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1976 09 142423 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION September 14, 1976 CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8:00 p.m. Members Present: Don Swanson, Eric Skaug, Jim Barney, Kent Jones, Bill Moe, 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 August 24, 1976. Mr. Hill moved that the minutes be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS: REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID GENERAL $11,195.34 STREET 8,580.71 ARTERIAL STREET 18,357.36 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 14,/99.70 WATER/SEWER 11,800.16 SANITATION 13,480.40. WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 87,199.08 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,780.70 Mr.Moe moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting on that portion of the warrants to Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 451 to 571 were approved for payment. I.CITIZENS INPUT Vicky Groff,726 Catalpa Street, stated that she would lilce to speak on the diabetes proclamation. John Moberg, stated that he wished to speak on the franchise for Basin Water Sources.Ron Baker, 316 South Chestnut,stated that he wished to speak on the Vacation of Fern Drive, the Special Use Permit for Shorewood Trailer Park, the Environmental Impact Statement for Vista Village Shopping Center, and the waterline extension to Skyline Trailer Park. Roger Sweeney and Murry Harper stated that they wished to speak on the Special Use Permit for the Shorewood Trailer Park. II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PROCLAMATION -DIABETES WEEK -SEPTEMBER 27 THROUGH OCTOBER 3 A proclamation designating September 27 through October 3,1976 as Diabetes Week Z/3*^ in Moses Lake was read. Vicky Groff stated that she was challenging on behalf of the Diabetes Association each Council member to participate in someway during this week and specifically Eric Skaug to ride in the Bike Hike on October 3, 1976. Mr. Hill moved that the proclmation be signed, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -VACATION OF FERN DRIVE -SECOND READING A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning /(O//' Commission recommended that the Ordinance vacating Fern Drive be adopted. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comments from the audience, the response from the public was closed. Mr. Skaug moved that the Public Hearing be closed, seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously. 2424 PaSe 2 September 14,1976 The Ordinance vacating that portion of Fern Drive from the south corner of its inter section with Crouse Street and proceeding south for a distance of 462.82 feet was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously. „PETITION -BENNETT ADDITION L.I.D.0 \\)A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that a petition had been received for an L.I.D.to install a sewer main in Fern Drive from Gibby | Road to the south boundary of Fern Drive and in Crouse Street from Fern Drive to | its south boundary. Mr. Fay stated that the L.I.D. had been amended to include Bemis Street and Sybil Lane. He stated that 75% of the property owners had signed the petition. Mr. Skaug moved that the City Staff be authorized to establish a resolution setting October 26, 1976 as the date for a Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously. PETITION -JEFFERSON STREET L.I.D. •\»A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that a petition\°had been received for an L.I.D.to improve Jefferson Street between State Street and Brown Avenue with curbs,sidewalks,paving,storm drainage,and side sewer laterals. Mr. Fay stated that all property owners had signed the petition. Mr. Hill moved that the City Staff be authorized to establish a resolution setting October 26,1976,as the date for a Public Hearing,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. PETITION -ODOR PROBLEM -MOSES LAKE MEAT COMPANY rfU*Mr.Kimball,Building Inspector,stated that a petition had been received with 139 'signatures from adjacent homeowners complaining about the odor.After a meeting with Gus Tenaglia,Mr.and Mrs.Vern Ellestad,and Larry Ellestad,a method to eliminate the odor was agreed upon.It was decided to cap the main vent stack and reduce it's normal grade by twenty inches and flush the blood tank at least once a day.He stated that after the corrections had been made and complied with by the Moses Lake Meat Company,very few complaints were received. COMMUNICATION -SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS -PLANNING COMMISSION ry*A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that the Planning \Commission was requesting the passage of the street improvement ordinance as soon as possible.Mr.Waggener mentioned that the street improvements were incorporated into the proposed Subdivision Ordinance and he felt the street improvement could be considered with the proposed Subdivision Ordinance. Mr.Jones suggested that copies of the Subdivision Ordinance be given to the Council .and perhaps a joint study session of the City Council and Planning Commission should be scheduled. It was the consensus of the City Council to study the Subdivision Ordinance and then try to set a joint study session with the Planning Commission. IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -FENCES ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY -SECOND READING \\A request for an ordinance establishing a uniform fencing code for the City was presented. There was considerable discussion about the ordinance among the Council. n Iu 2425 Page 3 .September 14,1976 The ordinance establishing a uniform fencing code for those areas of the City of Moses Lake that have sidewalks constructed next to the curb was read by title only. Mr. Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -SETTING DATE FOR BOND ELECTION -CIVIC CENTER"-_____Moo A letter from Mr. Waggener, City Manager, was read which stated that an ordinance had been prepared by bonding attorneys for the submission of a $1,200,000 general election bond proposal to the voters at the November 2,1976 election to finance a Civic Center \J Complex,and which provides for adoption at the first reading. The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake, Washington, providing for a new Civic Center Complex at the existing Civic Center site by demolishing existing buildings, preparing the site,remodeling the City Hall,constructing and equipping additions to such City Hall,constructing and equipping a new Police Station,Council Room and Justice Court facilities, County offices and accommodations for museum artifacts, constructing and equipping a new Fire Station and landscaping and providing parking spaces for such Civic Center facilities; declaring the estimated cost thereof as nearly as may be; providing for the borrowing of a total of $1,200,000 and issuing and selling negotiable general obligation bonds to pay the cost thereof, such bonds to be payable by annual tax levies to be made without limitation as to rate or amount; declaring an emergency; and providing for the submission of the proposition of incurring such indebtedness and issuing such bonds to the qualified voters of the City at a special election to be held on November 2, 1976, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same date, was read in its entirety. After some discussion,it was suggested that the ballot title be changed from "providing a new Civic Center Complex"to "new Police,Fire,and Court facilities along with remodeling and addition to City Hall". Mr. Johnson moved that the ordinance be adopted with the suggested changes in the ballot title,seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -BASIN WATER SOURCES,INC.-FRANCHISE -FIRST READING A letter from Mr. Waggener, City Manager, was read which recommended approval of a 15 year franchise to Basin Water Sources,Inc. Mr.Waggener stated that this ordinance was basically the same as was presented to the Council about a year and a half ago. Mr.Moberg stated that the only question he had was the length of time for the franchise, He felt that it should be a minimum 25 year franchise instead of a 15 year franchise. He stated that at least half of the Basin Water Sources customers were inside the city limits with the other half outside the city limits.He stated that the Grant County Commissioners had granted a 50 year franchise in 1963, and he would like the Council to give consideration to extending this franchise to 25 years, Mr.Waggener stated that the staff felt the franchise should be 15 years. He stated that when this ordinance was redrafted,it was drafted much differently than the previous 15 year franchise,and the staff felt that this one should be looked at again in 15 years to see if any changes needed to be made. There was considerable discussion by the Council on this requested time extension. I I The ordinance granting to Basin Water Sources,Inc.,the right and franchise to //y<P use and occupy designated streets,alleys,and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,to construct,maintain,repair,renew,and operate a water distribution system within and through certain portions of the City of Moses Lake, Washington, was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the ordinance be adopted with the change from a 15 year franchise to a 25 year franchise,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Moe opposed. 2426 PaSe A September 14,1976 ^RESOLUTION - BEAUMONT DRIVE L.I.D. o\9 \v A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which requested the passage of resolutions establishing a Public Hearing date for Beaumont Drive and Pheasant Drive. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to improve the area on Beaumont Drive adjacent to lots 66 through 73 and lots 97 through 100 on Montlake No.1 addition by grading,graveling,constructing and install ing 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 October 12,1976,was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. a k RESOLUTION -PHEASANT STREET L.I.D. