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CITY COUNCIL MEETING -Regular Session September 23,1975
Council Room - City Hall 8:00 P'M-
Members present-Councilman Bob Mill,Bill Moe,Norm Johnson,Mike Boyle,Gordon Ebbert,
Don Swanson and Otto Skaug.
Invocation -David Passey,Missionary Church
Mayor Ebbert called the meeting to order and called for approval ofthe minutes ofthe previous meetingofSeptember9,1975.Motion by Boyle thatthe minutes be approved.Second by Johnson.Motion carries.
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL $l|*|oll81
o1KLL1 in IRQ ^1WATER/SEWER VcxIa *?J1972WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 'j'EQUIPMENT RENTAL i ,a«y.UJ
Moved by Swanson that the regular bills be paid.Second by Skaug.Motion carried.
Warrant No's.3760 through 3850 in theamount of $39,591.72 were approved for payment.
ORDINANCE NO. 730 -PARK CONCESSIONS - (2nd reading)
The ordinance was read by title only amending Section 1.36.24 of Chapter 1.36 of the Moses Lake City
Code entitled "Park Regulations"by changing the procedure for issuing concession permits.
Motion by Skaug for the adoption of the ordinance.Second by Hill.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE - STUDY SESSION (1st reading)
Aletter was read from Mayor Ebbert stating the attached ordinance establishes the third Tuesday of each /(J$
month as a regularly scheduled study session.This conceptwas discussed at the study session heldWednesday,September 10,1975.The additional meeting is intended to allowthe Council to hear and dis
cuss with city staff the variety of reports that take up space and time on a formal agenda. It will also
provide an occasion to discuss other types of general information items,plus subjects that will becomingtoCouncilforaction at some time in the future.The ordinance also indicates these study
sessions may also be designated as a regular Council meeting, should the need arise.He recommended
the Council establish the third Tuesday of each month as a regular study session.
Hill, Johnson and Swansonconcurred to the fact they felt an ordinance was not necessary since theMayor had the prerogative to call a special meeting or study session whenever he felt it was recessary,
and also,therefore,felt/regularly"scheduled third meeting wasn't necessary.
City Manager Waggener:By ordinance the meeting would have to be by official publication notification
and with an agenda specifically listed,just as you would call any special meeting.The intent of the
ordinance as I understood it from the Council,was it was to establish a regular study session on the
third Tuesday of each month. We simply did not want by ordinance to lock that in where it could only
be a Study Session and included the possibility of your calling a Special Council Meeting to conduct
normal city business.
Mayor Ebbert added that he was directed to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance to present to the
Council tonight.It was my understanding that is what the council wanted.
Skaug -"Mr.Mayor you have fulfilled the wishes of the Council.There were four of us at that study
session,but we were unanimous in our directing Mr.Ebbert to propose this ordinance for our considera
tion."
Motion by Boyle to pass the first reading of the ordinance.Second by Moe.Motion carried.
Opposed by Hill,Johnson and Swanson.
ORDINANCE -MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN SALARIES (1st reading)
A letter was read from Councilman Bill Moe stating because of increasing responsibilities and duties
being required of the Mayor and Council members,that an adjustment in their salary schedule needs
to be made at this time.He requested city staff to prepare the accompanying ordinance showing an
increase in the Mayor's salary to $300 per month,and each Councilman would receive $100 per month
with no requirement as far as attendance is concerned.At the present time there are 24 regularly
scheduled council meetings that require the Council's attendance each year;twelve more are being
planned soon.In addition to these meetings an effort must be made to attend as many city functions as
possible.AWC meetings are important and should be attended by all.Budget time is near and this re
quires more meetings.Every Councilman is appointed to various groups and committees that require
attendance throughout the year.If the City is to be adequately represented at these meetings,then these
meetings must have a representative there.He encouraged Council support on this proposed change in
salary structure for the office of Mayor and Council.The ordinance was read In its entirety.
City Attorney,John Calbom,commented that this will not apply to the existing Councilmen;only for
those running for the vacant council positions.It would have to be passed by this Council for the
new Councilmen to receive a pay increase.
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ORDINANCE NO.731 - 1976 TAX LEVY
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The ordinance was read by title only.Motion by Skaug for adoption.Second by Swanson.Motion carried.
