1977 09 132594
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION September 13,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Kent Jones, Bill Moe, Bob Hill,Jim Barney, Eric
Skaug,and Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 23 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr. Barney,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill requested that the minutes of the meeting of September 6 show that t//SO
he requested the architects to look into electric heat instead of gas for
the Police/Justice Court/Council facility.Mr.Hill moved that the minutes
be approved as changed, seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $45,500.18
STREET 6,667.45
ARTERIAL STREET 675.35
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 10.69
WATER-SEWER 11,039.75
SANITATION 19,901.01
WATER-SEWER CONSTRUCTION 77,787.03
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 840.81
LID #29 6.63
LID #31 8,083.44
LID #33 315.02
LID #34 8,950.11
LID #36 20,491.99
LID #38 562.16
LID #39 772.21
LID #40 415.59
TOTAL $202,019.42
Mr.Jones moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills
to Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 3039 to 3161 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Barney moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved,
1.Resolution -Public Hearing Date -LID #30 -Final Assessment Roll /0<P>S~~
2.Resolution -Public Hearing Date -LID #33 -Final Assessment Roll /O^O
3.Request to Call for Bids -Meter Installation Materials //A?/
A.Meter Rings and Covers for Water Meters
B.Meter Fittings and Installation Materials
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESENTATION -CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY -BILL NEWELL
1/A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director was read which
stated that Bill Newell,Public Works Superintendent,has been certified by
the Board of Certification for Washington State Water Works Operations as a
Distribution Manager II and that he should be commended -for his interest in
the program and encouraged to continue to pursue additional ratings.
Mr.Swanson presented a certificate issued to William Newell from the Board
of Certification for Washington State Water Works Operations as a Distribution
Manager II.
\o \<\COMMUNICATION -CH2M HILL -RING ROAD STUDY
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,introduced Jeff Webber and Dean Hodson from
CH2M Hill who will be reporting on the traffic study conducted in Moses Lake.
Mr.Webber stated that the report analyzes the existing bridge traffic and the
downtown traffic.He stated that a more complete report would be ready in
about 6 weeks.
Mr.Webber stated that if a second lake crossing were to be started immediately
it would not be available for use for at least 5 years,and suggested the
following alternatives to lessen the congestion at Broadway and Alder:
1.Make Third Avenue and Broadway one way streets
2.Make Alder and Division one way as well as Third Avenue and Broadway
3.Third Avenue and Division one way streets with a new bridge connecting
midway on the Alder Street Fill to handle traffic wanting to go right
at the intersection.This new bridge would connect with Division Street.
4.Make Alder and Division one way streets
Mr.Webber stated that the third alternative would take the traffic at the
Alder and Broadway intersection and split it between four intersections:
Broadway and Alder,Third and Alder,Third and Division, and Broadway and
Division.
Mr.Waggener wanted to know if the one way streets would cause a problem with
left turners at other intersections.He also stated that there could be a
problem with Broadway as a one way street because it is a state highway.Mr.%
Webber stated that he did not feel the one way streets would cause a problem
and perhaps the state would turn Broadway back to the city.
He stated that if the Council wished they could continue their investigation
of an alternative crossing in the vicinity of just east of Lewis Horn and
report on the problems this would cause and also look further into connecting
Division Street to the Alder Street Fill. These would be long range projects.
For the immediate future he suggested that perhaps a resignalization or lane
changes at the Alder and Broadway intersection would be helpful.
Mr.Johnson wanted to know where the second lake crossing would connect with
Broadway.Mr.Fay stated that it would be in the vicinity of Griffin Land
scaping.
/ANGLE PARKING ON DOWNTOWN STREETS
^Jeff Webber of CH2M Hill stated that they analyzed two blocks on Third Street
for possible angle parking.He further stated that the Council should determine
whether Third Avenue is to be a parking area or a through street. The street
should not attempt to serve both needs, as they are incompatible.
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He stated that angle parking on Third Avenue would reduce the street to two
lanes,each 14 feet wide.He stated that there would be more congestion with
angle parking and people would tend to avoid Third Street.
Mr.Skaug stated that angle parking on Third Avenue would virtually eliminate
Third Avenue as a one way street. Mr.Webber stated that if Third Avenue was
a one way street angle parking could be done on one side of the street and
still move traffic.
