1978 02 28CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION February 28,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,
and Eric Skaug Absent:Bob Hill
Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 21,1978 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMQUNT
GENERAL $7,470.15
STREET 5,143.05
ARTERIAL STREET 116.63
CIVIC CENTER 824.21
WATER/SEWER 5,469.80
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 10,568.61
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 795.99
FIREMEN'S PENSION 540.00
LID #36 176-00
LID #37 105.77
LID #38 130.32
LID #40 16.13
LID #41 680'05
TOTAL $32,036.71
Mr.Skaug moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 4358 to 4444 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Barney moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Concession Agreement -Larson Playfield -Youth Baseball ///J*
2.Division Street Resurfacing -Request to Submit to State for Bid /0//
3.Award of Contract -Division Street Water Main -Cass Construction //frb
//DO /o9?4.Acceptance of Work -Gaylord/Tamarack LID 40 and Crestmont LID 39
5.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Raymond and Virginia Favors /O/J
6.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Karawsky and Lybbert /O/S
7.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Thomas and Sharon Barton /O/^
8.Resolution -Authorization to Sign Warrants //>$&"
9.Resolution -Authorization to Sign Checks //J>fr A
10.Resolu'feioiv -Authorization toiSign Grant.Documents /0/S~~
11.Resolution -Vacating Utility Easement -Ken Rash /O /3
seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
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III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
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No others
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -ST&R -FACILITIES PLAN
George Nordby of S.T.R.went over the background of the facilities plan program for
the Council and presented the information on th first phase of this program.He also
went over the schedule for the completion of the facilities plan.
Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that authorization is needed from the Council
to apply for additional funds from the Department of Ecology for the completion of
Phase II of the Sewer System Evaluation Survey and to amend the contract with S.T.R.
to cover this grant increase.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Ziegler moved that authorization be granted for the staff to apply for additional
funds from DOE for the completion of Phase II of the Sewer System Evaluation Survey and
to amend the contract with STR to cover the grant increase,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
CITY HALL REMODELING
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P Art Nordling of Walker,McGough,Foltz,Lyerla presented schematic drawings for the
remodeling of City Hall.He went over the proposed changes and probable costs for
the Council.
There was some discussion by the Council on the proposed new heating and air-conditioning
units and a study session was set for March 8 at 10 a.m.in the City Hall.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -CONSOLIDATED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.29 ET AL -FIRST READING
i9-A letter from Jean Burton,Acting Finance Director,was read which presented an
ordinance which establishes Consolidated Improvement District No. 29 et al and
provides for the issuance and sale of bonds to Seattle Northwest Securities.
The ordiance establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 29 et al. and
"Consolidated Local Improvement Fund,District No.29 et al.";and fixing the amount,
form,date,interest rate,maturity and denominations of the Consolidated Local Improve
ment District No. 29 et al. Bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to
Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation of Seattle,Washington was read by title
only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Skaug,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENTS -LID #36 -KNOLLS VISTA RESURFACING -FIRST READING
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which presented an ordinance
confirming and approving the assessments and assessment roll of LID 36.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll or Local
Improvement District No. 36 which has been created and established for the purpose
of street improvements in the Knolls Vista #7 Addition, Lots 1 through 29 of Knolls
Vista #12 Addition, Lots 1 through 82 of Knolls Vista #13 Addition, Lot 5 of Knolls
Vista #11 Addition and Lot 1,Lot 7 through 12,and Lots 14 through 17 of,Knolls Vista
#15 Addition by resurfacing with asphaltic concrete pavement in the City of Moses Lake
as provided by ordinance No.806 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against
the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property shown on said roll was
read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Shinn, and passed with Mr. Jones abstaining.
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ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENTS -LID #38 -LOOP DRIVE SIDEWALKS -FIRST READING ZO?7
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, was read which presented an ordinance
confirming and approving the assessments and assessment roll of LID 38.
Mrs.Florence Schmaing stated that she was protesting the assessment against her
property as the sidewalks do not extend onto her property and they are of no benefit
to her.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No. 38 which has been created and established for the purpose
of street improvements in the Knolls Vista area adjacent to Lot 1 of Knolls Vista #7
Addition, Lot 12 of Knolls Vista #13 Addition and Lots 1 through 29 of Knolls Vista
#12 Addition by constructing concrete sidewalks in the City of Moses Lake as provided
by Ordinance No. 838 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several
lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property shown on said roll was read by title
only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Barney,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed and Mr.Jones abstaining.
VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ^
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -BARON ESTATES -FIRST READING ,/Qa
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the zone change request for property located on Division
Street be approved.This property is currently zoned Ag,Agriculture and would be
changed to R-l,Single Family Residential.The area can be served by city water and
sewer.
Mr.Jones moved that a public hearing be set for March 14,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code
entitled zoning was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER'S CAR
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Mananger,was read which requested Council /O//
determination on whether or not a car should be provided for the City Manager or
if the policy of a car allowance should be continued.
There was some discussion by Council and it was determined that a car should be
provided.
Mr. Skaug moved that staff prepare specifications and submit them for bids, seconded
by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
VALLEY ROAD CONSTRUCTION
M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that funds have been received
from the Urban Arterial Board for the reconstruction of Valley Road.This project
will start at Grape Drive and end at Stratford Road.This project will include
reconstruction of the roadway,sidewalks,and a bicycle path on one side.
CH2M HILL REPORT
Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,presented the report from CH2M Hill and suggested
that the Council may wish to set a study session to go over the report.
A study session was set for March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
RESIGNATION -CITY MANAGER
Chester Waggener, City Manager, stated that he has enjoyed his years of work at City
Hall and feels that Moses Lake has a great future.
Mayor Donald Swanson presented a plaque to Mr.Waggener in appreciation for his 21
years of service to Moses Lake.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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)onald E. Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
J4an C.Burton,Acting City Clerk
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