,q^"ESOLUTIOWNO,724 -PURCHASE OF CITY OWMrp PROPERTY -Tnl.nd Leaslnn.Tnn.
car^iedS.0lUtl0n WaS "^by UUe °nly*M°tlon byH1U t0 adopt the Solution.Second by Moe.Motion
]0P ^TONffLANN°n l^n^T^F°R THK ^NVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LAND.OP r,,r.r^n „„,„
The ordinance was read by title only authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a warrantodeedconveyingLots1and2,Sunset Park Addition,Block #5 to Inland Leasing inc nty
,Motion by Hill to pass-the ordinance.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
•.^SOLUTION NO.725 -REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED LAND -Robert fttori,
^Aletter was read from Associate Planner Stan Bech,stating Edwards submitted arequest to build on
Xfn^,i!!?PSr?y-Sfli0!I 3'4*°8 °f the Moses Lake c"r Code states thS?"NXilding pe mi°sshallbeissuedinunplattedareas,except upon resolution by the City Council and with such reouire-
?radVn!^COndi}+TS I?th?,Clty,C°UnuCil may requlre'"Sta*recommended the accompanying relolutionbeadoptedpermittingMrEdwardstobuildonunplattedpropertywiththefollowingconditions?
J?,\•u,fPh!clS be posted with the CLty Treasurer for the amount of $1,000,and*ufu,Sha11 be forfelted lf Platting is not completed within one yearafter issuanceofabuildingpermit.
2.That no occupancy permits shall be issued for said building until all platting requirementsas stated In the Subdivisionand Platting-Ordinance of the City of Moses Lakehavebeencompleted.
The resolution granting permission for Robert Edwards to build on unplatted property described as-That tract of land fronting onWest Broadway between Peterson Addition Lot #1 and A&WPlat,or;
That tractof land inSection 22,Township 19,Range 28,E.W.M.,known as Grant County
Assessor Tax #3550,'
Incorporating the conditions as stipulated above.
Motionby Hill foradoption of the resolution.Second by Boyle. Motion carried.
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.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS & REQUEST TO CALL BIDS - RESERVOIR #5 PROTECT
A letter was read from Public Works Director Jerry Fay,stating bids were opened on August 27,1975
for the following Projects:
1.Reservoir No.5.2.Nelson Road Transmission Main.3.S.R.17 Undercrossing.
He recommended the following be awarded:
1.Reservoir No. 5 -Alternate B=Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company -$332,283.00
2.Nelson Road Transmission Main =Cass Brothers Construction - $50,968.64
3.S.R.17 Undercrossing =Empire Boring . - $11,970.00
These contracts are portions of the Reservoir No.5 Project and are funded,40% of construction costs
by the Department of Social and Health Services through Referendeum 27.
He also requested the Council grant permission to advertise for bids to construct the foundation as quickly
as the tank contractor provides the design drawings and specifications.Estimated..cost of the foundation
is between $60,000'and $80,000.
Motion by Hill to accept Item No. 1to Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel for $332,283.Second by Johnson.
Motion carried.
Motion by Johnson to accept Item No. 2 to Cass Brothers for $50,968.64.Second by Swanson.
Motion carried.
Motion by Boyle to accept Item No.3 to Empire Boring for $11,970.00.Second by Moe.Motion carried.
Motion by Skaug to grant permission to advertise for bids for the foundation.Second by Johnson.
Motion carried.
CIVIC CENTERCOMPLEX &RECREATION CENTERCITIZENS COMMITTEE - GUIDELINES yi ,*
Otto Skaug inquired whether there is a total of 40 or 50 volunteers ?Mayor Ebbert stated that to date
there are about 22 or 23.Skaug responded,stating that perhaps we are thinking in a larger number than
that,and also we would like to get a complete cross-section of the community as we go;most committees
operate on 40,60 or 80 people.
Mike Boyle concurred that number is not large enough,nor enough to select a chairman at this upcoming
meeting on September 24th.
At this time no one has screened any of them,these guidelines simply give the committee direction
as to how to go about forming their own function,stated Mayor Ebbert.
After numerous suggestions from the Council,it was their consensus to have the committee meet and
get to know each other and schedule a meeting two weeks hence,hopefully having more volunteers by
that time also,and select a.chairman and co-chairman at the next meeting.
