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""iiK1 *™?.-Re9"lar Sesslon October 28,1975CouncilRoom- City Hall q.qq p M
Members present:Councilman Robt.Hill,Bill Moe,Mike Boyle,Gordon Ebbert,Don Swanson
and Otto Skaug.Councilman Norm Johnsonwas not present.
Invocation:Dave Passey,Lakeview Missionary Church
Mayor Ebbert called the meeting to order,and called for approval ofthe minutes of the previousmeetingofOctober14,1975.Motion by Boyle,second by Skaug,the minutes be approved as
written.Motion carried.
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID
S£™L $9,107.44OIKLLLo64209FEDERALREVENUESHARING'?*7'«
WATER/SEWER 7 02676WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION-1972 *2'21o'7?
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1 1040?
FIREMEN PENSION &RESERVE 58.30
Motionby Boyle that the regular bills be paid. Second by Hill. Motioncarried.
Warrant No's.397/through 4050 In the amount of$22,680.62 were approved for payment.
MOSES LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dick Robinson,Manager ,and Jack Childress,President of the.Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce ,*j/j/were presentand presented to the City Council a new typeof brochure to offerguests and travelers /A//
by the Chamber of Commerce.Dick Robinson commented that for some time the Chamber has been
involved in a state program with a brochure that was given out by the state at a very minimum cost.
This brochure was put out to all cities of the state and each time it came out with identical stories
and identical pictures and it really did not tell the story very well.of our city and the surrounding
area.About four months ago the Chamber negotiated with the Lawton Printing Company to come up
with a brochure with something new and something that would tell the story.He has yet to see a
finer brochure to tell the story of the City of Moses Lake and the Basin.He commented briefly on
the brochure and congratulated the merchants that took part in it.
ORDINANCE NO.739 - WEST BROADWAY ZONE CHANGE - PUBLIC HEARING (second reading)
Stan Bech's letter was read stating that the Planning Commission after public hearings recommended
requests -for zone changes be granted by the City Council regarding Lakeshore Trailer Park,Irish
Meadows Trailer Park and Shorewood Trailer Park,that their trailer parks be rezoned from their present
zoning of R-ls to R-3,and also grant the requests from owners of Central Towing and O.K.Rubber
Welders that their businesses be rezoned from HS and R-3 toCM=Community Business.
Stan Bech pointed out the area on the map,and stated the accompanying ordinance calls for a
comprehensive rezoning of the area in question.An area 300 feet in depth would be zoned CM
along Broadway between Orchard and Milwaukee Railroad R/W.The rest of the area fronting on
Marina Drive between Orchard Avenue and Gibby Road would be rezoned to R3,excluding Lots 1-12
of Bennett Addition.
Stan also added that at the last meeting there was some confusion,but the ordinance is very specific,
it does specifically address itself to the property in question that Monte Holm was questioning and
Mr.Holm is completely satisfied after Stan went to see him and pointed out that the ordinarce as
written does not leave Moses Lake Steel Supply property partly non-conforming.
Bill Moe asked to be excused from discussion or voting on this item since he is involved in the
request regarding Central-towing.
Motion by Boyle,second by Skaug to accept his request.Motion carried.
Mayor Ebbert opened the public hearing and asked for comments or questions from the public attending.
Mr.Flagg of Moses Lake Cab Company at 1712 W.Crouse stated he has a home in this area and operates
the Cab Company from this residence and may be in violation of this ordinance.He has submitted a letter
to the Attorney's office and explains what he Is doing out there.He has no objection to the zone change.
Although he does not want to get involved where he can't afford to change.
Stan Bech stated he understandsthe problem,and at the present he would be In violation in accordance
with the definition of a 'home occupation'.Even with the new zone he would still be in violation and he
is coming forth asking for a variance permitting him to operate his cab businessin an R-3 residential area.
Actua'lly, he added,the new R3 zone Is more helpful to Mr. Flagg because it is less restrictive now than
in an R2 Zone.
There being no further comments or questions,Mayor Ebbert;closed the public portion of the hearing
and turned it over to the Council for comments.Mayor Ebbert asked also if there were any written
protests submitted.There were none.
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Otto Skaug commented that Monte Holm seems to be satisfied with the ordinance as it reads,and
as I remember he was the only one that had a question regarding this particular ordinance.
