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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION June 28,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Kent Jones,Norm Johnson,Bob Hill,Bill Moe,and
Eric Skaug Absent:Jim Barney
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 21 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $12,530.86
STREET 3,066.60
ARTERIAL STREET 11,458.23
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 266.78
CIVIC CENTER 8,280.00
WATER/SEWER 9,538.75
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 5,717.25
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 644.55
FIREMEN PENSION 953.12
LID #29 116.70
LID #30 8,399.55
LID #31 275.10
LID #33 2,706.98
LID #34 469.72
LID #36 1,527.04
LID #37 166.70
LID #38 156.38
LID #39 72.10
LID #40 242.16
TOTAL $66,588.57
Mr.Johnson moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and
passed with with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to
Pacific Northwest Bell. Warrants 2534 to 2642 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
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Nancy Boyd requested permission from the Council to have two ice cream wagons at //J^
McCosh Park on the night of July 4 to sell ice cream.Mr.Waggener,City Manager,,)J/
stated that he and Cecil Lee, Park and Recreation Director, felt it would be an
asset for that event.
Mr.Johnson moved that permission be granted,seconded by Mr.Moe,and passed
unanimously.
Nancy Boyd also requested permission to run the wagons through Cascade Park on the
weekends.
Mr.Hill moved that permission be granted for this summer for the ice cream wagons
to sell ice cream in Cascade Park on the weekends with the stipulation that this
permission can be rescinded upon recommendation from the Park and Recreation Director,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that the Request to Call for Bids on the Meter
Installation Program is being withdrawn from the agenda because a new law (HB 335)
passed by the legislature prohibits the city from doing a job of over $5,000 with
day labor.He stated that metering the base would cost approximately $200,000.
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\\A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which requested
(^permission to advertise for bids for the replacement of a dump truck for the Public
Works Department.
Mr. Jones moved that permission be granted to advertise for bids for the dump truck,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM
The public hearing was opened.
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, was read which presented the six
year street program.
Mr. Fay pointed out that the Division Street Overlay would not be done until
next spring due to the paperwork required by the state because of the FAM funds
being used for this project.
There were no commments, so the public response was closed.
Mr. Jones moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and
passed unanimously.
The resolution adopting the Six Year Street Construction Program (1978 -1983)
was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Moe, and passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1977 BUDGET -SECOND READING
A letter from R. C.Bierma,Finance Director, was read which explained the proposed
amendment to the 1977 budget.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr. Moe moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance amending the original 1977 budget ordinance no. 795 to appropriate
unanticipated revenues collected for contingency needs,and to revise fund for
bike paths was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Moe, and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION -RETAIL TRADES DIVISION -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
y A letter from the Retail Trades Division was read which requested that Third
Avenue from Alder to Ash Street and Division from Fourth Street to the alley behind
Penneys be closed from 6 a.m.Friday July 22 until 7 p.m.Saturday,July 23 for
the Annual Sidewalk Sale.
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that arrangements have been made for fire
lanes so that fire protection is available.
Mr.Hill moved that this request be granted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
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COMMUNICATION -S.T.R.
Mr.George Nordby of Stevens,Thompson,and Runyan gave a report on the progress
that is being made in studying the possible alternatives for the sewerage facilities
plan.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No others
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
No others
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
COCHRAN ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //£LP
Commission recommended that the plat be approved.
Mr.Jones wanted to know how the sewer would be brought to the property.Mr.
Bech stated that negotiations were being conducted with Eastern Washington Bank,
Dr.Penhallurick,Mrs.Kvamme,and Mr.Cochran to coordinate the project at one
time. He stated that there would be no problem of bonding for a sewer and letting
him go to a septic tank if negotiations cannot be worked out at this time.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the possible extension of a
sewer line to this property.
Mr.Johnson moved that the Cochran Addition Preliminary Plat be approved with the
following stipulations:
1.The lots shown need numbers
2.Note hatch marked area on Valley Road as street dedication
3.Show bearing on east boundary of Kvamme Addition as per legal description
4.Show distances on north boundary and east boundary of Kvamme Addition as per
legal description
5.Submit utility drawings for proposed sewer facilities
6. 8"sewer main required on north property line
seconded by Mr.Jones.
Mr. Hill felt that Mr.Cochran should be required to construct a sewer line to
his property.
There was some discussion by the Council on the cost of the sewer line and the
possibility that the various other owners may not be ready to develop their
property at this time.
Mr.Hill stated that the motion made no mention of a bond.Mr.Bech stated that
the bond is an automatic requirement.
Mr. Jones, Mr. Skaug, and Mr. Hill voted against the motion and Mr.Moe,Mr.
Swanson,and Mr.Johnson voted for.The motion failed.
Mr.Bech pointed out that since the Planning Commission's recommendation was not
approved, a public hearing on this plat will have to be held.
Mr.Johnson moved that a public hearing be set for July 12,1977,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed as he will not be at that meeting.
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VON MARBOD PRELIMINARY PLAT
*»A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Von Marbod Preliminary Plat be approved.
Mr. Skaug wanted to know why Madison Avenue and State Street are required to be
graded and graveled only.Mr.Bech stated that the existing dedicated right-of-
way is only graded and graveled and this is in conformance with Block Conformity.
Mr.Johnson moved that the Von Marbod Preliminary Plat be approved with the following f
stipulations:
1.Letter from the developers of Swanson Addition to verify the reimbursement
for utilities on State Street
2.Letter from School District #161 to verify the reimbursement for sewer on
Nelson Road
3.Plan and profile of Madison Avenue
4.Dedication of Madison Avenue and State Street
5.Grade and gravel of Madison Avenue and State Street
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Skaug requested that the grading and graveling of streets within the city
limits be brought up with the Planning Commission to consider the requirement
that all streets within the city limits be paved.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS (',
None I (•'
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY PARTICIPATION IN SUBDIVIDER -INSTALLED UTILITIES -PUBLIC WORKS
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, gave a report to the Council on city participation
in subdivider installed utilities when those utilities are larger than is necessary
for the subdividers development.
.O ANNEXATION OF THE BASE
W Mr.Waggener,City Manager, stated that the base housing,Port of Moses Lake,
and Big Bend Community College is being considered for annexation to the city.
He stated that they have formed an ad hoc committee and have requested city represen
tation.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mr.Waggener and Mr.Jones represent
the city on this committee.
LONG TERM RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that the Council had requested a study session .—
to discuss possibilites for long term recreational facilities.He stated that
a date had never been set and he wanted to know if the Council wanted to consider
that.
It was the consensus of the Council that this be brought up again at the last
meeting in July.
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INSURANCE
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that he had attended several different meetings /O*1
dealing with insurance problems of cities.He stated that insurance companies
no longer consider cities good insurance risks and they are reluctant to insure
cities.
He stated that it was recommended at the AWC convention he attended in Ocean
Shores that if a city has a good workable insurance program at the present time
that the city do nothing to upset that program.
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GARBAGE PROBLEM
Mr.Harold 0.Sandberg,518 Alder,stated that the garbage in the alley between
Fifth and Sixth is deplorable.He stated that it was his understanding that
the owner has been contacted and he has agreed to put a container in there.He
stated that Mr.Deason said there would be a container in there by last week and
the garbage is still scattered about.He felt some action should be taken.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that he would look into the problem.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
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Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
R. C.Bierma,City Clerk
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