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1978 02 212662 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION February 21,1978 CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m. Members present: Bob Hill, Barry Ziegler, Steve Shinn, Kent Jones, and Jim Barney Absent:Don Swanson and Eric Skaug Mayor Pro Tern Bob Hill called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. Mr. Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 14 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS MOWER A letter from M. G. McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which recommended that the city award the bid for the seven reel tractor lawn mower to Northwest Mowers,Inc. Mr.Shinn wanted to know if there were other manufacturers who could bid on this mower.Mr.McLanahan stated that Northwest Mowers was the only manufacturer who could meet the specifications. There was some discussion on the specifications for the mower.Chester Waggener, City Manager,stated that only one manufacturer could meet the specifications on the mower requested by the Park Department. Mr.Jones moved that the bid be awarded to Northwest Mowers,seconded by Mr.Barney, and passed with Mr. Shinn and Mr. Ziegler opposed. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #36 Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the LID process for the Council and jOVS mentioned that the work on LID #36 has been accepted. The public hearing was opened. There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining because of a conflict of interest. A letter from Doris Angland,526 Pine,was read which stated that she was not in favor of LID #36. Mr.Barney moved that the final assessment roll for LID #36 be accepted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler, and passed with Mr. Jones abstaining. PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #38 /OP7 Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the LID for the Council.He mentioned that this LID was for sidewalks. The public hearing was opened. /0/7 2663 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 February 21,1978 Mr.Lester Delile, 552 North Clark Road,stated that after the sidewalks were completed there was a 14"drop from his driveway to the sidewalk and so he could not use his driveway.He stated that he had to have S & D Paving come and fix his driveway and he felt the cost of $49.18 should be taken off his assessment. Mr.Fay,stated that it was the policy of the city for the property owner to bear the cost of any replacement work necessary on driveways that were constructed prior to the LID and that did not meet the street grades. Mrs.Florence Schmaing,530 N.Earl,stated that she was being assessed for a side walk which does not exist on her property. A letter from Florence and Edward Schmaing was read which protested the assessment since sidewalks were not constructed on their property. Mr.Fay stated that the method of assessment is the zone termini method which was established by state statute and is followed closely by the city so that there will be no problems when it comes time to issue the bonds.He stated that according to the zone termini method a small portion of Lot 12 fell into the area which would be receiving benefit from this LID. There being no further comments,the public response was closed. There was considerable discussion by Council and it was pointed out that the zone termini method has been tested in court and has never been defeated.Mr.Ziegler felt that an exception should be made in this case and the assessment be dropped. It was pointed out that the money assessed would have to be made up elsewhere. Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill moved that the final assessment roll on LID #38 be accepted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Ziegler voting against and Mr.Jones abstaining. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -MADISON STREET LID -SECOND READING v \\A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which presented an ordinance for the improvement of Madison Avenue. 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 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. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. t>lD ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1977 BUDGET -WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION -SECOND READING A letter from Jean C. Burton, Acting Finance Director, was read which requested additional appropriation in the Water/Sewer Fund for construction work in progress, 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.Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler, and passed unanimously. \I 2664 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 February 21,1978 VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN A letter from Chester Waggener,City Manager,was read which recommended that the firm of Donworth,Taylor,s Co.be retained to do the classification and salary plan for the city. /.D?& Mr.Waggener stated that the proposal from Donworth,Taylor,&Co.would use city staff participation,mainly Bob West,extensively in writing job descriptions and would also provide in-house training for the city.Any type of classification and salary plan has to be constantly up-dated and Mr.West could get training in this area. Mr.Gary Hulbert of Donworth,Taylor,and Co.gave some background on the firm and went over the proposal for the Council. There was some discussion by the Council on this proposal and it was suggested that this be discussed by the entire Council before any action is taken. Mr.Barney moved that this be tabled until the study session on March 7,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed with Mr. Jones voting against. EXPANSION OF RESERVOIR NO.4 PROJECT A letter from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, was read which requested Council authorization to proceed with additional extensions on the Reservoir #4 project. The money for these extensions would come from the Economic Development Grant of $638,000 for the construction of Reservoir #4 and transmission mains. This is simply an extension of the proposed mains. Mr.Barney moved that staff be authorized to proceed with these additional extensions, seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. BASE HOUSING AND BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNEXATION //t>6> /O^rf- A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,was read which stated that the review of the proposed annexation of the base housing and Big Bend Community College is complete and a report would be presented. Mr.Fay discussed the annexation report with the Council and there was some discussion by the Council and Herb Snelgrove from the Housing Authority and Vern Hagen from Big Bend Community College.Copies of the report were distributed to the interested parties. A study session was set for March 7 to discuss the annexation proposal with the Grant County Housing Authority and Big Bend Community College officials. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None 2665 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 February 21,1978 X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS REMODEL CITY HALL Chester Waggener,City Manager,stated that schematic drawings for the remodeling of City Hall have been prepared and a representative from Walker,McGough will be at the next Council meeting. CETA Chester Waggener,City Manager,stated that two people in the Fire Department and two people in the Park Department have been employed with CETA funding. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ATTEST: ,axs-us-a /LtL•6nA-> Jean C/Burton Acting;City Clerk DONALD E.SWANSON,MAYOR n r—r