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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION July 12, 1976
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: Bob Hill, Kent Jones, Bill Moe, Eric Skaug, Don Swanson, Norm
Johnson, and 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 22, 1976. Mr. Moe moved that the minutes
be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL $24,655.52
STREET 2,453.65
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 6,811.65
WATER/SEWER 7,486.08
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 71.383.05
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,194.58
FIREMEN PENSION AND RETIREMENT .560.00
Mr. Hill moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones and passed
unanimously.Mr.Hill abstained from voting for that portion of the warrants to
Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company.Warrants 3 to 126 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
Pat Lightel and Monte Holm stated they wanted to speak on the Civic Center Complex.
Gordon Meling stated he wanted to speak on the Superior Refuse Removal rate increase.
II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Letter of Appreciation -Audio-Visual Equipment -Kiwanis
A letter from Russell L.Beeman,Fire Chief,stating that the Sunrise Kiwanis Club /04(e
had held a beef raffle and used the proceeds to purchase audio-visual training
equipment for the Moses Lake Fire Department,was read.
Mr.Beeman stated that this equipment would be a great help in the fire prevention
program.
Mr. Hill stated that he felt a letter from the City Council should be sent to the
Sunrise Kiwanis Club thanking them for the equipment.
CERTIFICATES -DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS -FIRE DEPARTMENT
A letter from Russell L.Beeman,Fire Chief,stating that twelve members of the /O/cP
Moses Lake Fire Department,9 volunteers and 3 paid,have completed a sixteen hour
course in Driver Training offered by the Washington State Fire Service Training
Program,was read.
Mr.Beeman stated that he had the certificates for the members and he felt the
program was very good because it delt with the operation of emergency vehicles.
The Mayor complimented the twelve members who completed the program.
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IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
'Ordinance -Sewer Reimbursement Schedule -Second Reading
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y)A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stating that an
Ordinance had been prepared amending the sewer connection charges,was read.^—s
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.Hill moved that the second reading of the Sewer Reimbursement Schedule Ordinance
be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -CASH FUND -PARKS DEPARTMENT
||3 A letter from R.R.Gagnier,Finance Director,requesting that a Petty Cash Fund
for the Parks Department be established,was read.
Mr.Gagnier stated that at the present time the Parks Department is operating with
a $10 Petty Cash Fund and in the summer it has to be split betwwen the swimming
pool and the Cascade Park.He stated that with a $30 Petty Cash Fund,that it
could be divided equally between McCosh Swimming Pool,Cascade Park,and the Central
Recreation Building.
The Resolution to establish an Account within the General Fund to be entitled "Petty
Cash Fund -Parks Department"was read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the Resolution to adopt a Petty Cash Fund for the Parks
Department be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -HOLIDAYS
dS\0 Mr.Waggener stated that the State Legislature mandated holidays for employees of
the state of Washington and all of its political subdivisions which would include
cities.He stated that this legislation would cost the city something over $10,000
annually.
The Resolution amending personnel resolution No.704 by modifying the schedule of
holidays was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
Mr.Johnson moved that a letter be sent to the legislature stating that the City
Council felt that the state legislature extended their duties into the city's affairs
more than is appreciated,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.It was
decided that all Councilmen would sign the letter.
RESOLUTION -BEAUMONT DRIVE L.I.D.
tf\v A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stating that a revised copy of
the Resolution establishing the City Council's intention to improve Beaumont Drive
and hold a Public Hearing on August 10,1976,was read.The letter stated that
the resolution was revised in accordance with the Council's stipulation that sidewalks
against the curbs be included with the L.I.D.extending on the west side of Beaumont
to Inglewood Avenue.
Mr.Skaug suggested that perhaps the area between Inglewood and Linden should be
included in this L.I.D.
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Mr. Jones wanted to know the possibility of tieing in Beaumont in its entirety.
He wanted to know how the entire Beaumont area could be included.
