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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION July 27, 1976
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8:00 p.m.
Members Present:Don Swanson,Eric Skaug,Jim Barney,Kent Jones,and Bill Moe
Absent:Bob Hill and Norm Johnson
Mayor Don Swanson called the meeting to order and called for approval of the minutes
of the last regular session held on July 20,1976.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 $17,532.68
STREET 9,149.24
ARTERIAL STREET 780.72
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 315.23
WATER/SEWER 6,807.76
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 3,021.85
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,288.81
Mr.Skaug moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 137 to 245 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
Ron Baker stated that he wished to speak on the Vista Village Shopping Center Plat
and Jack Hatfield stated he wished to speak on a formation of a Business Improvement
District.
Mrs.Teddy Chatterton,504 South Hawthorn,stated that she was interested in what JO/j
the City intended to do with Clover Drive.
Mr. Fay stated that the work being done on Clover Drive would be between Hawthorne
and Fairbanks and that Clover Drive is a half width road.He stated that it was
planned to patch, prelevel, and put in a one inch overlay.
Mrs.Chatterton stated that the residents in this area were forced to put in curbs
and gutters and that the City had stated they would put in the other half of the
road. This was about 15 to 18 years ago and she feels the City should do this.
Mr. Fay stated that funds are not available for full scale road construction at
this time and that the other half of the road is on state right-of-way.
Mrs. Chatterton stated that Clover Drive has a great deal of traffic on it and
the children have to walk to school on the road,which is dangerous.She wanted
to know that if the State will not do anything about it and the City takes the
obligation of putting a half street in there,if the City would consider making
it a one way street.
Mr. Jones stated that there were two problems here, the width of the street and
sidewalks.He suggested that the sidewalks be taken care of by an LID.
Mr.Fay stated that he would give Mrs.Chatterton all the information necessary
to set an LID in motion.
Mr.Swanson directed Mr.Fay to look at the traffic problem on Clover Drive and
assist Mrs.Chatterton with getting the necessary forms for the LID.
II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/PETITION -FORMATION OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
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A letter from Jack Hatfield,requesting the formation of a Parking and Business
Improvement District,was read.A petition representing 27 businesses was attached
to the letter.
Mr.Fay informed the Council of the necessary steps for the formation of a Business
Improvement District.
There was considerable discussion from the Council on this project.
Mr.Hatfield stated that the majority of the businesses in the proposed Business
Improvement District had indicated their support of this project.
Mr.Skaug moved that the City staff be instructed to draw up a resolution forming
the Business Improvement District as soon as possible,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
VALLEY ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNALS
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,requesting authority to advertise
for bids for the Valley Road traffic signals,was read.The letter also stated
that the Strand Company,which is developing the K-Mart,would participate in this
project.
Mr.Fay went over the plans and specifications of the project for the Council,
and mentioned that the cost would be approxiamtely $40,000 with the Strand Company
participating with approximately $5,000.
Mr.Jones moved that authorization be granted to call for bids,seconded by Mr.
Moe and passed unanimously.
VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
SPECIAL USE PERMIT -EXPANSION OF FARM MANAGEMENT BUILDING
A letter from Stanley Bech,City Planner,stating that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Special Use Permit for the expansion of the Farm
Management Building, was read.
Mr. Moe moved that the Special Use Permit be granted, seconded by Mr. Skaug, and
passed unanimously.
VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AIRPORT LEASE -NORTHWEST HARVESTOR,INC.
-\(JU A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,requesting approval of a Lease
Agreement for hanger ground area Row 6,Lot 1,by Northwest Harvestor,Inc.,was
read.
Mr.Moe moved that the lease be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
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ELM STREET VACATION -REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARING
A letter from M. G. McLanahan, Assistant Public Works Director, requesting the
passage of the resolution establishing August 12 as a date for a Public Hearing,
was read.
The resolution,setting a date for a Public Hearing on the vacation of Elm Street,
was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted and the Public Hearing be set for
August 24,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -VISTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER
Ron Baker stated that he had talked with City staff and he would like to refer
this item to the next regular Planning Commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL PRELIMINARY COST PROPOSAL -CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
A letter from Harvey Vernier, architect, stating an approximate cost estimate of
$2,500 to bring plans 1,2,3,and 4 of the Civic Center Complex up to date,was
read.
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Mr.Waggener suggested that the motion to approve this state that the cost not
exceed the $2,500 estimate without approval of the City Council,and that no out-
of-town expenses be charged to the City without prior written authorization from
the City Manager's office.
Mr. Vernier stated that he had forgotten to mention the time that would be required
for this project but he thought two or three weeks would be sufficient.
Mr. Jones moved that authorization be granted for Mr. Vernier to proceed with the
updating of the cost estimates as specified in his letter and subject to the con
ditions suggested by Mr.Waggener and have it brought back to the Council on August
17, seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mr.Waggener stated that there are still some differences of opinion on the terms
of the solid waste disposal project but he thought the proposed rate ordinance
would be ready by the next Council meeting.
Mr. Skaug suggested that City staff be directed to research the Clover Drive
problem and report to the Council at a study session on the findings.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,MAYOR
ATTEST:
R.R.Gagnier,Cijy Clerk