Bob Heinz,Retail Trades Committee,stated that the downtown merchants
feel that something should be done with the parking problem and Third Avenue
should be allowed to have angle parking.
Bud Jones, Karl's Shoe Store, stated that with angle parking on only one
side of the street they would be losing as many parking spaces as they are
trying to gain. He suggested that the speed limit on Third be reduced to
15 miles per hour and allow angle parking on both sides of the street.
Mr. Moe stated that he felt the proposal that was presented before dealing
with the rejuvination of the downtown area with beautification,parking,etc.
should be reconsidered.
Mr.Webber stated that the one way parking was only considered in developing
alternative 4 for the Alder-Broadway intersection.He stated that a draft
of the final report would be ready in approximately 6 weeks.
Bill Johnson, J. C.Penny Co.,stated that in order to compete with the malls,
more parking is needed in the downtown area.
Dick Siegert stated that he felt some action should be taken on the petition
that was presented for angle parking.He suggested that perhaps angle parking
could be tried on a temporary basis.
Pat Lightel stated that she did not believe the City of Moses Lake should foot
the bill for more parking spaces.
Mr.Hill stated that the majority of the businesses downtown signed the petition
and so he would be in favor of the angle parking.He also suggested that any
action be deferred until after a report on this problem by CH2M.
Mr.Swanson also stated that he would like to see the study before any action
is taken.
Mr.Barney felt the problem should be looked at and acted upon.
Mr.Webber stated that they had not gathered any data oriented toward finding
out what Third Avenue was being used for -through trips or parking - and it
is difficult to make an education estimated where through traffic would have
to go if it was not accommodated on Third.
Mr. Moe moved that action on the angle parking question be deferred until
CH2M Hill has completed their report,seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed with
Mr.Johnson and Mr.Barney opposed.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION -ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT FROM JAPAN AIR LINES
A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director, was read which stated
that Japan Air Lines was donating $1,000 to the City of Moses Lake for play
ground equipment to be installed at Montlake Park.
Mr. Furuhata,Japan Air Lines,presented the $1,000 to the Mayor.
The resolution accepting a gift from the JAL in the form of $1,000 to be used
for playground equipment at Montlake Park was read by title only.♦
Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be approved,seconded by Mr. Jones, and
passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM JAPAN AIR LINES -FIRST READING
A letter from Cecil Lee, Park and Recreation Director, was read which presented
an ordinance amending the 1977 Budget to permit disbursement of funds donated
to the City of Moses Lake by Japan Air Lines for playground equipment at Montlake
Park.
The ordinance amending the 1977 Budget (Ordinance 795)to permit disbursement
of funds donated by Japan Air Lines to the City of Moses Lake for playground
equipment at Montlake Park was read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.!'
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
No others
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MUNICIPAL INSURANCE -CONSULTANT
A letter from Bill Moe,Councilman,was read which stated that he felt the
City should stay with the present insurance company as he felt it would be
in the best interests of the city as a whole.
A letter from Donald E. Swanson, Mayor, was read which requested Council authoriza
tion for Mr. Waggener to engage Mr.Wickman's assistance in drafting proposal
specifications and to further assist the City Council in evaluating proposals
received.^_^
Mr.Swanson moved that Mr.Waggener be authorized to engage Mr.Wickman,seconded |
by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.'
Mr. Moe moved that Rogers and Norman be retained as the city's present insurance
broker at this time and engage Mr.Wickman to analyze our insurance problems
and present an in-depth survey on the needs and problems that might arise.
Motion died for lack of a second.
PARTICIPATION IN OVERSIZING OF SAGE BAY UTILITIES
A letter from Patrick Acres,City Attorney,was read which stated that the
Council had requested information on whether the City could reimburse the
developer of Sage Bay Plat for the Congregational Church property in the matter
of paving,'curbing,gutters, and sidewalks. The letter stated that any reim
bursement by the City to the developer for street work would have to be limited
to less than $5,000 as the property,for all intents and purposes,was considered
a part of the plat.
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that
attached was the information presented at the Council meeting of August 23 and
the additional information requested by Council.
