1977 09 272603
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION September 27,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present: Don Swanson, Kent Jones, Bill Moe,Norm Johnson, Jim Barney,
and Eric Skaug.Absent:Bob Hill
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Barney moved that the minutes of the meeting of September 20 be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $15,269.24
STREET 4,700.25
ARTERIAL STREET 6,009.40
CIVIC CENTER 14,400.00
WATER/SEWER 14,885.75
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,652.68
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,305.52
FIREMAN PENSION 500.00
LID #29 38.25
LID #30 164.78
LID #31 775.26
LID #33 153.88
LID #34 532.13
LID #36 1,524.83
LID #37 50.47
LID #38 214.66
LID #39 565.34
LID #40 454.63
TOTAL $73,197.07
Mr. Moe moved that the bills be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining from voting for that portion of the warrants
to Vesta Development Co.Warrants 3162 to 3289 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA -None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WINONA LIFT STATION
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that /Q3&
only one bid was received on the Winona Lift Station which was 57%higher
than the engineer's estimate and recommending that the bid be rejected.
Mr.Fay stated that they had talked to local contractors and he felt that,
if the project was rebid,local contractors would participate.
Mr.Johnson moved that the bid received from Ridge Construction for the Winona
Lift Station be rejected,and that staff be authorized to rebid the contract,
seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
METER INSTALLATION MATERIAL
A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
stated that no bids were recieved for furnishing meter rings and covers or
meter fittings and installation materials and requesting Council authorization
to use the Request for Quotation method for the purchase of these items.
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Mr.Jones moved that the staff be authorized to use the Request for Quotation
method for the purchase of the meter installation supplies,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION REQUEST -DR.PENHALLURICK -2nd READING
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\Q A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that a public
'hearing had been scheduled to cpnsider Dr.Richard Penhallurick's annexation
request and the comprehensive land use plan for the area.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments from the audience so the public response was closed.
Mr.Johnson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance providing for the annexation of certain territory to the Cfty of
Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits
thereof,providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness,adopting a
comprehensive land use plan, and zoning was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
y ORDINANCE -AMENDING WATER AND SEWER RATES -FIRST READING
\[)A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which presented an
ordinance changing the water/sewer rates for duplexes from the commercial
rate to the residential rate.
Mr Fay pointed out the changes that would take place in the ordinance.
The ordinance amending Chapter 9.6 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Water
and Sewer Rates" (city system) by adjusting duplex rates and modifying procedures
was read by title only.
Mr. Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -AMENDING GAMBLING TAX REGULATIONS -FIRST READING
A letter from R. C.Bierma,Finance Director, was read which presented an
ordinance amending the Gambling Tax ordinance in order to bring it in to
conformance with the new state laws.
Mr.Bierma stated that the amendments to the ordinance deal only with amusement
games such as are seen at the county fair.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled
"Gambling Tax" by reducing tax rate on amusement games defining exemptions
and renumbering certain sections therein was read by title only.
Mr. Moe moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -REFERENDUM 27 FUNDS
A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which requested authori
zation for the City Manager to sign documents for grants under Referendum 27.
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The resolution authorizing the City Manager of the City of Moses Lake to execute
documents on behalf of the City of Moses Lake for grants in aid under Referendum
27 was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE -TAXATION ON ASSESSED VALUATION
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A letter from R.C.Bierma,Finance Director,was read which presented an ordinance
fixing the amount to be recieved from municipal purposes from taxation on assessed
valuation of property within the City of Moses Lake for 1978.
Mr.Bierma pointed out that this ordinance should be passed on the first reading
in order to comply with state law.
Mr. Jones wanted to know why the excess millage rate is lower than last year.
Mr.Bierma stated that reserves of funds have been built up and the city cannot
levy more than can be spent.
The.ordinance fixing the amount to be recieved from municipal purposes from
taxation on assessed valuation of property within the City of Moses Lake for
the year of 1978 was read by title only.
Mr. Moe moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
MARINA DRIVE SEWER LID AND CITY HALL SEWER RELOCATION
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, was read which requested Council
authorization to advertise for bids on the Marina Drive Sewer LID which would
extend a sewer line from Gibby Road approximately 1,400 feet south on Marina
Drive.Authorization was also requested to advertise for bids to relocate the
sewer line behind city hall as it is in conflict with the location of the new
Police/Justice Court Facility.
