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1976 10 262447 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION October 26, 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 19,1976. 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 $31,219.25 STREET 8,620.44 ARTERIAL STREET 414.83 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 151.73 WATER/SEWER 6,222.73 SANITATION 2,284.40 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND 1972 4,965.13 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 514.69 Mr.Moe moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the warrants to Pacific Northwest Bell. Warrants 749 to 839 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT Frank Jones,132 S.Gibby Road,stated that he wished to speak on Bennett Addition. Bernard Gabbert,1926 Peninsula Drive,and Solomon Oakes,stated that they wished to speak on the Community Development Block Grants.David Passey stated that he would like to speak in support of the resolution from the Ministrial Association. II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -BENNETT ADDITION L.I.D. The Public Hearing was opened. Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the procedure for an L.I.D.for the /y*' Council,and stated that 60%of the property owners had signed the petition. Frank Jones, 132 South Gibby Road, stated that he understood the trailer court was supposed to pay for this sewer and he did not understand why other property owners were being assessed. Mr. Swanson stated that the sewer line would be put in along his property and that is why he is being assessed.Mr. Jones stated that he had no intention of ever using it,as he had only bought the property to go with the lot his home is on. The response from the public was closed. Mr.Skaug moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill moved that City Staff be directed to draw up an Ordinance for the L.I.D., seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. 2448 fliD? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 October 26,1976 PUBLIC HEARING -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the City Council had set priorities for the proposed projects for the Community Development Block Grants and that this final Public Hearing was to garner citizen input on these priorties.The priorties are as follows: 1.Street improvements in the Peninsula area between Marigold and Interlake including Peninsula Drive. 2.Installation of sanitary sewer trunk mains and latterals in the Basin Homes area.(This project is not feasible until a second force main is constructed across Parker Horn.) 3. Street improvements in the Basin Homes area. 4.Resurfacing and reconstruction of streets in the Knolls Vista area. 5.Construction of new fire protection facilities. 6.Construction of a neighborhood park in the Basin Homes area. 7.Construction of a new Community Recreation Center. Mr. Bech stated that he had checked with HUD on the amount limitation and had been informed that a project costing more than $500,000 could be applied for if it was stated that L.I.D.'s would be sought after the grant was received.He stated that projects such as sanitary sewers or other projects that would correct a health hazard would receive the highest priority by HUD. Bernard Gabbert,1926 West Peninsula Drive,and Solomon Oakes stated that they were in favor of the improvement of Peninsula Drive. The response from the public was closed. Mr.Barney moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. Mr.Johnson moved that the City Staff be authorized to make pre-application for Community Development Block Grants,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS -RESOLUTION -MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION -HALLOWEEN A letter from Reverand Gordon Welk of the Moses Lake Ministerial Association,was read which requested the City Council consider the adoption of a resolution designa ting October 30, 1976 as the day for children to celebrate Halloween instead of Sunday, October 31. Wayne Baker, Police Chief, stated that Holloween was a rather busy night for the Police Department and there is more man power on duty Saturday than on Sunday. Reverand Passey stated that the main consideration was that some of the churches have activities for young people and adults on Sunday nights, which leaves the homes vacant. Mr. Moe wanted to know if there were parties scheduled this year by the various civic groups,and also if the fact that Halloween falls on a Sunday has been a problem in previous years. Mr. Swanson stated that he knew of no parties being planned and that getting the manpower out on Sunday is a problem. The resolution designating Saturday,October 30,1976,instead of Sunday,October 31,1976,as the day for children to celebrate Halloween activities was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed with Mr. Moe opposed. L 2449 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 October 26, 1976 IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -ADOPTION OF ZONING MAP -FIRST READING , Mr.Swanson stated that,he had received a letter from Larry Peterson regarding ' rezoning of his property on Hill Avenue. A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that a Public Hearing should be held on the Ordinance adopting the 1976 Comprehensive Zoning Map. Mr.Bech stated that the intent of a Neighborhood Shopping Center is to be a floating zone.This means that the area will not be zoned for a commercial area until the developer comes with a site plan which is reviewed by the Planning Commission and sent to the City Council.It would be rezoned for a period of one year and if it is not built upon it would revert back to the original zone.Mr.Bech stated that in 1961 it was discussed that this had to be neighborhood commercial because of an impending commercial development there.There has been no development there for 15 years and he felt it would be in the best interests of the City to rezone it R-l or some other residential zone. Mr.Moe asked if this was the only area of controversy on this map.Mr.Bech stated that this was the only written protest received. Mr.Hill felt that the Basin Homes area,which is zoned R-2 on the new map,should remain R-l.Mr. Bech stated that the Basin Homes area is existing as an R-2 zone and it has not been changed. The ordinance repealing Ordinance No.433 titled the Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Moses Lake by adopting the 1976 Comprehensive Zoning Map in its entirety was read by title only. Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a Public Hearing be set for November 9,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND -FIRST READING A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which requested adoption of an ordinance setting up a Cumulative Reserve Fund for the Civic Center. The ordinance establishing a cumulative reserve fund for the purpose of building Civic Center facilities was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously. V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST FOR WATER AND SEWER - DR.WILMA BOULIERIS A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which stated that Dr.Wilma Boulieris has requested water and sewer services to an office located on Dr.Richard Penhallurick's property in the county adjacent to the City limits in an unplatted area.The water connection to the property should be contingent upon the following: 1. The City Council approve the proposed comprehensive development of the area. 2.The applicants understand the water meter will be located approximately twenty feet west of the east boundary of the Columbia Basin Center Plat and they will have to make the necessary arrangements to lay their service line from the meter to their building. 2450 \l CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 October 26,1976 3.The sewer main is located on the Columbia Basin Center property and the applicants will have to make the necessary arrangements to lay their sewer lateral from the sewer main to the building they wish served. 4. The applicant and owner understand this water and sewer service is available to one building only and may not be expanded to other buildings without prior approval. Mr. Fay stated that he had received a letter from the county which stated that a zone change request had been received and also that a Shorelines Management Permit would have to be applied for. He felt that no commitments should be made until these two areas have been resolved. Mr.Jones moved that this item be tabled because the information presented to the City Staff was different than the information presented at the meeting,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY OWNED PROPERTY -ALLISON 0 A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that Harvey and Ina Allsion have offered to purchase Lot #13,Block 1 of Replat of Tract 31,Battery Orchard Tracts for $1,100. The resolution authorizing the sale of real estate to Harvey H.and Ina M.Allison, husband and wife, was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,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.Hill,and passed unanimously. VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE Mr. Waggener, City Manager, stated that he had received word from the Federal Communications Commission regarding the Sammons Communication Franchise. This memorandum opinion gives a favorable decision to the City to collect the 5%excise tax. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS Stan Bech, City Planner, presented the Council with the questionnaire that will be used to determine eligibility for the Community Development Block Grant projects. He stated that one-third of the homes in Moses Lake will be surveyed. He stated that this was for Council information and that he thought the housing intern was waiting for any comments the Council might have on the make up of a citizen1s advisory committee. Mr.Barney moved that the Council approved the questionnaire and authorize City Staff to contact Civic organizations to assist in the survey,seconded by Mr. Skaug,and passed with Mr.Jones opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Donald E.Swanson,Mayor \ / ATTEST: (Aw (?./*uj7±^z Jrian C. Burton,Acting CitCity Clerk