Motion by Hill the public hearing be closed.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
The ordinance was read by title only changing the zoning for the area in question.
Motion by Boyle to pass the ordinance.Second by Hill.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.735 and ORDINANCE NO.740 - REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY -
Newhouse.Lots 17,18.19 &20,Garden Heights Second Addition.
A letter was read from City Manager Chet Waggener stating an offer has been received from
James R.Newhouse to purchase Lots 17,18,19 & 20 Garden Heights Second Addition at the
priceof $1800 each lot.This is In accord withthe appraised value ofthe property by the Multiple
Listing Board,with the exception of Lot 17 which has been appraised at $2000.In order to dis
pose of all the property on that street,recommended the offer of $1800 for each of the four lots be
accepted.This property was acquired by the City through LID Foreclosure on LID #16.
The City Manager commented the only irregularity on this over the normal procedure is that this
offer is actually for $200 less than the appraised value of the one lot.The rational on Mr.Newhouse'
part was that he had originally requested to purchase two lots and expanded it to pirchase all fourwith the provision that he purchase themat $200 less by taking all of them. The property is elevatedabovethestreet,certainly not impossible to buildon, but would take an otherthan normal designofhometobuilduponit. I thinkthe decisionthe Council will need to make is whether you are willing
to accept $200 less than the appraised value,and in so doing dispose of four instead of two.
OttoSkauginquired if the monies received from the respective sale in effect equal the LID,He-
was informedthe LID's were $700 to $900on those lots.Althoughperhaps that should not be the
governing factor added Chet Waggener,the sale should be at the best possible price or near the
appraised price,and we have sold property before for less than the actual L.I.D.Assessment on it.
The resolution was read by title only accepting the offer fromJames R. Newhouse.
Motion by Skaug,second by Moe to accept the offer.
Hill commented,he didn't see the rational of selling it for $200 less than the appraised price.
Inthe last three or fourmonths we have sold numerous lots upthere for the appraised price. If
this gentlemenis willing to buy the property,he should pay the full appraised price.
Mayor Ebbert added that he started out buying two lots and he expanded his offer providing he could
buy all four for $200 less.It is the location of these lots make it difficult to sell by themselves.Wedon't make any money on holdingthem,ond selling will put them:back on the tax roll.
City Manager Waggener added thatthe lots at the lower level sold for $1400 and these lots in questionhadbeenreappraisedandthereasonofthevalueincreasewasbecauseofthebuildingtakingplaceinthe area showing an interest and upgrading in the property.Prior to this building taking place; hewas sure the lots would have been appraised and sold for less money.
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The question was called.Motion,carried.Opposed by Hill.
ORDINANCE NO.740 wasread by title only authorizing the City Manager and City Clerkto execute
aideed conveying the property to James R. Newhouseupon receipt of payment as stipulated in
Resolution No..735.
Motion by Moe to pass the ordinance.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.Opposed by Hill.
^RESOLUTION NO.736 -REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED LAND -R.IES/IONES
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^Aletter was read from Stan Bech,Associate Planner,stating the Planning Commission onOctober 16,1975 unanimously recommended to the City Council that Darrel E.Ries and John E.Jones be granted
permission to build on unplatted property.They are proposing to builda Pizza Hut Restaurantat theIntersectionofEastBroadwayandPioneerWay.They have completed^preliminary plat for the landin question.The plat is very simple as all utility requirements andeasements are already existingTheplathas also been recommended for final approval.Mr.Ries has been unable to persuade the
owners ofthe property to sign the Final Plat without Imposing unacceptable conditions on him as the
•J-8!?;?ef£USe °f ^ls <=lrcumstance,Mr.Ries and Mr.Jones are now requesting that they be permittedto buildon unplatted property.It was recommended that the accompanying resolution to build*on unplatted property be approved.'•a"'*J '••*'-""•",vv'-"•";L?'*r**r*$y*'w^*,.u*w^J
Tharesolution was read by title only.Motion by Boyle,second by Hill to adopt the resolutionbuildonunplattedproperty.Motion carried.to
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RESOLUTION NO.737 -ADOPTION OF 1975 A.P.W.A.STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ,,
A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stating the American Public Works Association
Washington State Chapter,has published a revision of its Standard Specifications.This document,
upon which the majority of our contracts for public works projects is based,was last published in 1969.
