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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION October 19, 1976
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: Eric Skaug, Jim Barney, Kent Jones, Bill Moe, Norm Johnson, Bob
Hill, and Don Swanson
Mr. Swanson called the meeting to order at 8 p.m.and called for approval of the
minutes of the meeting held on October 12,1976.
Mr.Jones moved that the minutes be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and
passed unanimously.
.1.CITIZEN INPUT
Mr.Roger Biallas asked the Council to clarify their stand on the Civic Center Complex.
He wanted to know if remodeling of City Hall was included in the original plans.
Pat Lightel wanted to know if it was the Councilfs intention to have Public Safety
facilities first and then remodel City Hall if there was enough funds.She stated
that the ordinance does not state how much of the funds have been allocated to each
project.
Mr.Swanson stated that there had been no figures available.He stated that there
was an over all project cost but none for each individual building.
Pat Lightel requested the Council set priorities and advertise them.
Mr.Swanson stated that he felt it was the consensus of the Council that the priorities
were Police,Fire,Justice Center,and remodeling of City Hall.
Mr.Waggener stated that since the ballot title had been change from Civic Center
Complex to new Police,Fire,Court Facilities,and remodeling and addition to City
Hall,all that must be done.How much of the funds is allocated to each project
is up to the Council.
Mr.Swanson stated that that was his understanding but the thing he was getting at was
that were was no way that a price could be"set,as yet,for these different buildings.
However,the priorities are what is on the ballot.
II. .CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION:-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT -GUFFIN
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A letter from Bertha H.Guffin was read which stated that she felt a community hall
should be constructed in McCosh Park as one the Community Development Block Grant
projects.
IV.ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -BEAUMONT DRIVE LID #31
A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director,was read which stated that an ordinance
had been prepared creating L.I.D.#31 on Beaumont Drive between Linden Avenue and
Inglewood Avenue for street improvements.
An ordinance ordering the improvement of Beaumont Drive by grading, graveling, construct
ing and installing side lateral sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks,and asphaltic
concrete pavement, in accordance with Resolution No. 776 of the City Council of the
City of Moses Lake, Washington; establishing Local Improvement District No. 31 providing
the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement
be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by the mode of
"payment by bonds";and providing for the issuance and sale of Local Improvement
District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds, was read
by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
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V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
GASOLINE
A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which requested
permission to advertise for bids for gasoline.
Mr.Hill moved that permission be granted to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Johnson,_
and passed unanimously.
POLICE SEDANS
A\U A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which requested
permission to advertise for four Police Sedans.
Mr.Johnson moved that permission be granted to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Barney,
and passed unanimously.
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VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE -SECOND READING
Stan Bech,City Planner,stated that the clarification requested by the Council on
who has to plat property,the buyer or the seller,had been made.
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 ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
I ORDINANCE -1976 ZONING CODE AND MAP -FIRST READING
sp Mr.Bech stated that the Planning Commission and City Council had worked on this a
'great deal and this ordinance is very well done.
The ordinance amending all of Chapter 3.24 of the Moses Lake City Code was read by
title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT -SWANSON ADDITION
Mr.Swanson stated that since this dealt with his property he would turn the meeting
over to the Council.
Mr, Jones was appointed Mayor Pro Tern for this item.
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Swanson Addition Plat be approved as final.A letter
of credit has been received in the amount of $68,000 to cover the cost of completing
all minimum utility requirements.
Mr. Skaug moved that the Swanson Addition Final Plat be approved,seconded by Mr.
Hill, and passed with Mr. Swanson abstaining.
VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
.MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MANAGER'S CONTRACT
A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which stated that the
requirements of the Airport Manager's Contract and the conditions for the lease
have been revised and are consistent with previous discussions of the Council.
The following is a list of areas of significance in the above contract and additional
conditions:
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1. Gas service to be provided from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. No weekend service.
2.A tax of $.02 per gallon to be levied by the City on the sale of gas.This will
require an Ordinance.
3.Term of lease for Commercial Lot #4 increased from 5 years to 10 years.
4. The lessee will provide the gas pumps and meters.
5.The lessee will be responsible for testing the gas tanks prior to usage.
Mr.Burkey,representing the interested individuals,proposes the following as conditions
for entering into the Airport Manager's Contract:
1.Airport Manager to be paid $375 per month.
2.City repairs leaking roof and insulates building.Estimated cost is $12,000.
3.Airport Manger will be responsible for Lot #3 tie-down area.
The $12,000 cost to repair the building may not be justifiable because of the age
and over-all condition of the building.
An alternate proposal would be for the City to least the building at a minimal cost,
assume management of the Airport and the individual leasing the building would make
the necessary repairs.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that he would like some direction from Council
on how to proceed with the airport.
After some discussion,it was pointed out that the airport costs the City about
$5,000 a year to operate.It was suggested that a tour be made of the airport
so that the Council could see exactly what was out there.
Mr.Moe moved that this proposal be rejected and that Mr.Fay be directed to check
out the building for an estimate on repairs,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed
unanimously.
The City Council set a tour of the airport for Friday,October 22,1976,at 1 p.m.
REQUEST TO COVER PARKING METERS
A letter from Jack Hatfield of the Retail Trade Division was read which requested /^/5
that free parking be allowed on October 30 because of the weekend promotion being
put on by the Moses Lake Retail Trade Division of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.Hill moved that permission be granted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO INTER-RACIAL COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
A letter from Don Swanson,Mayor,was read which requested Council confirmation of /C/^>c>
the reappointment of Jesie R.Castro,Ed Yamamoto,and Francis Jones to the Inter-
Racial Commission for Human Rights for an additional two year term to expire on
June 1, 1978. Reverand Dan Stime,whose term also expired, would be replaced by
Grant-Adams County Legal Services Attorney, James Earl Walshk whose term would
also expire June 1, 1978.
Mr.Johnson moved that the appointments be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and
J passed unanimously.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Mr. Barney stated that he was approached by a member of one of the church groups
asking about the possibility of having Halloween on Saturday night instead of Sunday
and that he informed him that he did not think the Council would have any say over
that. Mr. Barney stated that this person might write a letter to the Council so
he thought he would bring it to their attention.
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"\S)\Mr.Waggener informed the Council that a four wheel drive truck had been acquired
\for the Fire Department to convert for use in fighting grass fires.
Russ Beeman,Fire Chief, stated that the equipment was made available through the
Department of Emergency Vehicles. The government will loan the vehicle for five
years, at which time they will either offer it as a loan again or they will sell
it at surplus prices.The vehicle is 1^tons,four wheel drive rig in excellent
condition.He stated that he felt it was a useful piece of equipment and would
benefit the city in the long run.
GRANTS -PUBLIC WORKS BILL
Mr.Waggener stated that grant applications,relating to the Public Works Bill,will
be received starting October 26.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that the grants that are proposed to be
prepared are:
1. Valley Road Reconstruction - $280,000
2.Knolls Vista Interceptor - $680,000
3.Valley Road -extension of water main -$87,000
4.Reservoir #4 -$772,000
5.Central Drive - storm drain enclosure -$180,000
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 4 October 19, 1976
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT -EQUIPMENT
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Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
Je&n C.Burton,Acting City Clerk