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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION x July 26, 1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Kent Jones,Bill Moe,Norm Johnson,and Eric Skaug.
Absent:Jim Barney and Bob Hill
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Moe moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 19 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $20,537.23
STREET 4,254.91
ARTERIAL STREET 9,739.40
WATER-SEWER 7,746.29
SANITATION 2,495.95
WATER-SEWER CONSTRUCTION 38,931.62
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 18,860.01
FP&R 558.00
LID #29 61.20
LID #30 55.40
LID #31 317.68
LID #34 258.00
LID #36 67.98
LID #37 126.81
LID #38 55.70
LID #39 43.50
LID #40 620.12
TOTAL $104,729.80
Mr. Jones moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr. Johnson
and passed unanimously.Warrants 2719 to 2842 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
GATEWAY ESTATES -Andrew Thayer stated that he did not see how the city was
justified in spending money on a project that is outside the city limits and
did not tie into the comprehensive plan. M. G. McLanahan, Assistant Public
Works Director,stated that he would show Mr.Thayer how this project tied
into the comprehensive plan.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Jones moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Request to Call for Bids -Pumps //fa/*///7S///73~~///<f£///</*3>
2.Request to Lease/Purchase Pick-up /0/~7
3.Request to Call for Bids -Gaylord/Tamarack and CrestmoritLID's
seconded by Mr. Moe, and passed unanimously.
Ill;CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -RESERVOIR #4
The public hearing was opened.
Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, stated that Reservoir #4 is being funded under
the comprehensive Public Works law and is located on the Peninsula.He stated
that this reservoir is needed on the Peninsula to help alleviate pressure problems
and because of the expanding development of this area.
Pat Lightel expressed concern over the fluctuating water pressure. Mr. Fay
stated that this reservoir would eliminate this problem.
There being no further comments, the public response was closed.
Mr. Jones moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Skaug moved that the city proceed with this project, seconded by Mr. Jones,
and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1977 BUDGET -DROUGHT RELIEF FUNDS -FIRST READING
A letter from R. C.Bierma,Finance Director, was read which presented an
ordinance revising the 1977 Budget.
The ordinance revising the original 1977 Budget Ordinance No. 795 to appropriate
funds to purchase equipment and materials and provide for expenditure of emergency
drought relief funds and participation of water main oversizing was read by title
only.
Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
,AGREEMENT -GRANT COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
\\v A letter from Chet Waggener, City Manager, was read which stated that the agree
ment between the Housing Authority of Grant County and the City of Moses Lake
for installing water meters at the former Larson Air Force Base housing has been
changed to recognize the receipt of Emergency Drought Relief funds.The city
will have full responsibility of engineering services and will administer the
construction contract for meter installations. The Housing Authority will award
the bid and will reimburse the city for payments made to the contractor and for
engineering services.
Mr.Moe moved that Mr.Waggener be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
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MUNICIPAL INSURANCE
A letter from Jim Barney,Councilman,was read which stated that he had discussed
the proposed pre-proposal questionnaire for insurance with Mr.Waggener,City
Manager.It was agreed that the original #7,financial data, and the reference
to academic education level could be eliminated from the questionnaire.With
these changes in the questionnaire,he is in agreement with the procedure.
Mr. Johnson moved that this be brought back on the table, seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed with Mr. Moe opposed.
Mr.Jones wanted to know who would review the questionnaires.Mr.Waggener stated
that the City Council would.
Mr. Moe stated that he was not opposed to the questionnaire as such but that he
was concerned that this might upset the relationship between the city and its
present carrier.
Mr.Johnson stated that it was merely asked to open it up and that the present
insurance carrier may still be the city's carrier.
Mr.Skaug stated that he was also concerned about the city's insurance but that
he felt it could be handled without jeopardizing the city's current insurance.
There was some discussion by the Council on who should receive the questionnaire.
Mr.Jones moved that the questionnaire be made available to local insurance
agents or brokers as well as the city's current insurance broker and be returned
by August 16,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed with Mr. Moe opposed.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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POLICE/JUSTICE COURT/COUNCIL FACILITY
Chet Waggener,City Manager,stated that there has been a change in the assigned //SO
project architect because the original architect left to join another firm.The
target date for completion of construction drawings is approximately the end of
August.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
The Council met in executive session to discus,
Fire Fighters Union.
ATTEST:
R. C.Bierma,City Clerk
rogress of negotiations with
Donalcf E.~Swanson,Mayor