Mr.Waggener stated that the Resolution could be amended to include the additional
property.He also stated that if the Council waited to get a petition from the
other street and have a separate resolution and separate hearing date on it then
it could be combined into the same construction project but it is unlikely that it
could be combined into the same LID.
Mr.Fay stated that he was concerned about a delay because he did not want to have
to pave the area in the fall because of the weather conditions.
Mr.Waggener stated that if the Council amended the Resolution and then received
60%protest from the property owners,the LID is automatically dead and it would
be necessary to start over again.
Mr.Johnson wanted to know how many other property owners would be involved in the
extension of the LID. Mr. Fay replied there were about 20.
The Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention
to improve area on Beaumont Drive adjacent to lots 93 through 96 of Montlake Addition
#1 and adjacent to lots 32 through 35 and lots 37 through 40 of Montlake Addition
#2 by grading,graveling,constructing and installing curbs,sidewalks,sewer side
laterals 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 specially benefited thereby,and notifying all persons who may object to
said improvement to appear and present their objections at a regular meeting of
the City Council to be held on August 10,1976,was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the Resolution be amended to provide for sidewalks on both
sides of Beaumont from Inglewood through lot 32 on the east side and lot 96 through
40 on the west side,with sidewalks next to the curb,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Skaug stated that he would like to encourge those people on the northern end
of Beaumont to get something together and perhaps they could save some money by
hooking up with the present L.I.D.
RESOLUTION -MARINA DRIVE L.I.D.//2/-C
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stating that a petition was received
from the property owners adjacent to Marina Drive requesting installation of sewer
and water facilities, was read.
Mr. Fay explained the area that the L.I.D.would cover.
Mr. Skaug asked if the people would be required to hook up to the city sewer, and
Mr. Fay replied that he did not believe so,however,they would have to pay their
share of the L.I.D. when it is put in.
The Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention
to improve Marina Drive by construction and installing an eight inch sewer system
connecting to existing facilities on Interlake road and on Orchard Avenue and
construction and installation of an eight inch water main on Interlake Road and on
Orchard Avenue and construction and installation of an eight inch water main with fire
hydrants by connecting to existing water mains on Interlake Road and on West Broad
way at Orchard Drive and to create a Local Improvement District to assess the cost
and expense of said improvements against the properties within the Local Improvement
District specially benefited thereby,and notifying all persons who may desire to
object to said improvement to appear and present their objections at a regular
meeting of the City Council to be held on August 10,1976,was read by title.only.
Mr.Jones moved that the Resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Hill and passed
unanimously.
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V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
k\9AIRPORT LEASE -Lot 6-A
A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director,requesting that a Commercial Lease
Agreement for Lot 6-A at the Municipal Airport with Custom Chemicals,Inc.be
approved,was read.
The Council reviewed the Agreement for Rental of Commercial Area with Custom Chemicals
Inc.
Mr.Moe moved that the lease be approved,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed
unanimously.
_SIDEWALK SALE
\D\\A letter from Jack Hatfield stating that the annual Sidewalk Days are set for
July 23 and 24 and requesting that no parking meter time limit be enforced
and that Third Avenue from Alder to Division and from Division to Ash be closed
to traffic,but that Division Street remain open to through traffic,was read.
Mr. Hill pointed out that north bound traffic on Division Street should not be
allowed because it would come up to a dead end because of the one way street.**"^
Mr.Johnson moved that the request be granted with the exception that Division
Street be closed to north bound traffic on Fourth Avenue, seconded by Mr. Barney,»
and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE -SUPERIOR REFUSE REMOVAL
A letter from Superior Refuse Removal, Inc.requesting a rate increase due to
the raising costs of Garbage Collection and Transport since April 30,1974,was read.
Mr.Meling stated that the rate increase would amount to $.25 per week for residences
and $3 for commercial containers,per month.
Mr.Jones wanted to know what the date schedule on the increase would be.