The revised edition has been updated in a number of areas and is more clearly written.than the earlier
edition.He requested Council approval of the accompanying Resolution,which replaces Resolution
No.493,and to adopt the 1975 Standard Specifications.The Resolution was read by title only.
Motion by Skaug,and second by Swanson to adopt the resolution.Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT -EDWARDS
Aletter was read from Stan Bech,stating the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on
October 16, 1975 recommended to the City Council the Edwards Plat be given final approval.
There are no requirements for sewer or water main extensions and no other utility easements are
necessary.He recommended the Edwards Plat be approved as final,(for proposed shopping center)
Motion by Hill to approve the Edwards Plat.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT -CONLEY
Aletter was read from Stan Bech,stating the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on //<£&
October 16,1975 recommended to the City Council that the Conley Plat be given final approval.
There are no requirements for sewer or water main extensions and no other utility easements are
necessary.He recommended that the Conley Plat be approved as final.(For proposed body &fender
Motion by Boyle that the Conley Plat be approved as final.Second by Moe.Motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -STREET SEALING PROTECT -McAtee &Heathe,Inc.,Contract #75-21
Aletter was read from Jerry Fay stating McAtee and Heathe,Inc. has satisfactorily completed all '•'~*J
work under Contract 75-21,Street Resurfacing.This contract included chip sealing on Sharon Avenue,
David Street and Turnagin Place and an asphalt overlay on Nelson Road.He recommended the Council
accept the work and enter into the thirty-day lien period.
Motion by Hill to accept the work and enter Into the 30-day lien period.Second by Swanson.
Motion carried.
DOWNTOWN PARKING PROPOSAL
Aletterwas submitted from Jerry Fay stating representatives ofthe downtown businessmen have 7/Vo —
requested that the accompanying proposal for parking in the downtown area be presented to the
Council for their review and approval.The proposedconcept would add between 50 and 60 parking
spaces and would cause minimal traffic disruption.The portions of Division Street and Ash street
would in effect be parking lots with a speed limit of 10 MPH.The concept as shownwould cost approximately$10,000 with meters and $3,000 without meters.The downtown businessmen are requesting the
City provide the improvementand proceed with implementation as soon as possible.
Also a letter was read from Jack Hatfield,Chairman Parking Committee,RetailTrade Division,
Moses Lake Chamberof Commerce,along with a petition signed by a majority of downtown business
people and a fewother interested parties,requesting action on a Parking District at this time. Theirmainobjectiveinpresentingthepetitionnowis to make known that the merchants consider parking
to be an increasing serious problem.Many of the petitioners expressed concern that we need to
develop programs that will meet both immediate and longrange parkingrequirements.
It was pointed outto the Council thatthe letter from Jack Hatfield and the accompanying petitionwasregardinga"Parking District", and Chuck Edwards presented a petition signed by downtownmerchantsrecognizingtheneedforincreasedparkingin the area, and,therefore,approve as a
partial answerthe proposed plan of making Division Street between Broadway and Third Avenue onewaySouthwithangleparkingandAshStreetbetweenFourthAvenueandBroadwayone-way Northwithangleparking.Edwards noted that tne names on both petitions are almost a duplication.
Mayor Ebbert asked Fay as towhere would the funding for this project come from?Jerry Fay replied,that is what the businessmen are here to find out.^'
fi[ly £a*^f^^viewed the concept which had been discussed at a previous Council Study Session.Mike Boyle inquired if there would be a problem of congestion with the Third Avenue/Ash Street lightortheoneonDivision&Third with traffic flow to 10 mph and the 4-way light -do you anticipate anyA?n UP o^rswaiting for lights to change because of the traffic speed from one way being 25 mphand10mphfromtheother.Jerry stated that based onthe traffic flow it would change the situation
iincwff^f/r wt*Xt wo,ui.d change some of the traffic Pa"erns,and taken these items into51,Iff5?eel Ihere wlH be no aPPreciable increase any congestion.Also at 10 mph hopesitwilldiscouragepeopleusingit as a thoroughfare,but designated for parking only
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Bill Moe asked Jerry Fay in respect to Mr.Hatfield's letter,whether he see's a connection with
what is being proposed here and an overall parking district?Is this going to be compatible with
that,or haven't we programmed to that state yet?
