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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION October 12, 1976
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: Eric Skaug, Jim Barney, Kent Jones, Bill Moe, Norm Johnson, and
Don Swanson.Absent:Bob Hill
Mr. Swanson called the meeting to order at 8 p.m.and called for approval of the
minutes of the meeting held on September 28.Mr.Jones moved that the minutes be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL $ 8,285.60
STREET 5,753.55
ARTERIAL STREET 2,973.69
FEDERAL SHARING REVENUE 1,093.83
WATER/SEWER 5,058.07
SANITATION 14,038.74
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 51,592.18
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,400.54
Mr.Skaug moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 666 to 748 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
RESERVOIR #5 FENCING
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which recommended that L.C.
Robinson,'as low bidder at $5,822.00,be awarded the bid for the Reservoir #5 Fencing
Project.
Mr. Johnson moved that the low bid from L.C. Robinson be accepted, seconded by Mr.
Skaug,and passed unanimously.
BEAUMONT L.I.D.#29
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that at the /Do 3
Council meeting on September 28 the City Council rejected bids on Beaumont L.I.D.
#29 because the bids were too high.Since that time this project has been discussed
in detail with both bidders.After a thorough discussion with the second lowest bidder,
Marchand Construction,they were able to submit a new bid of $20,326.75.The low bidder,
McAtee &Heathe,was unable to reduce their costs to that level.Marchand Construction's
bid is approximately 14.4%over the estimate in the Preliminary Assessment Roll.
Since this bid is within reasonable limits of the assessment roll estimate,it was
recommended that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction.
Mr.Skaug moved that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction,seconded by Mr.
Jones, and passed unanimously.
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -BEAUMONT DRIVE LID
/DJ6>A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager, was read which stated that October 12 had
been set as a Public Hearing date for Beaumont Drive L.I.D #31.
Mr. Fay went over the L.I.D.procedure for the Council.
The Public Hearing was opened.
There were no comments from the audience, so the public response was closed.
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A letter of protest had been received from Mr.and Mrs.J.L.Hicks.
Mr.Johnson moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Moe moved that the City staff be directed to prepare an ordinance on the Beaumont
Drive L.I.D #31,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -PHEASANT STREET LID
\Q"A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that October 12
had been set as a Public Hearing date for Pheasant Street L.I.D.#32.
Mr.Fay,Public Works Director,stated that protests from 83%of the property owners
had been received.
Since there was over 60% protest, no action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Public Hearing
was to garner citizen input concerning community development needs within the City
of Moses Lake.
Mr. Bech stated that there were various types of public projects which would be
eligible for a Community Development Block Grant.The following projects were
described by Mr. Bech as being examples of eligible projects:
1. Street, water, and sewer improvements and a neighborhood park in the Basin Homes
area.
2.Resurfacing of streets in the Knolls Vista area.
3.Street resurfacing and reconstruction in the Peninsula area to include Peninsula
Drive north of Interstate 90.
4.Reconstruction of streets and installation of sewer in the Westlake area north
of 1-90.
The most important aspect of the Community Development Block Grant Program is the
requirement that the citizens of Moses Lake participate in the project selection
process and also in formulating a list of community needs.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Don Zeimantz,1202 South Skyline Drive, asked what was meant by a housing survey.
Mr. Bech stated that the housing survey was required for the block grants and the
City has to show that it is meeting the housing needs of Moses Lake.
Doug Earl,1616 David,asked where the funds were coming from.Mr.Bech stated
that the funds come from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.Mr.Earl
then wanted to know how the City would qualify for the funds and Mr.Bech stated
that one of the things required was the housing survey.
Tom Ellestad,2031 Peninsula Drive,stated that Peninsula Drive was in sad shape.
Rolando Adame,1716 West Lee,felt that the Westlake area should be considered for
improvement with the block grant funds.
Chuck Berry,1208 Skyline Drive,felt that some consideration should be given to
developing public parks.
Bernard Gabbart,1926 Peninsula Drive,wanted to know if only one project could be
applied for and also stated that Peninsula Drive was a busy street in very bad shape.
Mr.Bech stated that only $500,000 would be awarded to the City and if the project
or projects cost more than that,then the City would have to come up with matching
funds.
