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1976 06 222380 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION June 22, 1976 CITY HALL - COUNCIL ROOM 8:00 p.m. Members Present: Bob Hill, Kent Jones, Bill Moe, Eric Skaug,Don Swanson, and Norm Johnson. Absent: Jim Barney Mayor Don -Swanson called the meeting to order and called for approval of the minutes of the last regular session held on June 15,976.There were two changes in the //)££- \}minutes of the last session as follows:In regard to the Superior Refuse Disposal removal rate increase, the action taken is changed as follows: It was decided that Superior Refuse Removal, Inc. would present the proposed rate increase to the City Council for their consideration and the City Council would direct City staff to prepare the Ordinance pursuant to their recommendations. Mr. Hill also wanted the minutes to show that when Mr. Jones asked if it was within the jurisdiction of the contract with Superior Refuse to request a rate increase during the period of the contract,Mr.Acres answered it was./in regard to the Factory Built Housing Units,/Qsf Mr. Hill wanted the record to show that when Mr. Acres was asked if a neighborhood could pass a restrictive covenant against factory built homes,he answered that it was an open question, but possibly they could. Mr. Jones moved that the minutes be accepted as amended, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS: REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID GENERAL $18,581.10 STREET 8,784.00 ARTERIAL STREET 391.04 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 283.01 WATER/SEWER 9,341.77 \J WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 4,964.55 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,941.48 9 Mr. Moe moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones and passed with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the warrants to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company.Warrents 5533 - 5641 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS PAINT STRIPING REMOVAL ON WEST BROADWAY AND STRATFORD ROAD A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,recommending that Tri-County Sandblasting,as low bidder,be awarded the bid,was read. Mr.Hill moved that the bid from Tri-County Sandblasting be accepted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - AMENDING 1976 BUDGET - COMPUTER DISK - SECOND READING A letter from Rick R.Gagnier,Finance Director,stating that an Ordinance amending the original budget is needed for the purchase of the Disk System,was read. Mr.Swanson opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments from the audience. 2381 A CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 June 22, 1976 Mr.Johnson moved to close the Public Hearing,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously. There were no comments from the Council. The Ordinance revising the original 1976 Budget Ordinance No. 745 to appropriate funds" to purchase and install a computer disk system was read by title only. Mr. Johnson moved to adopt the Ordinance,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously PUBLIC HEARING -SIX-YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM -SECOND READING A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director,stating that this program must be adopted by July 1, 1976 to meet the State deadline, was read. He also stated in his letter that he requested an increase in the Ring Road planning item from $5,000 to $45,000.He stated that this $45,000 does not need to be budgeted for at this time and that a review and determination can be made when the Arterial Street budget for 1977 is prepared. Mr.McLanahan explained that it is state law to update the street plan once a year, and present it to the State Highway Department.He stated that the Council could budget for any of the items they felt needed construction. Mr.Swanson opened the Public Hearing. Virginia Hill, 343 West Northshore Drive,stated that she was concerned with the traffic congestion on Stratford and Valley Roads. She wanted to know if the Ring Road project would be completed before improving this area. Mr.McLanahan stated that design plans are being constructed for the Stratford and Valley Road intersection and construction plans are already drawn up for the widening of Valley Road. He stated that funds were the only thing holding up this project. There were no more comments from the audience. Mr. Swanson closed the Public Hearing. Mr.Hill stated that he thought Mr.Fay's predessor had stated that Division Street could not be overlayed because of the poor base and the water problem. Mr.McLanahan stated that yes, he had recommened not doing it but we are recommending it because Division Street from Broadway to Nelson could be overlayed three times for the price he quoted you for reconstruction. Mr. Hill asked if the water problem was as bad now as it was a couple of years ago. Mr.McLanahan stated that the water level has leveled off at about 13^feet now and that the City had put in drains to help alleviate the water problem. Mr.Skaug moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. The resolution adopting the six year street construction program (1977 -1982)was read by title only. Mr.Hill moved that items 2,3,and 4 be changed as follows:Item 2 will be Stratford and Valley Road (traffic control);Item 3 will be Valley Road (Grape to Stratford)— and changed from 1979 to 1977;Item 4 will be Division Street (Broadway to Nelson) and changed from 1979 to 1978,and then the Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program be approved,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. Mr.Skaug stated that he thought this construction would have to be funded through a special levy,and Mr.Hill concurred. Mr.Johnson suggested that the Council get staff input on this and see what kinds of money we can get and how much we would have to have on a levy. \/ 2382 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 June 22, 1976 IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -SEWER REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE -FIRST READING A letter from M. G. McLanahan, Assistant Public Works Director, stating that an Ordinance has been prepared amending the sewer connection charges,was read. '/07*> Mr.McLanahan stated that when Hallmark Lift Station was built, they built a larger capacity station than was necessary to handle their own facilities.The City has helped them finish up this project at a cost of approximately $7,100,and is now requesting that this ordinance be adopted so that the City will be reimbursed for the money it spent on this construction. The Ordinance amending Chapter 9.2 of the City of Moses Lake "Water and Sewer Connec tions"by amending Section 9.2.24 to include a reimbursement schedule fee,was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BEAUMONT DRIVE L.I.D. A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stating the property owners in the Montlake #2 Subdivision located along Beaumont Avenue are requesting construction of a street by grading,graveling,storm drainage,side-lateral sewer connections,curbs,and asphalt paving,was read.The letter also stated that sidewalk construction was not included on the petition,and if the City Council should accept the petition that the passage of the attached resolution was recommended. Mr.McLanahan stated that the developer in this area is proposing another development south of the present LID proposal.He suggested that the Council only delete the sidewalk in the one block on Beaumont because of the high bank and fill problems. There was considerable discussion on the question of sidewalks in this area. Mr.Skaug moved to table the resolution until July 13,1976,seconded by Mr.Jones. Mr. Skaug and Mr.Hill voted for and Mr.Moe,Mr.Johnson,Mr.Jones,and Mr.Swanson voted against.Motion denied. Mr.Waggener recommended that a sidewalk go in on at least one side of the street to help eliminate problems between pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to improve area on Beaumont Avenue from lots 36 and 37 southward of Montlake No. 2 subdivision through lots 32 and 40 by grading,graveling,constructing and installing curbs and asphalt,concrete pavement and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense of said improvements against properties in such district especially benefited thereby,and notifying all persons who may object to said improve ment to appear and present their objections at a meeting of the City Council to be held on July 13,1976,was read by title only. Mr.Moe moved that the Resolution be adopted,with the stipulation that sidewalks against the curbs be included with the LID,extending on the west side of Beaumont to Inglewood Avenue,and that the date for the Public Hearing be changed from July 13 to July 20,1976,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING UTILITY EASEMENT A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stating that United 7^7^ Builders,Inc.,is granting 20 foot easements to the City of Moses Lake on the rear lot lines of lots 41 and 42 of Garden Heights Second Addition because of the encroach ments for shrub planting and sprinkler system installations,was read. 2383 rtA$ ** i» CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 june 22,1976 The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake, Washington for utility purposes was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS C~^ None VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS SPECIAL USE PERMIT -KEN EARL A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,stating that the Planning Commision recdmmended that Mr.Earl be granted a Special Use Permit to build his law office at the north end of his proposed plat on Pioneer Way,was read. Mr.Jones moved that the Special Use Permit requested by Ken Earl be approved,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION RELEASE OF UTILITY BOND -DAHLIA REPLAT NO. 1 A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stating that the sewer installations in the Dahlia Replat No.1 are complete and recommending that the Utility Bond be released,was read. Mr.Moe moved that the utility bond be released,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr. Jones abstaining.r REQUEST TO SELL AND DISPLAY FIREWORKS -LION'S CLUB | .^A letter from Russell L.Beeman,Fire Chief,stating that the Lion's Club is requesting 0 permission to sell fireworks from stands located at Tri-State Store and Vista Village Shopping Center and to conduct a Public Fireworks Display at McCosh Park on the 4th of July, was read. Mr.Beeman stated that the Lion's Club has meet all requirements necessary except for the signing of a Hold Harmless Agreement for the use of City property for the fireworks display on July 4.Mr.Acres stated that the Hold Harmless Agreement would be ready for signing on June 23, 1976. Mr. Moe moved that the Lion's Club be granted permission to sell fireworks from stands,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. Mr.Moe moved that the Lion's Club be allowed to conduct a public fireworks display subject to the signing of a Hold Harmless Agreement,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 1^A Proclamation presented to Mayor Donald E.Swanson from the Elks Lodge requesting 'that all bells in the community be rung for four minutes at twelve o'clock noon on Sunday,July 4,1976,in recognition of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two hundred years ago, was read. nQMr.Jones moved that the meeting scheduled for July 13 be changed to Monday,July 12, 0 'because the Councilmen are invited to a dinner sponsored by Japan Air Lines,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. 2384 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 22, 1976 Mr.Hill moved that a study session be scheduled for Monday,June 28 at 7:30 p.m.7&0/ seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. Mr.McLanahan presented a slide show and comparisons on Subdivision Ordinances from various cities. The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m, Donald E.Swanson,MAYOR ATTEST: R. R.Gagnier,City Clafrk