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to improve the area on Pheasant Street adjacent to lots 3,4,7,8,10,11,12,and 14 through 21 of Jones Addition by grading,graveling,constructing and installing curbs,sidewalks,storm drainage,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 October 12,1976,was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr,Hill,and passed unanimously. RS0LUTI0N -DIVISION STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY v,A request for a resolution from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,accepting a right- \of-way for Division Street was read. The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake from United Builders of Washington,Inc.,was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPTANCE OF PLANTER BOXES r\A letter from Cecil D.Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which stated that the Moses Lake Lions Club and Horizons Committee were donating four planter boxes and plantings worth $600 to the Moses Lake Park and Recreation Department for the beautification of downtown Moses Lake. The resolution accepting a gift from the Moses Lake Lions Club and the Horizons Committee of the Moses Lake Bicentennial Committee in the form of four planter boxes and plantings was read by title only. Mr. Hill moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously. \V V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS ttfr BEAUMONT DRIVE L.I.D.#29P. A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which requested permission from the City Council to advertise for bids for Beaumont Drive L.I.D.#29 and Reservoir #5 Security Fencing. Mr. Skaug moved that the staff be given permission to advertise for bids for Beaumont Drive L.I.D #29,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. 2427 Pa8e 5 September 14,1976 RESERVOIR #5 SECURITY FENCING Mr.Skaug moved that staff be authorized to advertise for bids on the Security Fencing ^ on Reservoir #5,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS SPECIAL USE PERMIT -SHOREWOOD TRAILER PARK A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //^/ Commission recommended the granting of a Special Use Permit for the expansion of Shorewood Trailer Park with the following conditions: 1.That landscaping,either natural or man-made be required on Fern Drive from Gibby Road to Crouse Street in compliance with existing City regulations. 2.That all installations on these lots be permanent double wide mobile homes, 3.That all private access roads into and out of the new property be surfaced. 4.That all the above requirements be completed at the time each lot is occupied by a mobile home. Roger Sweeney stated that at the Planning Commission meeting a petition had been submitted by the residents in the area requesting that the Special Use Permit be denied, and that obviously it had not been and that he would not like to see the trailer park go clear to Gibby Road.-, Murray Harper stated that he objected to the expansion as he felt it would adversly affect the property values. Ron Baker,representing Mr.Jameson,stated that Mr.Jameson has agreed to surface the roads within the park and provide dust control,and that Mr.Jameson had improved the existing park considerably from five years ago. Mr.Hill moved that the Special Use Permit be granted with the following conditions: 1. That landscaping,either natural or man-made be required on Fern Drive from Gibby Road to Crouse Street in compliance with existing City regulations. 2. That all installations on these lots be permanent double wide mobile homes, 3.That all private access roads into and out of the new property be surfaced. 4.That all the above requirements be completed at the time each lot is occupied by a mobile home. seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr.Skaug stated that he felt the comments made by Mr.Sweeney and Mr.Harper were well taken.He felt that the granting of this Special Use Permit would extend an essentially self-contained trailer park into an area that is not consistent with the trailer park concept.He felt that Mr.Jameson should show that he is capable and willing to meet the requirements of landscaping and beautification in the already existing trailer park before this expansion is granted. The motion to grant the Special Use Permit passed with Mr.Skaug opposed. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT -VISTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER J A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning ///^ Commission recommended that the Environmental Impact Statement for the Vista Village Shopping Center be accepted. Ron Baker stated that with the curbing as proposed,the owners of the Tastee Freeze, Mr. and Mrs.Lattin,were concerned that it would decrease their business.He stated that they would like an additional curb cut for their business. 