1978 03 212674
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION March 21,1978
CITY HALL - COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,
and Stephen Shinn Absent:Bob Hill
Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 14 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $11,022.06
STREET 1,435.23
ARTERIAL STREET 10.64
WATER/SEWER 4,146.76
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,808.69
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,066.64
TOTAL $20,490.02
Mr.Jones moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,
and passed unanimously.Warrants 4599 to 4630 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.^CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Skaug moved that the following items on the consent agenda be approved:if)/3
1.Resolution Vacating Utility Easement -Columbia Basin Center Plat -Penhallurick
2.Resolution Vacating Utility Easement -Columbia Basin Center Plat -Palanfeld
3.Resolution Accepting Utility Easement - Ries and Amick
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE AMENDING 1978 BUDGET -CETA EMPLOYEES
A letter from Jean Burton,Acting Finance Director,was read which proposed an /O^0
amendment to the 1978 Budget recognizing unanticipated revenues and authorizing
the expenditures of revenues for the employment of six people through the CETA
program.
The ordinance amending the 1978 Budget, Ordinance No. 865, to appropriate unantici
pated revenues from the Comprehensive Employment Training Act and to provide
for the expenditures of these same funds 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 CONFIRMING FINAL ASSESSMENT -LID #31 -BEAUMONT DRIVE
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented the final assessment roll for LID #31 on Beaumont Drive.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of
Local Improvement District No. 31 which has been created and established for
the purpose of grading,graveling,constructing and installing curbs,sidewalks,
sewer side laterals and asphalt concrete pavement on Beaumont Drive in the City
of Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No.831 and levying and assessing the r"H
amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and other property <
shown on said roll was read by title only.|I
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Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr. Ziegler, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE CONFIRMING FINAL ASSESSMENT -LID #34 -JEFFERSON STREET
A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented the final assessment roll for LID #34 on Jefferson Street.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of
Local Improvement District No. 34 which has been created and established for
the purpose of grading,graveling,constructing and installing side lateral
sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks,asphaltic concrete pavement and storm
drainage on Jefferson Avenue in the City of Moses Lake as provided by Ordin
ance No. 793 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.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
J ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE -SIGNS
I A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning !
Commission recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendment I
to the Zoning Ordinance dealing with signs.
Mr.Bech explained the proposed changes in the ordinance.
There was considerable discussion by the City Council on whether or not flashing
lights and moving parts should be prohibited on signs.The question of up-grading
non-conforming signs and the projection of signs out over city right-of-way was
also discussed.
The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning by
changing certain sections of Chapter 18.57 entitled Signs and Billboards was
read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for April 11,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
[>/ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE -CONSTRUCTION OF CITY ARTERIALS
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1 A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the section of the Subdivision Ordinance dealing
with the reimbursement for construction of city arterials be amended._^
Mr. Bech stated that the Planning Commission had been presented with a plat
called Baron Estates which included McDonald Boulevard,which could become
part of the Ring Road concept.The ordinance now states that the city will
participate in the construction of streets that serve areas of the city other
than just the proposed subdivision,but does not specify the amount of that
participation.The proposed amendment deals with the amount the city would
participate in the construction of these arterials.
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Mr.Skaug wanted to know if the city would be put in a position where it could
not afford to participate in all the arterials that could be developed.Jerry
Fay,Acting City Manager,pointed out that the city is currently participating
in arterial development to about the amount that is specified in the proposed
ordinance•
The ordinance amending Title 17 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Subdivision
by changing Section 17.32.110 of Chapter 17.32 entitled improvements was read
by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VAN
A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
requested permission to advertise for a new van.
Mr.Jones moved that permission be granted to advertise for bids,seconded by
Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
SWIMMING POOL BLANKET
A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which presented /C/C/
specifications for a swimming pool blanket for Swedberg Pool.This blanket
would reduce the cost of heating the pool.
Mr.Barney moved that authorization be granted to call for bids,seconded by
Mr. Ziegler, and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
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SAGE HEIGHTS DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 PRELIMINARY PLAT
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Sage Heights Division 1 and 2 Preliminary Plat
be approved.This plat consists of 59 single family lots and will be served
by city water and sewer.It will include the construction of streets,curbs,
sidewalks on both sides,installation of storm water drainage,and result in
the connection of Central and Grape.This plat is being presented for Council
information only and should be scheduled for consideration at the March 28
meeting.
Mr.Bech pointed out that the city would be responsible for the cost of the
extra width required on Grape Drive.
Mr.Jones stated that he is directly involved with this project and will abstain
from any action taken on the plat.
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BARON ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that Baron Estates Preliminary Plat be approved. The
city will participate in approximately 42% of the cost for the construction of
McDonald Boulevard and 50%of the cost for construction of sidewalks on McDonald
Boulevard where those sidewalks are adjacent to the rear lot line of residential
through lots. This plat is being presented for Council information only and
should be scheduled for consideration at the meeting of March 28.
There was some discussion by Council on the city participation of the construction
of McDonald Boulevard and the sidewalks on through lots. Mr.Skaug wanted to
know if it would be possible to put in landscaping on McDonald Boulevard similar
to Grape Drive.This would require a 100 foot right-of-way instead of 80 foot.
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STREET VACATION -MONTLAKE ADDITION #5
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the request by Coughran Enterprises for the vacation
of a portion of Ernst Place be granted.
Mr.Jones stated that he is involved in this project and will abstain from voting
on this request.
The resolution setting a date for a public hearing on the vacation of a portion
of Ernst Place was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the resolution be adopted and April 11 be set as the date
for a public hearing,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining,
VARIANCE REQUEST -MONTLAKE ADDITION #5
ft>r A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the variance request by Coughran Enterprises to
allow 5 lots under the short plat procedures be allowed.This plat is only
creating 2 new residential lots. The other lots included on the plat are only
necessary to show the alteration of existing lot lines.
Mr.Shinn moved that this variance request be tabled until April 11, the date
of the public hearing on the proposed vacation of Ernst Place,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler, and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SALARY SURVEY
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Mr.Barney stated that in the Washington Local Government Newsletter it states
that a salary survey is being conducted of all counties and cities in the
state. He recommended that the city obtain a copy of this survey.
Mr.Swanson stated that he did not feel the city would be getting what it had
wanted in the first place as a job classification was part of the original
proposal.
Mr. Jones felt that the project should be completed by the time the budget has
to be started and if this particular survey does not meet the needs of the city
then the original proposed survey would have to be implemented.
Mr.Skaug stated that he did not feel this survey would give the needed informa
tion to adjust salaries in the city.
There was some discussion by the Council on whether or not the AWC salary survey
would benefit the city.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the salary survey be considered after June 1,when the
AWC survey is published,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Jones and
Mr.Skaug opposed.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY CLEAN UP
\0^Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that the landfill has been closed on
Sundays since January 1,1978 and would like to receive Council support in
requesting that it be opened for two consecutive weekends without charge for
general spring clean-up.
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Mr.Ziegler moved that the Council support the request to have the county leave
the landfill open for two consecutive weekends with no charge,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that a workshop would be held at the
Hallmark Inn on Friday,March 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.on Community Development
Block Grants.This workshop is sponsored by AWC.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
ea^n C.Burton,Acting CiCity Clerk
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