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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION October 25,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present: Don Swanson, Bill Moe, Norm Johnson, Jim Barney, Bob Hill, Eric
Skaug,and Kent Jones
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Hill moved that the minutes of the special meeting of October 12 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill stated that he wished the minutes of the meeting of October 18 dealing //30
with the Police/Justice Court Facility to show that it was stated that there would
be no energy saving if the brick veneer was used over the cut block.Mr.Johnson
moved that the minutes be approved as corrected,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $12,812.19
STREET .2,422.81
ARTERIAL STREET 3,141.40
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 1,539.20
CIVIC CENTER 744.05
WATER/SEWER 7,424,80
SANITATION 2,675.20
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,656.78
EQUIPMENT RENTAL ,799.09
FIREMEN PENSION 505.00
LID #30 329.16
LID #33 74.62
TOTAL $40,124,30
Mr. Hill moved that the bills be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Jones, and
passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from that portion of the warrants to Pacific North
west Bell.Warrants 3415 to 3517 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -BEN BARIGAR -SECOND READING //O A
The public hearing was opened.
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the City Council
had passed the first reading of the ordinance for the zone change request by Ben
Barigar on October 11. Mr. Barigar is requesting that lots 1, 2, and 3 of Curtiss
Addition be changed from the existing C-4,Tourist Commercial to R-3,Multi-family
Residential.He wishes to construct apartments on this property.
There were no comments from the audience,so the public response was closed.
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Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Moses Lake City Code by changing the
official zoning map on the following described parcel of land was read by title
only.
Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMENDING WATER/SEWER RATES -BASE HOUSING -SECOND READING
\{)I A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which stated that this
ordinance will amend the "Water and Sewer Rates for the Larson Air Force Base
System" by adjusting duplex rates and modifying procedures.
The ordinance amending Chapter 9.10 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Water
and Sewer Rates" (Base System) by adjusting duplex rates and modifying procedures
was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
/ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT -MARINA DRIVE LID -SECOND READING
\w A letter from Ron Bierma,Finance Director,was read which presented the ordinance
confirming the final assessment for LID 30,Marina Drive.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No. 30,which has been created and established for the purpose
of paying a part of the cost of improving Marina Drive and Orchard Avenue by install
ing sewer mains,water mains,and fire hydrants in the City of Moses Lake as ..'
provided by Ordinance No. 772, and levying and assessing the amount thereof against
the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and other property shown on said roll
was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Hill.
Mr.Jones1 wanted to know if the city would be paying some of the cost of the LID
because the ordinance states the LID "has been created and established for the
purpose of paying a part of the cost".
Mr.Fay stated that this wording was approved by the bond attorney and it is there
in the event there are minor miscellaneous costs incurred after the ordinance is
passed. In effect,however,the property owners pay for the entire LID.
The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT -BENNETT STREET LID -SECOND READING
)v A letter from Ron Bierma,Finance Director,was read which presented the ordinance
confirming the final assessment for LID 33,Bennett Addition.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.33 which has been created and established for the purpose
of paying a part of the cost of improving Fern Drive,Crouse Street,Sybel Lane,
and Bemis Street in Bennett Addition by installing a sanitary sewer main and
manholes in the City of Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No.788,and levying
and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of
land,and other property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
ABANDONED VEHICLES
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the contract
with Moses Lake Auto Wrecking,Inc.expires on December 31,1977 and requested
Council authorization to call for bids for a new contract.
Mr. Bech stated that to date 21 abandoned vehicles have been removed this year.
Mr. Johnson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
FINAL PLAT -SAGE BAY DIVISION #2
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //<??u^
Commission recommended that the Sage Bay Division #2 Final Plat be approved
providing a subdivision bond in the amount of $124,000 is submitted.All required
platting fees and documents,including the $124,000 bond have been received.
Mr.Johnson moved that the Sage Bay Division #2 Final Plat be approved,seconded
by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously.
SHORT PLAT -MELVA ADDITION #$*
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //cxtp
Commission recommended that the requested variance of the subdivision ordinance
for the Melva Addition #2 Plat be granted. The only utility requirement on this
plat is an 8" water line to be extended along Wapato Drive. A bond has been
submitted and approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney to cover this.
Mr.Jones moved that the variance be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
UNION AGREEMENT -FIREFIGHTERS
A letter from Chester L.Waggener,City Manager,was read which requested /&%?
authorization from the Council to sign the agreement between Local #2052,Interna
tional Association of FireFighters and the City of Moses Lake.
Mr.Waggener stated that this is a two year agreement with a wage opener at the
end of one year,the wage increase is 8.2%with a 2%increase in fringe benefits
which includes extra holiday,change in uniform allowance,change in the cost of
medical insurance,etc.
Mr.Skaug moved that Mr.Waggener be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
AWC
Mr.Moe wanted to know what happened at the AWC meeting in Ellensburg./OO^
Chester Waggener,City Manager,stated that the possible loss of revenue was
discussed if the proposed iniatives passed.He stated that the meeting was
•i i not very well atteneded.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Donald'E. Swanson, Mayor
ATTEST:/J A (
R. C.Bierma,City Clerk
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