2428 Page 6 September 14,1976 Mr.Fay stated that he and the Police Chief,Wayne Baker,had gone over the traffic control in detail with the developer and he would recommend that no changes be made in the proposed curb cuts.He also stated that if changes were made that it be sent back to the staff for further study. After some discussion,it was the consensus of the Council that these curb cuts would not work. Mr.Johnson moved that this item be tabled,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -.WATERLINE EXTENSION -SKYLINE TRAILER PARK ,Y A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that a request \ had been received from Mrs.Jones for the extension of a waterline from Reservoir #3 along Airway Drive to the Skyline Trailer Park.He suggested that if the Council approves the request that it be contingent upon approval of final plans and specifica tions by City staff and that the installation be inspected and approved by City staff. Mr.Fay suggested also that the installation be certified by a registered engineer as to the fact that it was installed in compliance with the plans and specifications. Ron Baker,representing Mrs.Jones,stated that the project would require only an eight inch water main but that to provide for future use,the City was requesting that a ten inch water main be installed.Since there is an additional cost of $9,900 caused by the larger pipe,Mrs.Jones is requesting that the City participate $5,000 worth in the cost of this project.Some of the costs of this project would be refunded when new homes are connected to the water main. Mr. Hill moved that this request be approved, seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously. .ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -MCCOSH TENNIS COURTS -SANITARY SEWER REPAIR -PAINT STRIPING ty,REMOVAL f V A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which recommended that the I,City Council accept the work done on the McCosh Tennis Courts,the Sanitary Sewer /^-Repair Project,and the Paint Striping Removal Project and enter into the 30 day \v/lien period. ^Mr.Jones moved that the work on the McCosh Tennis Courts Project be accepted and the 30 day lien period be entered into,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. Mr. Hill moved that the work on the Sanitary Sewer Repair Project be accepted and the 30 day lien period be entered into,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson moved that the work on the Paint Striping Removal Project be accepted and the 30 day lien period be entered into,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. aQ BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECTS - REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARING *A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which suggested the following five projects which might be eligible for funding: 1. The Basin Homes area to include street reconstruction, overlaying, paving, curbs, sidewalks and sanitary sewer.A neighborhood park would also be included. 2. The Knolls Vista area to include street reconstruction,overlaying, and sidewalks. 3.The Peninsula area,including Peninsula Drive from Marigold Street to Florence Street to include street reconstruction,paving,overlaying,curbs,and sidewalks. 4. The Westlake area to include street reconstruction, curbing and sidewalks, and sanitary sewer. 5.New fire protection facilities. n n u 2429 Page 7 September 14,1976 The letter also suggested that Public Hearings be scheduled for September 21 and September 28, 1976. Mr.Bech stated that he had called the HUD office and had been informed that an A-95,30-day review period would not be necessary prior to submission of any projects to the HUD office.He stated that these are simply examples of projects that could be funded and that it is very important that the benefits of the proposed block grant being recieved in Moses Lake be publicized. There was some discussion on when to set dates for a study session and the public hearings. Mr. Hill moved that a study session be set for 7 p.m. on September 21 and the public hearings be set for September 28 and October 12, seconded by Mr,,.Barney,and passed unanimously. VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mr.Fay presented the 1976 Second Quarter Report./O'^ Mr.Waggener stated that the City of Moses Lake has six employees funded by the CETA i^Q^/zp Program and that the funds for this Program,for Moses Lake,have been cancelled as '^ of September 30,1976.The people funded under the CETA Program are one clerk at the front counter at City Hall, two people in the Parks Department on the maintenance program,one in Engineering,one as clerk/matron in the Police Department and one as Assistant Pound Master. He stated that it is proposed to terminate the Assistant Pound Master and one maintenance position)in the Parks Department and the other four positions will be continued through the end of the year with the money that is available in those budgets.The money is available to continue these people because of personnel vacancies in these departments which have not been filled. Mr.Waggener pointed out that in the Washington State Research Council Monthly Report dated August 19,1976,that there was a comparison of the 50 largest cities in the State of Washington on the funds budgeted for law enforcement and fire control.He stated that the report lists Moses Lake as fourth in spending per capita. He stated that the Association of Washington Cities is sponsoring an all day meeting /'£)OC> with people from the EDA in Spokane on September 22,1976.He stated that this was a follow-up meeting to the one that Mr.Fay attended in San Francisco and to the one in Ephrata held a week ago to study the new Public Works Bill.He stated that he and Mr.Fay plan to attend. The meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m. Donald E.Swanson,Mayor ATTEST Jea|fC.Burton,Acting CiCity Clerk