Mark Furman,2019 Terminal Street,wanted to know if these funds could be applied
for each year,and Mr.Bech stated that they could but that there was no guarantee
that the funds would be awarded to the City of Moses Lake.
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Lola Sylvester,617 Sycamore,stated that she would like to have something done
with Peninsula Drive.
Maida Martin,2137 Peninsula,stated that she would like to have something done
with Peninsula Drive also.
Norma Gallager,302 Loop Drive,stated that she felt some consideration should be
given to youth recreation.
Leo Reichlin,715 South Sycamore,stated that he was in favor of improving Peninsula
Drive.
Scott Coombs,Rt.3 Box 13C,stated that he felt something should be done to improve
Westlake.
There being no further comments from the audience,the public response was closed.
Mr.Barney asked if a project ran out of money,if it could be funded the next year.
Mr.Bech stated that he felt HUD would not fund a project that was not guaranteed
for completion.
Mr.Skaug wanted to know if the City was restricted to one project or if more could
be applied for.Mr.Bech stated that more than one could be applied for but that
a priority must be established.
Mr.Jones moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
A Study Session was set for Wednesday,October 20 at 8 p.m.and the projects will
be brought back to the Council on October 26.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY -RONALD L.HENDERSON
A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that Ronald L./D^7
Henderson,has presented a claim against the City.This claim has been forwarded
to Rogers and Norman for processing and is being presented for Council information
only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the claim be noted in the minutes,seconded by Mr.Jones,and
passed unanimously.
IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION -SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY -SCHULTZ
'/DVO.A Letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that Edward G.and
Julie D.Schultz have offered to purchase Lot 23,Garden Heights Addition No.2 for
$1,750.
•The resolution authorizing the sale of real estate to Edward G.and Julie D.Schultz,
husband and wife, was read by title only.
Mr..Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance providing for the conveyance of certain lands of the City of Moses
Lake pursuant to resolution heretofore entered,was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AUTHORIZING SPENDING DONATED FUNDS
A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which requested
passage of an ordinance permitting disbursement of funds donated to the City
of Moses Lake for building planter boxes and providing plantings for these boxes.
Mr.Lee.stated that they appreciated the donation of $150 from the Sunrise Kiwanis
Club,the $150 from the Moses Lake Kiwanis Noon Club,and the $600 from the Moses
Lake Lions Club.
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The ordinance permitting disbursement of funds donated to the City of Moses Lake for
building planter boxes and providing plantings for these boxes was read by title
only.
Mr. Moe moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -FUNDS DONATED FOR PLANTER BOXES AND PLANTINGS
v\A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which stated that
0 funds were being accepted from the Sunrise Kiwanis Club,the Horizons Committee of
the Moses Lake Bicentennial Committee, and the Moses Lake Kiwanis Noon Club for
planter boxes and plantings.
The resolution accepting a gift from the Sunrise Kiwanis Club and the Horizons Committee
of the Moses Lake Bicentennial Committee in the form of a planter box and plantings
was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Moe,and passed
unanimously.
The resolution accepting a gift from the Moses Lake Kiwanis Noon Club and the Horizons
Committee of the Moses Lake Bicentennial Committee in the form of a planter box and
plantings was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING UTILITY EASEMENT -DELLA F.BAUN
]0'A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which requested acceptance
of an easement from Delia F.Baun for the purpose of construction,repair,and
improvement of utilities.
The resolution accepting an easement from Delia F.Baun for the purpose of constructionf""-|
repair,and improvement of utilities was read by title only.
Mr,Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
...RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING REAL ESTATE FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES -CHURCH OF CHRIST
\A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which requested acceptance
of a Quit Claim Deed from United Church of Christ.
The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake from
United Church of Christ for roadway purposes was read by title only.
Mr. Skaug moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE -FIRST READING
y)A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning Commissi
recommended that the new subdivision and platting ordinance be approved.
Mr.Barney wanted to know who was responsible for platting a piece of property - the
buyer or the seller.
Mr.Acres,City Attorney,suggested that this one section,3.20.20.12,be changed to
reflect that if the whole acreage is sold that it would not have to be platted and if
it is divided in any manner,then it would have to be platted at the time of the
division.
Mr.Acres suggested that this problem be worked out by City staff and brought back
to the Council.
