1977 05 172544
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION May 17,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Kent Jones,Robert Hill,Jim Barney, Eric Skaug,
and Bill Moe.Absent:Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Barney moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 10 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Barney moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Setting Date for Public Hearing -Beaumont Drive LID JOo-3
2.Preliminary Plat -Montlake Addition #4 //£&
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -GAYLORD AND TAMARACK LID
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the procedures for an LID.//^
The public hearing was opened.
Stan Hastings, 708 Gaylord,wanted to know what he would be paying for. Mr. Fay
stated that he would be paying only for the improvements in front of his property.
Bill Brotherton,Gaylord Place,asked if this involved sidewalks.Mr.Fay stated
that it did not.
There being no further comments,the response from the public was closed.
Mr.Hill wanted to know how many property owners wanted this LID. Mr.Fay stated
that 67%of the residents on Gaylord Place and 66%of the residents on Tamarack
Lane signed the petition.
Mr.Jones felt standards should be established on when and where sidewalks should
be required.
Mr. Skaug also expressed his concern about the question of sidewalks and he felt
they should be included in this LID.
Mr.Swanson stated that he was all for sidewalks in a new development but he felt
that when an LID is presented he didn't feel the Council should try to force them
to put in sidewalks.
Mr. Hill felt that since this is a very small development, he had no objections
to not putting in the sidewalks.He stated that perhaps the ordinance should be
refined at a study session.
Mr. Jones stated that he would vote for this LID as he did not think sidewalks
were necessary but that his point was that standards need to be set up.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:2 May 17,1977
Mr.Jones moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Hill,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill moved that staff be directed to draw up an ordinance on Gaylord and
Tamarack LID,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Moe and Mr.Skaug
opposed.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission draft standards
for the placement of sidewalks.
COMMUNICATION -JESSICA LONGSTON -EXTENSION OF WATER SERVICE TO SOUTH HILLS ADDITION
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that Jessica
Longston has requested the extension of water service to the South Hills Addition.
Problems are involved with the finalization of this plat and it was recommended
that no action be taken on this request at this time.
Jessica Longston stated that the problem the County spoke of was probably the
railroad crossing and it has been ironed out. She stated that the County will
not finalize the plat until they know where the water will be coming from.
Mr.Fay stated that the Council could approve the extension of the water service
to this area with the condition that the plat be approved by the county before
any construction is begun.
There-was some discussion by Council on the effect this water service would have
on the future development of the area.
Mr. Hill moved that this request be tabled until some affirmative action is taken
by the railroad,seconded by Mr.Jones.
Ms.Longston stated that a letter from the railroad had been sent with the request
and the plat stating that there would be no problem.Mr.Fay stated that he had
not received such a letter and that perhaps the Planning Department has it.
Mr.Waggener stated that the tabling of the request would present a chance to seek
the letter and present it at the next meeting.'
The motion passed with Mr.Moe opposed.
Mr.Swanson stated that this would be brought up at the meeting on May 24.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION -FRANCHISE NAME CHANGE -SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS
Mr.Jones stated that he had been contacted by citizens complaining that the ,—^
service has not changed since the last rate increase and wanting something done
about it.
Mr.Swanson stated that this was not being discussed tonight but asked the represen
tative from Sammons Communication if they had a complaint department.He stated
that there was a complaint log kept and that since the last rate increase they
had averaged about 10 complaint calls a week. He stated that the main complaint
received dealt with the quality of channels received from the Tri-Cities.He
stated that they were planning to build another tower to help correct this problem.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:3 May 17,1977
The resolution changing the name of the franchise of the cable television system
in Moses Lake to Sammons Communications of Washington,Inc.was read in its entirety.
Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that this program is requested by the //'s
Washington Traffic Safety Commission and grant funds are available for traffic
safety related studies and projects for those cities participating.Mr. Fay
went over the projects being submitted for funding.
Mr. Jones moved that authorization be granted to submit this to the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission,seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS -FIRST QUARTER REPORT
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the report for the Council./&/(&
POLICE/JUSTICE COURT/COUNCIL FACILITY
Mr. Waggener, City Manager, stated that Jeff Larsen,representing the architects,
would be in town Wednesday and Thursday and would like to meet with the Building
Committee and any other members of the Council that are available.
A meeting was set for 10 a.m. on Thursday.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
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