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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION December 21, 1976
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 P.M.
Members Present:Eric Skaug,Jim Barney,Kent Jones,Bill Moe,Norm Johnson,Bob
Hill, and Don Swanson.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Don Swanson at 8 p.m.
Mr. Johnson moved that the minutes of the meeting on December 14 be approved as
submitted, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
Brenda Teats stated she wished to speak on Title I.Dennis Williams stated that
he wished to speak on the Knolls Vista L.I.D.
II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY -RICHARD LEISHMAN
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that Richard '
Leishman has been awarded a Certificate of Competency for Waste Water Treatment
Plant Operators.
A letter from the Board of Certification was read which stated that this certificate
indicates an increase in qualifications for Richard Leishman to Grade IV.
Mr. Swanson presented the Certificate to Richard Leishman.
COMMUNICATION -PARK AND RECREATION SURVEY RESULTS
A letter from Cecil Lee, Park and Recreation Director, was read which stated that
they are in the process of updating the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
A public interest survey was mailed out to 20%of the City water/sewer accounts
and to 20% of two areas outside the City limits.A total of 32% of the surveys
was returned.
Mr. Lee went over the survey results for the Council.
TITLE I -HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Brenda Teats, Title I Project Director, stated that Title I funds were for the
purpose of helping people in local governments get training that will help them
better serve the people.She stated that Title I is a federal grant to institutions
of higher education for the purpose of offering public services to the community.
IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FULL WIDTH STREETS -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning '
Commission recommended that the ordinance requiring full width streets in all new
subdivisions be approved.
Mr. Bech stated that with the great deal of development taking place in the City,
the Planning Commission did not want to see any more half width streets in Moses
Lake.
Mr. Jones felt this would place a hardship on the developer.
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Mr. Skaug wanted to know if there was any reimbursement schedule on this.Mr. Bech
stated that there was none but that if this ordinance is passed it should become a
part of it.
The ordinance amending section 3.20.40.08 paragraph A.5,entitled Street and Block
Layout was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug stated that he felt more research should be done on this before passing
it even on the first reading.
Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded Mr.
Hill and passed with Mr.Skaug and Mr.Barney opposed.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION -SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
\{j •A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that United Builders
of Washington have offered to purchase Lots 1,2,and 3,Block 6 of Larson Plat,and
Terminal Park Addition #1, Lot 23.
Mr.Waggener stated that Lot 3 shows a reduction in size because of the rerouting
of Market Street as it comes off Grape Drive and also on Lot 1 there is a 20 by 20 .
foot well site owned by Mr.Gary Throup.Mr.Throup has indicted that he plans to
abandon use of this well.
Mr.Jones suggested that the legal description of Lot 3 in Larson Plat be changed
so that the purchasers are aware of the land deeded to the City.
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.Hill moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
The resolution authorizing the sale of real estate to United Builders of Washington,
Inc. was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -KNOLLS VISTA L.I.D.
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which requested the passage
of a resolution establishing a Public Hearing for the Knolls Vista L.I.D.
Dennis Williams,400 Block of Earl,stated that he would like to see the L.I.D.
passed.He also wished a clarification on the date of the Public Hearing.Mr.
Waggener stated that it would be January 25,1977.
Mr. Fay stated that the resolution does not make provision for sidewalks but that
it can be amended to include sidewalks.He presented the costs with'and without
sidewalks.He stated that 31% of the people indicated they would like sidewalks.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the subject of including or
excluding the sidewalks in the L.I.D.
Mr. Skaug moved that the ordinance be adopted but also include the sidewalk assessment
for the public's information,seconded by Mr.Barney.
Mr.Waggener pointed out that this area has been developed for twenty years with j"1
many areas not conducive to sidewalks.He suggested that a separate L.I.D. be set •
up for sidewalks so that if it was rejected,the L.I.D, for street improvements
could still be passed.
Mr. Skaug withdrew his motion.
Mr. Fay suggested that a survey could be taken of the area to find out where sidewalks
are feasible and this information presented to Council.
Mr. Skaug moved that the resolution be tabled until the first meeting in January,
seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
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V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -GREG HAGLUND
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning j/yy
Commission recommended that Greg Haglund be granted a Conditional Use Permit for
a home occupation at his residence at 1123 East Hill Avenue.The home occupation
will consist of trophy demonstrations and retail sales.
Mr.Bech stated that this is located in an R-l zone and that the Planning Commission
did hold a Public Hearing on it.
Mr.Barney moved that the Conditional Use Permit be granted,seconded by Mr.Hill,
and passed with Mr. Jones abstaining.
VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ARCHITECT SELECTION COMMITTEE
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that 26 applications had been received for the //SO
Police and Justice Court facility.He suggested that the two members from the Council
be appointed to work on the Committee and that a date be set for a meeting.
Mr. Swanson appointed Mr. Hill and Mr. Barney to work on the Committee with the
City Manager,the Public Works Director,and the Mayor.Monday,December 27,at
1 p.m. was set for the meeting.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that the meeting on January 11 is on the same /uO/^
day as the Chamber of Commerce banquet which is attended by members of the Council.
Mr. Johnson moved that the meeting be changed to January 10,seconded by Mr. Jones,
and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Stan Bech,City Planner,stated that the Pre-Application for Community Development /g^Q
Block Grants was presented to the HUD offices in Seattle.He stated that the '
application was complete except for one area,which had been completed with the
^information he had on hand.However,in order to receive the highest amount of
points in HUD's review criteria,it would have to be shown that the Block Grant
monies would be used for only low and moderate income families. He stated that
the method to do this would be an L.I.D with the exception that all property owners
qualifying with low or moderate incomes would be notified that their assessments
would be paid in full by the Block Grant monies.All other property owners would
pay their own assessments.He stated that this would make a difference of 15 points
on the review.
After considerable discussion,it was the consensus of the Council that it would
be better to leave the application as submitted.
Mr. Hill moved that the pre-application be left as is,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed with Mr. Barney opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Donald E,Swanson,Mayor
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R. C.Bierma,City Clerk