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,dated August 18,was read which j
stated that Mr.Berg requested the following items be considered for reimbursement
by the city:
1.Improvements in front of Church property (Central Drive)
2.Added costs of making Central Drive a boulevard-type arterial street as
opposed to a conventional arterial
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3.Oversizing of storm sewer lines
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4.Oversizing of sanitary sewer lines
5.Oversizing of lift station.
The letter further stated that Mr.Berg is willing to accept the participation
on Items 2, 3, 4, and 5. At the Council meeting of April 13, 1976 concerning
item 1,there was no discussion of the City participating in the cost of the
improvement. The letter requested Council authorization for participation of
$9,998 for reimbursement of items 2, 3, 4,and 5.
Mr. Acres stated that if the Council authorizes payment over the $5,000 bid
statute, each member would become personally responsible for any reimbursement
above that amount.
There was some discussion by the Council on this problem.
Mr. Hill moved that the following recommendations submitted by Mr. Fay be
approved and Mr. Berg be reimbursed in the amount of $9,998:
1.Added costs of making Central Drive a boulevard-type arterial street as
opposed to a conventional arterial
2.Oversizing of storm sewer lines
3.Oversizing of sanitary sewer lines
4.Oversizing of lift station
seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining as he is in
partnership with Mr. Berg.
WATER AND SEWER RATES -DUPLEXES
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that numerous complaints
have been received since the new water and sewer rate increases went into effect.
As in the previous ordinance,duplexes with two meters are charged the residential
rate and those with a single meter are charged the commercial rate.There has
been a similar problem with garbage collection in that duplexes are charged at
the commercial rate and therefore pay a higher charge than a residence and get
less service.
Mr.Fay pointed out that the main problem was with the sewer consumption in the
commercial area. He also stated that there is no consistency in other cities
on charging duplexes.
Mr.Moe wanted to know how much more the duplexes were being charged under the
new ordinance as compared to the old one. Mr. Fay stated that the rate structure
itself was not the problem but the fact that a duplex with one meter would pay
between $150 to $160 more per year than a duplex with two meters.
Mr.Moe wanted to know if the answer was to go to two meters.Mr.Fay stated
that the rate would be cheaper for two meters but that the initial cost of
installing a meter is approximately $250. Mr.Fay felt that there should be
a consistent rate charged for duplexes whether there is one meter or two.
Mr.Swanson stated that the main complaint he has been hearing has been on the
sewer. Mr. Fay stated that duplexes could be charged a fee of $7.60 which is
the residential rate for two residences.
Mr.Barney moved that the two unit duplexes be considered residential and the
three or more units be considered commercial for water and sewer,seconded by
Mr. Hill,and passed unanimously.
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GARBAGE RATES -DUPLEXES
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that according to ordinance all duplexes
are on a commercial rate for garbage and that the contract with Superior Disposal
says that all duplexes will be charged commercial rate and the contractor will
be reimbursed on a commercial rate.
Mr. Fay pointed out that a residence gets 10 cans and for ten cans two residences
would pay $8. For an equivalent amount,which would be a 1 yard container,
a commercial account,a duplex,would pay $15.
Mr. Fay pointed out that all duplexes are charged the commercial rate which
is more than the residential rate and there is less service.
Mr. Skaug wanted to know if Mr.Meling had been approached about renegotiating
this particular item. Mr.Waggener mentioned that he had received a letter
from Mr.Meling stating that he did not care what the city did but that he
would be paid for the commerical rate as per his contract.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the garbage
rates stay the same until the contract is renegotiated.
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
POLICE/JUSTICE COURT/COUNCIL FACILITY
Chet Waggener, City Mananger, stated that he has talked to the architects and
they have tentatively set two dates for bid openings - Friday,October 14 at
2 p.m. for the mechanical and electrical bids and Tuesday,October 18 at 2 p.m.
for the general bid for the entire building.
Mr.Moe moved that Friday,October 14 and Tuesday,October 18 be set as the
dates for the bid openings,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL INSURANCE
Chet Waggener,City Manager,stated that he and Ron Bierma,Finance Director,
met with Mr.Wickman and he stated that he would like to meet with the Council
on October 3 at 8 p.m. in regards to information on proposals for insurance.
Mr. Johnson moved that October 3 at 8 p.m. be set as the date for a special
meeting to meet with Mr.Wickman regarding municipal insurance,seconded by
Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
The Council met in executive session.
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R.C.Bierma,City Clerk
"*Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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