Mr.Waggener replied that the contract entered into in May 1974 carried a stipulation
that the rates would remain unchanged until August 1976, at which time an adjustment
could be made. He also stated that the City is trying to get with the County in
regard to the operation of the Sanitary Landfill.He stated that if the County
does not take over operation of the Sanitary Landfill that it may necessitate
another increase in rates so perhaps the Council would like to consider both of
these proposals at the same time.
Mr.Meling stated that the contract called for operation of the landfill until .''
approximately May 1 and since it is already July,he felt he had completed his
contract and is ready to close down the landfill.
After considerable discussion the Council felt that more time was needed to study
the proposal.
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Mr. Moe moved that the staff review the proposal and report back to the Council
with both the present rates and an analysis of the proposed rates,seconded by
Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX -LETTER FROM COUNCILMAN W. B.MOE
A letter from W.B.Moe concerning the Civic Center Complex was read./&V/2
Mr. Monte Holm stated that he was in favor of a Civic Center Complex that would
house all city departments.
Mrs. Pat Lightel stated that she was in favor of a Public Safety Building and against
the Civic Center Complex as a whole.
Mr. Moe stated that the need for the Civic Center was shown in the report prepared
by the citizens committee.He felt this was a project that needed to be acted on,
and that is why he is bringing it to the Council now.He also felt that the people
should vote on it.
Mr. Moe moved that an Ordinance be drafted setting a date for an election on the
Civic Center Complex on September 21,1976,seconded by Mr.Barney.
Mr.Hill stated that he felt the motion was premature and that he felt a study session
should be held on this Civic Center Complex.
Mr.Johnson stated that the press kept saying that the Council had delayed this
project and he wished to state that this was not so.
Mr. Moe stated that he felt the Council had delayed for a while to see the reaction
of the public with respect to the local school issue which turned out favorably.
Mr. Jones stated that he felt most of the leg work was done by the citizens and he
would be in favor of a study session on it.
Mr. Skaug stated that it has been the intent of past Councils to erect a Civic
Center Complex as evidenced by the earmarking of funds for this project.He
felt the report should be turned over to the public for a vote on the Complex.
Mr. Barney felt that something should be done because the cost of everything is
going up, and he felt that it should be sent to the voters.
Mr. Swanson felt that it required more study before it is sent to the people for
a vote on September 21 but would be in favor of going to the general election
date in November. This would give more time for study of the project.
Mr.Jones stated that he did not know what the citizens would be asked to vote on
and would like this clarified.
There was a call for the question. Mr. Skaug, Mr. Moe, and Mr. Barney voted for
the motion and Mr. Hill, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Swanson voted against.
The motion failed.
Mr. Hill moved that July 15 be set for a study session, seconded by Mr. Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Mr. Hill asked about the improvements on Central Drive. Mr. Fay stated that the
piece of property owned by the Pacific Council of Churches would be deeded to the
City if the improvements were put in.He stated that he had contacted Mr. Berg
asking for documentation substantiating the fact that the improvements will be
made prior to .coming to Council and requesting that the Council accept the property
from the church. He has had no discussion with Mr. Berg on this yet.
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IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
fl\p Mr.Waggener stated that the Fair Labor Standards act as applied to local governments
•j has been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States.He
stated that since the City complies with most of the provision of this act,that
there is no problem.
J)He stated that the Swedberg Pool Bonds are redeemed and the pool indebtedness is
&'retired.
h Mr.Waggener stated he thought the Council might be interested in seeing the budget
£)/manual that goes out to the various departments for use in preparing their budgets
for 1977.
Mr.Gagnier,Finance Director,reviewed the 1977 Budget Manuals with the Council.
Mr. Moe stated that he had received a letter from the National League of Cities
stating that a meeting was being held in San Francisco in August and that he felt
it would be well worth attending.He felt that at least two councilmen should go
to this meeting.
Mr.Moe moved that the City pay the expenses of anyone who would be able to go to
this meeting,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed with Mr.Hill and Mr.Johnson
opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,MAYOR
ATTEST:
R. R.Gagnier,City Clefk
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