Jerry Fay^mmented that preliminarilyit looks like, with the second petition,they are working
towards/consideration of parking in the downtown area than just this particular parking on-street.
This would be compatible with some surplus off-street parking around the business district.
City Manager Chet Waggener added that he thinks Mr.Hatfield's petition was presented because
of questions from the Council whether they were going to feel this was ultimate solution to the pro
blem or If they needed to go further with a parking district.He wanted to have people from the
business community indicate to the Council that there was an interest in going ahead with a full-«
pledged'parking district'.The confusing part of the letter is perhaps where It indicates 'we are not
requesting action of a parking district at this time".The intent of that is presumably saying -don't
hold up on these three blocks,in order to form the entire parking district.
Bob Hill inquired about the alternatives,one with and one without meters.Without meters -would
that be a limited hour zone?Jerry stated that for example we are talking about possibly moving
metersfrom one area of parking and possibly provide a two-hour zone with tire marking for control.
City Manager Chet Waggener commented that as a part of the project as it has been discussed at '
this point the consideration has been with the merchants to ultimately metering everything.The point
is simply that we couldn't get meters immediately,so there would be an Immediate outlay of $3,000.
Also allowing parking that close to the business district without meters,the control would be very
difficult.The meters would pay for themselves within a few years.The $3,000 would pay for
removal of existing striping,relocation of meters and repainting the new stalls,plus it would include
some beautiflcation for control with some type of a planter box with a tree in it.
Mayor Ebbert commented that this is being done In a number of towns around us,and most of them
are fairly successful,but who pays for It he is not aware of,whether the city does it for the merchants
to keep the business from moving to the outlying areas or not.But he does think the merchants should
be interested to some extent.
Jerry Fay added that it Is an ultimate goal to go to a business LID.It would be difficult to implement
a program very quickly with an LID,so we are looking for quick solutions to take care of problems
anticipated during the holiday season.
Chuck Edwards commented that the businessmen are all In unanimity of the whole picture,and one petition
just supplements the other,and are in agreement to both plans,but the converting several blocks into
parking is of the immediate importance and feel the need something be done before the holiday season.
He added that other cities have taken up a similar plan because they found It necessary.Other towns
such as Vancouver,Washington failed to take this into consideration in time and most of their businesses
moved out of the downtown area to the extent that now in Vancouver downtown area there are nothing but
offices,with only one or two retail establishments.Our effort Is to take care of this before this happens
in Moses Lake.
Eric Skaug commented that we are all much in agreement that there is a problem as far as the parking
is concerned,and thinks the proposal the businessmen have presented looks to be quite viable,but
the City does have a very vital interest in the downtown district and investment in terms of supplying
utilities,maintaining fire standards for fire insurance,water pressures and things like that,and think
the city does owe a responsibility to help and assist the businessman when they do present proposals
like this that are reasonable and are viable and do tend to show the possibility for a solution in assist
ing these businesses.The City is the only group or agencies or body that can really afford to Initially
come in and undertake this cause,and also the only ones that collect the revenues that would be
generated by parking meters.You couldn't ask the businessmen to put up an LID and then go out
and collect the money from the meters.I think the city is in a position to sponsor and underwrite
this and ammortize it over a few years and have it pay for itself.I think it is a good idea and would
like to see the city get behind it and help out with this problem.
Mayor Ebbert inquired of Chuck Edwards if there has been any talk amongst the businessmen about
helping finance this if necessary.Chuck stated it was discussed a little bit but to any means of
getting the money for it.They did not draw up any conclusions.
Otto Skaug added that the traffic signals contemplated on 4th and 5th and Division are going to
amount to tens and thousands cf dollars,or approximately $80,000 and that cost is basically borne
- • a portion by the city,and that is a traffic problem to assist to the well-being of our city driving
people. I think in this particular area if we ventured out in this thing for a two-months period with
a mtilmum amount of expense , and adopt this plan on a trial basis and see what happens with the out-'
lay of approximate $3000,and see where go from there.
Bill Moe asked Skaug,are you indicating that you would be willing to go ahead with the minimum
amount of money and expense at this time and put a date to reevaluate this proposal without the
parking meters? Skaug, - Yes, say a six-months period at least,with no meters, and have tire
markings,although we do have some meters In there,and they could be kept intact.
