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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION February 14, 1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Bob Hill,Barry Ziegler,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Jim Barney,
and Eric Skaug.Absent:Don Swanson
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hill called the meeting to order at 8 p.m.
Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 24 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 7 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS ^
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $13,027.70
STREET 1,865.24
ARTERIAL STREET 465.15
CIVIC CENTER 349.10
WATER/SEWER 7,228.97
SANITATION 22,098.24
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 74,058.63
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,063.98
LID #31 3.32
LID #34 3.32
LID #36 18.27
LID #37 221.09
LID #38 3.32
LID #39 1,698.85
LID #40 758.07
LID #41 645.22
TOTAL $129,508.47
Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed with.Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 4220 to 4357 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
1.Resolution -Cancelling Outstanding Warrants - On the request of Mr. Shinn, this ,
item was discussed under "Ordinances and Resolutions".Mr.Ziegler moved that "
the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
2.Resolution -Temporary Interfund Loan - On the request of Mr.Shinn,this SOSO'SH
item was discussed under "Ordinances and Resolutions".The resolution was
read in its entirety.Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
3.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easements -G.R.Tenaglia,Richard and Mary /0/.3?
Zornes,J. C. Long, H. K.and Wahnita Conners,and Howard,Gregory,and Cynthia
Cochran -On the request of Mr.Shinn,this item was discussed under "Ordinances
and Resolutions".Mr.Ziegler moved that the seven easements be accepted,
seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
4.Resolution -Setting Public Hearing -Final Assessment Roll - LID #31 -Mr.S£)<f&
Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed
unanimously.
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5.Resolution -Setting Public Hearing -Final Assessment Roll -LID #34 - Mr.
Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed
unanimously.
A 6.Consideration of Bids -Pick-up - On the request of Mr.Shinn this item was
JO I discussed under "Consideration of Bids".Mr.Shinn moved that the bid be
awarded to C & V Auto, seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
,||7.Request to Call for Bids -Division Street Water Main - On the request of Mr.
||l0 Shinn this item was discussed under "Requests To Call For Bids".Mr.Jones moved
that authorization be granted to advertise for bids,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
I 8.Conditional Use Permit -L.D.S.Seminary - On the request of Mr.Shinn,this
H I item was discussed under "Referrals From Commissions".Mr.Barney moved that
the Conditional Use Permit be approved,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
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III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Walter Fry, Data Processing Manager,explained the advantages which would accrue
with the acquisition of the new data processing equipment.
Mr.Fry recommended that the city obtain the 8220 and 5732 central processing direct
from IBM and the standard memory from Data Sales of California. He also recommended
that the city obtain the 5471 printer keyboard with 4110 attachment, 3741 data
station with 3265 I/O adaptor and a 6123 record insert feature from Data Sales of
California.This would be used IBM equipment but would be fully acceptable for
IBM maintenance and for all practical purposes would be no different than new
equipment.
Mr. Ziegler moved that the city accept the Alternate A bid from Data Sales Company,
seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
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COMMUNICATION -SALE OF LID BONDS -STEVE NORMAN
A letter from Jean C.Burton,Acting Finance Director,was read which stated that
Stephen Norman of Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation would present a proposal
to the Council for consideration for the sale of bonds for LID's 29, 30,and 33.
Mr.Norman stated that he had guaranteed the bank that Seattle-Northwest Securities
Corporation would submit a bid for the bonds after the assessments had been levied.
He stated that the interim financing of these LID's is now due and he is proposing
to submit a bid in the amount of $151,255.02 for local improvement district bonds.
Mr.Norman presented the proposal from Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation
for the purchase of bonds for the Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 29
et.al in the amount of $151,255.02.The bonds are to mature on or before March 1,
1990 and are to bear interest,payable annually,at the rate of 63a%.
Mr. Ziegler moved that the proposal from Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation
be accepted,seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -MADISON STREET LID -FIRST READING
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which presented an ordinance
ordering the improvement of Madison Avenue between Nelson Road and Brown Streets.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of Madison Avenue between Nelson Road and
Brown Street by grading,graveling,constructing and installing curbs,sidewalks,
sewer side laterals,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in accordance
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with Resolution 852 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington;
establishing Local Improvement District No.41;providing the method of assessment
in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special
assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";
and providing for the issuance for sale of local improvement district warrants
redeemable in cash and local improvement district bonds was read by title only.
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Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1977 BUDGET -WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION -FIRST READING
A letter from Jean C*Burton,Acting Finance Director,was read which presented
an ordinance providing for additional appropriation in Water/Sewer Fund for con
struction work in progress by using a portion of unanticipated revenues received
during 1977 over and above original estimates.
The ordinance amending the original 1977 budget ordinance number 795 to provide
for expenditures for Water/Sewer construction work which progressed faster than
anticipated by utilizing revenues collected in excess of amounts estimated was
read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
No others
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SWIMMING PROGRAM -BIG BEND MANTA RAYS
A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director, was read which stated that
the Big Bend Manta Ray Swim Club Boosters are requesting to use Swedberg Pool during
the month of May.The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved
this request.
A letter from the Big Bend Manta Ray Boosters was read which requested the use of
Swedberg Pool during the month of May. The Manta Ray Swim Team will pay $100 for
the use of the pool and each participating swimmer will purchase a season pass.
Mr. Barney moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Ziegler, and passed
unanimously.
REVISIONS TO COMMUNITY STANDARDS
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, was read which requested some revi
sions in the Community Standards.
Mr.Fay went over some of the requested revisions with the Council.
Mr.Barney moved that the revisions be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler, and passed
unanimously.
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GARBAGE RATES
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which requested Council
authorization to prepare an ordinance increasing the garbage rates.
Mr.Ziegler moved that this be tabled and a study session be held on March 7,
seconded by Mr.Barney.
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There was some discussion by the Council on whether or not March 7 would be a good
day.
The motion passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ANNEXATION
Mr.Barney wanted to know how the information on the base annexation was progressing,
Mr.Waggener stated that Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, would have a report on
this at the next Council meeting.
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RING ROAD
Mr.Shinn asked about the status of the Ring Road study.Jerry Fay, Public Works
Director,stated that the final report was in but that it was felt it would be
better to wait until-Mr.Swanson was back before a study session was set.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1977 ANNUAL REPORT -PUBLIC WORKS
I Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, went over the Annual Report from the Public Works
Department for the Council.
AWC MEDICAL INSURANCE
A letter from Schwarz,Shera and Associates,Inc.was distributed which stated
that a dividend based on 1976 claim experience for non-uniformed employees and
dependents in the amount of $7,590 was returned from the Association of Washington
Cities because of the better than average experience during the 1976 calendar year.
AUDITS
Chester Waggener,City Manager reviewed the audits for the city and the city's
water/sewer account. He explained the recommendations made by the audit and what
changes the city has done to comply with the audit's recommendations.
YEAR END CLOSINGS
The question of year end closings was brought up and Chester Waggener, City Manager,
stated that the figures of the year end closings will be presented as soon as they
are complete.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Dave Perrault,Police Chief,reported on the changes that have taken place in the
organization of the Police Department.He stated that the personnel will report
directly to him instead of a Lieutenant,and the clerk-typists will work directly
under his secretary.He stated that he felt the Police Department has been improved
by the changes that have been made in the organization and the changes in shift
arrangements.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Robert E.Hill,Mayor Pro Tern
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Je#n C.Burton,Acting City Clerk
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