Mr.Fay pointed out the locations of the two projects to the Council.
Mr.Moe moved that staff be authorized to advertise for bids on the Marina
Drive Sewer LID and the City Hall Sewer Relocation projects,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PRELIMINARY PLAT -BROADRIPPLE ADDITION VI
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Broadripple Addition VI Preliminary Plat be
approved with the following conditions:
1.Dedication of a 30 foot right-of-way for Eastlake Drive
2.Grading and graveling of Eastlake Drive
3. Paving, curbs, and sidewalks on that portion of Nelson Road adjacent to
the plat
4.The extension of water and sewer mains on Eastlake Drive to the south
boundary of the plat
5. The bond amount for the final plat is $43,000
Mr. Barney moved that the Broadripple Addition VI Preliminary Plat be approved
with the stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.
Jones,and passed unanimously.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -LAKESHORE TRAILER PARK -LEROY JOHNSON
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that Mr.Leroy Johnson be granted a Conditional Use
Permit for the expansion of Lakeshore Trailer Park across Marina Drive on the
lakeshore with the stipulation that the property owner participate in the
installation of a water line on Marina Drive when it becomes necessary.Mr.
Johnson is requesting this permit in order to develop 10 new spaces for single
wide mobile homes.
Mr.Barney moved that the Conditional Use Permit be approved,with the stipulation
recommended by the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Chet Waggener,City Manager,stated that the Planning Commission had recommended
that the Professional Center Preliminary Plat be approved with several variances
to be approved.Some of the variances would be required from the Zoning Board
of Adjustment.He stated that he had met with Pat Acres,City Attorney,Mike
Ferguson,Assistant City Planner,Mac McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,
and Ron Baker,Consultant Engineer on the plat,and determined that the variance
requests from the Zoning Board of Adjustment would be unnecessary if a few minor
changes in lot lines were made.
Mr.Waggener stated that it would now be necessary to set a date to consider
this plat.
Mr.Johnson moved that the Professional Center Preliminary Plat be considered
on October 11,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WHEELER ROAD SEWER FACILITIES
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that
the city is currently serving customers on the Burlington Northern portion
of the sewer line extending to the Carnation Company and the future development
of the area will create additional services and it would be in the best interests
of the city to own and maintain the line. The Burlington Northern has agreed
to transfer ownership with no cost to the city.The facilities would include
the sewer line,lift station,and approximately 0.07 acres of land and there
would be a cost of approximately $4,500 to put the lift station in good working
order.
The letter also stated that the current agreement with Carnation needs to
be clarified. The agreement states that Carnation will pay the city a fixed
monthly amount to retire water and sewer revenue bonds issued in 1965 to
accommodate Carnation's potato waste. The agreement with Carnation provides
for decreases in the monthly payment as the population of Moses Lake grows
with payments terminating when the city's population reaches 16,000 or the
bonds are retired. Since this agreement does not take into account the possibility
of the base being annexed,the agreement should be amended to define city
population as that population being served by the city sewage treatment plant.
This has been discussed with representatives from Carnation and they are agree
able to amending the agreement.
Mr.Fay pointed out the location of the sewer line and went over the Carnation
contract for the Council.
Mr.Moe moved that staff be authorized to prepare the necessary documents to
revise the agreement between the city and Carnation Company and to transfer
the sewer line and lift station from Burlington Northern to the City of Moses
Lake,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
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CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS ASSESSMENT
A letter from Chet Waggener,City Manager, was read which stated that the
Conference of Governments is applying for grants which require matching funds
and is therefore assessing each participant in the Conference of Governments
on the basis of population.The assessment of the city, for the law and justice
grant applied for,would be $508.25 in 1977 and $1,524.75 in 1978.
There was some discussion by the Council on this assessment.
Mr.Barney moved that the Conference of Government assessment of $508.25 for
1977 and $1,524.75 for 1978 be approved,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AWC REGIONAL MEETING
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Mr.Waggener distributed information from the Association of Washington Cities /OOc>
about the 1977 AWC Regional Meeting.The meeting in Ellensburg is to be held
on Thursday,October 20 at the Holiday Inn.
PROCLAMATION -UP WITH PEOPLE
A proclamation was read designating October 3 as Up with People day.//3%>
The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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R. C.Bierma,City Clerk