Bob Hill -so with the $3000 - Ash would be unmetered and Division would be metered.
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City Manager Chet Waggener suggested If this proposal is adopted,to move all existing meters over
to Division,because Division is very much the business section in the downtown area;leave A6h Street
totally unmetered,and hope that would be considered as a temporary measure.Marking tires requires
considerably more expenditure of time to the downtown area that the Police Department has been spend
ing at this time,and there is a definite cost attached to that.To Install parking meters would requireanother.$7000 which is the estimate to Install meters.That cost would be offset fairly quickly though
with the increased cost of a traffic patrolman for the area.Also be difficult to control by the businessmen.
Jerry Fay added it could be a study to see if people will actually park a few blocks and walk.: to the
center of the business section or later park In a lot and walk the additional distance to shop.It would
be Interesting from that standpoint to see what happens to people's parking habits,for free parking.
Motion by Boyle to endorse this concept for a trial period until March 1, 1976and the present parking
meters on Ash be moved to Division,and at that time evaluate whether it is going to work out and we
are justified in putting in meters.Second by Hill.Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Moe commented on the petition submitted by Jack Hatfield,I think he is pointing out that people
are agreeing there is a'problem with the parking situation,that a lot of people have been concerned
with for a long time.Is there some way that we-can direct administration to give us their best plan
for off-street parking in the CBD through an LID system that is to draw up boundaries they are concerned
with and we are concerned with,taking into consideration the merchants in the area and getting some
suggestions from them as well and ijrlnging a plan back to the Council at some future date that vo uld
be convenient.
Jerry Fay added that possibly this could be coordinated by including this In the 1976 Budget as a pro
ject.
Chet Waggener stated that In the 19Z6 budget we show the cost of developing such a plan,which
would give the Council then the option of reviewing that with other alternates.The 1976 budget though
is going to be very very tight and you might want to look at that with some other options and perhaps
get a little better feel from the merchants as to how serious they are about really going ahead with it.
Also it could be done in stages;some preliminary work could be done at minimal cost and check back
with the merchants and work with them every step of the way,rather than work up a total plan with
considerable cost outlay,and then perhaps at that point find that an LID or a Business Improvement
Association or District would simply be voted down.Before the merchants can make a logical decision
though,whether or not they wish to proceed with it,they have to have more information as to cost at
this point,and how costs would be distributed.If the Council decides to go ahead with this,that
the times be left fairly loose on it,because we will need to fit that in to all of Jerry's schedule of
work,because the first three to six month of 1976 will be heavily loaded with work projects for the
Engineering department.
Bill Moe said that if it will come about within a certain length of time without any direction at this
point,we can do that when we get to the budget?Chet Waggener replied tha t would be one way of
handling It,but if you definitely want to establish high priority on it right now.,certainly staff has
no objection to that.
Motion by Bill Moe to,dLrect staff to work closely with the merchants In Identifying the areas and
some preliminary work In respect to forming an LID to alleviate the parking in the CBD.Second by
Boyle.He also added that he appreciates the fact that the majority of the downtown people felt that
they really are concerned that there is a parking problem that cannot be met with just a short-range
plan,and are more or less together on this in finding a solution.
Motion carried unanimously.
CENTRAL SCHOOL LEASE
Aletter was read from Cecil Lee,Park &Recreation Director,stating after the second School Levy /JA Q?
failed,we were notified that the school district was vacating the Central School Building and that ''
from that point on we would have to pay all building operation and maintenance costs.The Park and *
Recreation Commission studied the use,needs and costs of both facilitiesand recommended that
the McCosh Center be closed,with all McCosh activities being moved to the Central School building.
At the June 10,1975 City Council meeting,staff was granted permission to proceed with Central School
lease negotiations with the schooldistrict. He requested City Council authorize the City Manager to
sign the accompanying lease.
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Motion by Skaug to adopt Mr.Lee's recommendation and approve the lease be signed.Second by
Boyle.