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The ordinance relating to and regulating the subdivision of land within the City of
Moses Lake describing penalties and repealing chapter 3.20 of the Moses Lake City
Code and all amendments thereto was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted with the changes
suggested,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT -DRESS
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //^^
Commission recommended that the Dress Final Plat be approved.The minimum utility
requirement of the extension of 526 feet of eight inch sewer main along the southerly
.\corner of the plat has been completed and inspected by the City Engineer.The plat
;—!has also been approved by the City Engineer.
Mr,Johnson moved that the Dress Final Plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Jones,and
passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT -THOMPSON
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //£&
Commission recommended that the Thompson Final Plat be approved.The minimum
utility requirements of an eight inch water line on Yakima Avenue and a fire hydrant
at the southeast corner of the property have been completed and approved by the
City Engineer's Office.A subdivision bond in the amount of $2,750 has been received
to cover the cost of completing the minimum improvements on Yakima Avenue.
Mr.Jones moved that the Thompson Final Plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -MOORE
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //<£LP
Commission recommended that the Moore Preliminary Plat be approved.The minimum
I utility requirements for this proposed plat are as follows:
I 1.Installation of one fire hydrant at the northwest corner of the proposed plat.
2.Extension of the_sa*ter main along the north boundary of the proposed plat.
Mr.Jones moved that the Moore Preliminary Plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,
and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -CHAUSSEE ADDITION
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //<2U?
Commission recommended that the Chaussee Addition Preliminary Plat be approved.
The minimum utilities for this proposed plat are as follows:
1.Installation of water and sewer mains on Grand Drive,
2.Grading and graveling of Grand Drive.
3.Installation of fire hydrants on Hill Avenue and Grand Drive.
Mr.Skaug moved that the Chaussee Addition Preliminary Plat be approved,seconded
by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -EAST BROADWAY INDUSTRIAL
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A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the East Broadway Industrial Preliminary Plat be
approved.The minimum utilities for this proposed plat are as follows:
1. Installation of an eight inch water main on East Broadway from its intersection
with Block Street to the southeast limit of the plat.
2.Installation of fire hydrants or "T's"every three hundred feet on East Broadway.
3. Dedication of and minimum grading and graveling of a sixty foot street right-of-way
between lots 1 and 2.
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4.Installation of an eight inch water main on the proposed street from East Broadway
to the northwest limit of the plat, to include one fire hydrant.
5. Provision for adequate storm drainage on East Broadway.
Mr. Jones moved that the East Broadway Industrial Preliminary Plat be approved,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -FRANZ
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Franz Preliminary Plat be approved. The minimum
utilities for this proposed plat are as follows:
1. An extension of an eight inch water main on Milwaukee Avenue from Hansen Addition
No. 2 to the northwest limit of the plat.
2.Installation of fire hydrants or "T's"every three hundred feet.
3.Dedication of and minimum grading and graveling of thirty feet of street right-
of-way on the west boundary of the plat for the extension of Milwaukee Avenue.
Ron Baker,presenting this plat,stated that it would be more economical to extend
the water main from Marina Drive instead of Milwaukee Avenue and they are trying to
incorporate the already paved street that intersects the plat into the right-of-way.
Mr. Barney moved that the Franz Preliminary Plat be approved,seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed unanimously.
VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT -ODESSA AIR APPLICATORS
.yU A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that the Odessa
\Q^Air Applicators would like to lease Lot 8 at the Municipal Airport.This lease is
'for five years with the option to renew for three additional periods at the rate of
$177.85 per year.
Mr. Moe moved that the lease to Odessa Air Applicators be approved, seconded by Mr.
Johnson, and passed unanimously.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,gave a report on Traffic Safety Grants.He stated
that grants from the Traffic Safety Commission had been received in the amount of
$11,000 to cover three projects which will be budgeted for in the 1977 budget.;The
first project will be a study of the Third Avenue intersections,the second project
is the identification of safety hazards within the right-of-way,and the third project
is for information on high accident locations.
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'$Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that he had informed the Council previously that
the CETA funds had been cancelled but that the City has since been informed that
the funds have been reinstated.However,only five of the six CETA positions within
the City of Moses Lake have been granted at this time.These CETA funds will last
through December 31.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
Jjean C.Burton,Acting City Clerk
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