Motion by Swanson to therefore change the guidelines under "Formation"A.to change the selection
of a Chairman from the Meeting scheduled for September 24,1975 to the next meeting possibly two
weeks hence if the City Council is satisfied the committee has broad community representation.
Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
GRANT OFFER -WASHINGTON STATE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION -AIRPORT LIGHTING
A letter .was read from Asst.City Engineer Ron Baker,stating the City has been informed by the Washing
ton State Aeronautics Commission that our grant application for new airport lighting has been approved on
a limited basis.The State will supply the new lighing fixtures for the runway but they cannot provide
the electrical wiring.He recommended the Council accept the offer and that purchase of the wiring
(approximately $1,300) be authorized from the airport maintenance budget.Installation of the new lighting ,
system will be by volunteer labor assisted and supervised by City crews.
Motion by Boyle to accept the offer.Second by Johnson.Motion carried.
PERMIT TO EXPAND NON-CONFORMING USE -M.E.MAYFLOWER
Aletter was read from Associate Planner Stan Bech stating,the Planning Commission held a public y/s^hearing on September 11,1975 to considera request from Bob Bernd to expand M.E.Mayflower at /OOI2000WestBroadway.The Planning Commission recommended to the City that the expansion be
permitted.M.E/Floweris a non-conforming use in a Highway Service zone. Ordinance No. 593providesthat the City Council,after the Planning Commission has helda public hearing,may issue
a permit for expansion of an existing non-conforming use or structure.No permitshall be issued unlessthe Council finds the proposed expansion will be compatible with the land involved and that itwill not be detrimental to the surrounding area. He recommended the Council grant the permit to
expand and that no bond be required.
Bill Moe inquired rfStan regarding the proposed rezonlng inthat area,whether MEMayflower would
be conform,and Stan said they would be, but if the rezoning did not go through this would assurethem of compliance with the ordinance regarding expansion.
Motion by Boyle, second by Johnsonto grant the request.Motion carried..,
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CITIZEN INPUT
Harold Sandberg,living in the vicinity of 5th and Alder,stated there have been three bad accidents
on that corner within the last eight days.He is not suggesting a remedy,but trying to call attention
to this bad corner,that something needs to be done,if the city is aware of it.City Manager Waggener
agreed it is an accident prone corner,although there is a stop sign there it is so far off the side,and
the 'stop ahead'sign veers off.We tavo discussed this at the staff level this week.Since then the
'stop ahead'sign has been made larger and applied thermo-plastic to make it more visible.
Virginia Hill -Want to compliment the Park Department.The Parks are in good shape.Have never'
seen them this well-kept and green before.Chet Waggener agreed the Parks are looking better than
any year before,that Cecil is doing a good job. If the Council will remember, in the Areas of Emphasis
Cecil indicated he wanted to do a better job in the Parks than in any year.
STATUS/INF ORMATIONAL
a.Preliminary Draft -Affirmative Action Plan -City Manager:
City Manager Waggener stated the City has been operating with a letter of intent as an "Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer",but the law now requires a formal program of "Affirmative Action".(The Council
received a copy of the preliminary draftl It is not in ordinance form, but will be eventually.The goals
have not been filled out,and there are probably some changes in terminology when we refine it.It calls
for a policy decision by the Council,and it would become by ordinance a policy statement.We will be
coming back to the Council with more detailed information on it and probably with some refinement of the
draft itself.
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b.Introduced Pat Acres,Assistant City Attorney.Announced John Calbom,City Attorney,asked to be
released as sucheffective November 1,1975, and Pat Acres will become the City Attorney.
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c.Set the next Study Session -Council concurred to meet in Study Session on October 1,1975 at 8:P.M.
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e.M. G.McLanahan,Chairman -Environmental Programs Policy Committee - by Public Works Director.
A letter was read from Jerry Fay stating that at the August 21,1975 meeting of the Environmental Programs
Policy Committee,formerly the Overall Program Policy Committee of the Water/Wastewater Training Advisory
Committee,M.G.McLanahan was elected Chairman.He would like to take this opportunity to commend
Mac for his past work on the Committee and his election as Chairman.He also submitted a copy of the
Organizational Chart of the Environmental Programs Policy Committee which illustrates their role in environ
mental policy decision making.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAYOR,Gordbn M.Ebbert
City Clerk,