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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION January 25,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 P.M.
Members Present:Eric Skaug,Jim Barney,Kent Jones,Don Swanson,Norm Johnson,Bob
Hill, and Bill Moe.
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Swanson.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 18,1977 be approved as
submitted, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $14,806.54
STREET 501.53
WATER-SEWER 6,755.80
WATER-SEWER CONSTRUCTION 53.10
EQUIPMENT RENTAL *1,967.42
FIREMEN PENSION 22.87
TOTAL $24,107.26
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 1330 to 1458 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -GRANT COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH
A letter from Dale Yenney,Coordinator of Grant County Mental Health, was read which
stated that the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities are tentatively planning to
construct a State Residential Training Center for the mentally retarded in the Columbia
Basin.
Mr. Dale Yenney stated that the project would employ approximately 38 people instead
of 75 as the letter stated. He stated that the building of a State Residential
Training Center could take place at this time and that it would have an annual budget
of $600,000.He stated that citizen input from neighborhoods where the center might
be located would be requested.
Mr. Paul Pendley gave the Council some background information on the State Residential
Training Center Program and this project in particular.
Mr. Bill Looney,representing the Grant County Association of Mentally Retarded Citizens,
stated that they were concerned that the level of service be the best and most
appropriate for the individuals and also concerned with the cost efficiency of the
project.
There was some discussion on how the project could be fitted into the existing program
for the retarded in Moses Lake.
It was pointed out that this presentation was for information only at this time.
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PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1976 BUDGET -SECOND READING
A letter from R. C.Bierma,Finance Director, was read which requested that the 1976
budget be amended by increasing both the Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for
the Sanitation Fund in the amount necessary to cover unanticipated year end expendi
tures by utilizing a portion of excess revenues.
Mr. Swanson opened the Public Hearing.
There were no comments from the audience, so the public response was closed.
Mr. Hill moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Johnson, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending the 1976 budget for the Sanitation Fund was read by title only.
IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -COUNCIL SALARIES -SECOND READING
The ordinance amending Chapter 1.26 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Salaries"
by changing the method of compensation for councilmen was read in its entirety. This
ordinance requires attendance by the Councilmen.
Mr. Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Jones, and passed unanimously.
/RESOLUTION -CBD PARKING -SET PUBLIC HEARING
P A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, was read which stated that a resolution
was prepared setting a Public Hearing on the CBD Parking LID.
Jack Hatfield, 332 Ridge Road, stated that he knew this was just to set a Public
Hearing,but felt that the Council should know that there was interest on the part
of the merchants as was evidenced by the many that had turned out tonight.He stated
that this project has been developed through the efforts of the merchants in Moses Lake.
Mr. Dick Robinson,from the Chamber of Commerce,stated that he felt parking could be
a serious problem. He stated that the Board of Directors had met and stated that
they would be available to work with the City on this.He stated that Moses Lake
is going to grow and more parking is needed.
Mr. Skaug stated that he felt a study session should be held on this to iron out some
of the problems of the project.
Mr. Hill and Mr. Jones stated that they would have to abstain from voting on this
because they own or lease property in the area of the proposed project.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington declaring
its intention to establish a Business Improvement area as provided by state law and
fixing a time,date,and place for the hearing of this resolution of intent was read
by title only.
Mr. Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted with the date changed to February 15,
and this be the only item on the agenda,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
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VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
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A letter from Donald E. Swanson, Mayor, was read which requested Council confirmation
of Jerry Law to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Mr. Skaug moved that Jerry Law be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE -CITY MANAGER -MERCER ISLAND
1 I A letter from Lawrence Rose,City Manager of Mercer Island,was read in which he /Cs/-^
stated that he looked with respect and admiration on the quality of service that
City Manager, Mr. Waggener, and his staff provide for Moses Lake. He stated that
the 1976 Budget was a concise,understandable and stimulating budget format and he
and his department managers are using it as a basis for a complete overhaul of their
own budget.
Mr.Swanson stated that he felt this letter showed that other cities in the State of
Washington look to Moses Lake as a leader in the State.
Mr.Waggener stated that the budget has been reviewed and overhauled during the past
several years and there are four or five cities in the State that are using the same
kind of format.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mr.Waggener stated that the Council had received a copy of Bulletin No. 3 from the
State Legislature. One of the items was the consideration of the sales tax being
eliminated in the State and that the cities in Washington State would lose revenues
from this source.He requested that the Council keep this in mind in the event it
becomes an issue that would be voted on by the State Representatives.
Mr.Waggener stated that because the courts had declared special levys to be unconsti
tutional the State would be looking for alternate means of supporting the schools
and he asked the Council to be alert to any proposal that would cut funds for the
cities.
Also, House Bill 206 prohibits the State Liquor Board from engaging in the sale of
beer, strong beer, or wine after June 1, 1977 and will make it a private enterprise.
It should be noted that this bill does propose a tax on the revenue, but it would not
replace the liquor profits on the wine sales that is presently received.
Also, there is presently legislation regarding the public water supply. Mr. Waggener
stated that he was a member of the Water Supply Advisory Committee and worked on this
water legislation and felt that it would benefit the cities of the State of Washington.
Mr.Waggener stated that he felt that sometimes the citizens do not realize what the iup
city government is doing and he has asked Bob West to prepare a report to the people
on what the city government has done in the past and would like to do in the future.
This report to the citizens would have multiple uses and would be distributed to each
household in the community.Mr. Waggener presented a copy of an informational brochure
from the City of Palo Alto in California,requesting Council approval of a similar
brochure to be prepared for the City of Moses Lake.
Mr. Moe moved that the concept of the brochure be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,
and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Donald'E.Swanson,Mayor
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R.C.Bierma,City Clerk