 South Kennedy Place,spoke in behalf ofa group of concerned citizens inthe Peninsulaareawhoareopposedto the boat launching facility going intocity park property onthe Lower Peninsula.Thpcitizens feel that the area is nota good onefora boat launch.The fear problems with littering,policing andtrafficcontrol,and safetyof pedestrians and children.He stated it is a residential area and not the correct
place for such a facility.
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STATUS REPORTS ,
Afinance report was presented by the Finance Director,which stated that Revenues are strong and Expen-//SO?
ditures are well within the budget.
The City Manager distributed some information on sales tax distribution to cities and counties in Washington.//^2Mr.Waggener also reported that with Public Works Director Richard L.Weaver leaving the employ of the City,C-the different division heads will operate intheir regular departments and report to the City Manager who will
provide general supervision of the Public Works functions.
He also reported that Assistant City Engineer Ron Baker received his Degree in Civil Engineering as of today.
Mr.Baker stated that Mr.Weaver has beena great influence in helping him achieve his degree.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:50.
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Mayor,Gordon M.Ebbert
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City Clerk