Bob Hill asked Cecil Lee stating that I think you said this Is going to cost several thousand dollarsmorethan the operationof McCosh? Cecil said it would cost between $3000 or $4000 in the 1976 budgetthanwehadbudgetedin1975.This will beless our fixed costs.Hill inquired if we are going to be
able to find the $3000 or $4000 in the budget to use the entire school property?ChetWaggener added inanswerto that would be simply say thatthis lease doesn't say that if we have trouble handling all of
it that we have to actually open and heat the entire premises.We could close off some of the rooms
and not use them if we find that we can't afford to do so.The pointthat is pertinent here is that
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McCosh is no longer usable and are working with the insurance adjuster now to see what the final
disposition of that will be. If we are going to have any kind of a recreation program at all,we
must then rely on Central School and/or the Community School concept in order to conduct it,because
we have no facilities of our own.
The question was called.Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WORKSHOPS
Aletter was read from City Manager Chet Waggener stating that on February 11,1975,the Council
votedto table consideration of this program until.more information could be provided.On October 22,
1975,the City received the attached letter from the Association of Washington Cities announcing the '
schedule for workshops on the CD.Block Grant project.Many communities In this State have
received substantial amounts of block grant funds and the indication is that a substantial amount is
still available.I advised the Council on February 11,that a delay would not hamperapplying for
funds under the Housing &Community Development Act of 1975.
Since the first workshop is scheduled in Spokane on November 5,1975,he recommended as many
Councilmen as possible attend.This will probably be the most ideal circumstance for the Council
to obtain the maximum amount of information.He also recommended that the Council candidates
consider attending,and at the same time would like to send selected staff members. If any Council
man cannot attend the November 5th Session,another workshop is scheduled for November 18 1975
In Richland.
Ebbert.and Moe indicated they would attend the workshop in Spokane.
Boyle,Swanson and Hill indicated they would attend in Richland.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY -SHINES AND MOORE
The accompany claims have been forwarded to our insurance agency for processing.RCW 35.31.040
provides that claims for damages against any city of the third class must be presented to the City
Council and filed with the City Clerk.Inasmuch as the claims will be processed by the insurance
adjuster,it is hereby noted as having received the claims.
Motion by Hill that the claims be noted.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY REGULATIONS
A letter was read from the City Manager stating that the initial consideration of these proposed
regulations was scheduled for last Tuesday's Study Session.Because of the lack of time the
review was postponed.He recommended that Stan Bech be allowed to provide the Council with
an overview of the contents of the proposed ordinance.While we do have some administrative
guidelines from which to operate,it would be most desirable to enact the Environmental Policy
Regulation Ordinance within a reasonable time.This would give the Council a better foundation
on which to base further considerations.
Stan reviewed the ordinance by Sections.Section 1 dealt with Environmental Impact Assessment
and Section 2 with Environmental Impact Statement.The list of conditions gives the developer
some guidelines to go by. This does not mean he has to answer all questions.It gives the develop
er the questions pertinent to his development.The ordinance sets specific requirements on what
projects require Environmental Impact Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements.It also
establishes what project would be exempt from the procedures.It clearly states exactly what pro
cedure wiLl be followed in reviewing a project,assessment,or statement.
Motion by Moe that since the Council are several members short at this meeting^doption should
be delayed until the next meeting.Second by Boyle.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION =101
City Manager Chet Waggener commented on Resolution No.101 that he is concerned about and
possibly Pat Acres,City Attorney also would like to comment on it.It is a proposed constitutional
amendment relating judiciary review of the entire court system.One of the things very questioneole
about the resolution is to allow by the simple vote of the people,would allow the legislature to tack
on to that and amend several sections of the constitution as they implement it.because it combines
several sections all in one vote.What concerns him most is that it may,or it may not leave us with
the local court system in Moses Lake as we have it today,but we see the possibility if this is approved
by the voters the .State would probably also take the revenue from it,which currently accrues to approxi
mately $35,000 to $40,000 a year which assists us in balancing our budget.We see the strong possibility
that would be Lost to the State.Also the court system is part of our law enforcement procedure,and
if the State/is attempting to control the courts at the state level,how many years are we away from
controlling the rest of our law enforcement department at the state level?
Pat Acres agreed in that respect.Literature he received from the Bar Association indicated strong
feelings against it.It could mean Judges from Grant will be directed to try cases in King County,etc.,
and the time lag between cases could be tremendous.
Meeting adjourned at 10-45 P.M.
3UK,Gordon1"1ATTEST:MAYOR,GordonVl.Ebbert
R. R.Gagnier;City