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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION March 28,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,
Stephen Shinn,and Bob Hill
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr.Jones stated that he would like the minutes of the meeting of March 14 to
reflect that he abstained from voting on the variance request on Montlake Addition
#5.Mr.Barney moved that the minutes be approved as corrected,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $7,977.97
STREET 473.17
CIVIC CENTER 88,442.40
WATER/SEWER 1,862.64
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 98.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 798.02
LID #39 540-00
TOTAL $100,192.20
Mr.Hill moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones
and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills
to Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 4631 to 4697 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.Surplus Equipment/Auction /O/7
2.Request to Call for Bids on Valley Road Reconstruction and Third Avenue /O/*?
Resufacing
seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1978 BUDGET -CETA -SECOND READING
A letter from Jean Burton,Acting Finance Director,was read which requested an
amendment to the 1978 budget to recognize the unanticipated revenues and authoriz
ing the expenditures of these revenues for the employment of six people through .
the CETA program.
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The ordinance amending the 1978 budget,Ordinance #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. Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #31 -SECOND READING
A letter from M. G. McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
presented the final assessment roll on LID #31.
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.783 and levying and assessing the
amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and other proper
ty shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr. Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #34 -SECOND READING
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,construction 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 Ordinance 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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING SUBDIVSION ORDINANCE -CONSTRUCTION OF CITY ARTERIALS -
SECOND READING
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which presented an ordinance
amending the Subdivision Ordinance dealing with the reimbursement for construc
tion of city arterials.
M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,presented figures on the possible
cost of city participation in arterial construction.
Mr.Bech explained the city participation in sidewalk construction on through
lots.
There was some discussion by the Council on the placement of sidewalks next to
arterials and the possibility of the city being unable to pay its portion of
the cost of participation if several arterials are constructed simultaneously.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the ordinance be tabled until a clause is incorporated
stating that the city would participate in the costs of construction only if
there are funds available, and be brought back on April 11, seconded by Mr.
Hill, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -SEWER REGULATIONS -FIRST READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented changes in the Sewer Regulation Ordinance.
Mr.McLanahan explained the changes that were incorporated into the new ordinance.
Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PRELIMINARY PLAT -SAGE HEIGHTS DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 //*<*
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the preliminary plat of Sage Heights Division 1 and
2 be approved.This plat consists of 59 single family lots and will be served
by city water and sewer services.The plat will also include the construction
of streets,curbs,sidewalks on both sides,and installation of storm water
drainage.It will also result in the connection of Central Drive and Grape
Drive.
Mr.Hill moved that the Sage Heights Division 1 and 2 Preliminary Plat be
approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -BARON ESTATES
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the 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.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Baron Estates Preliminary Plat be approved,seconded
by Mr.Barney.
Mr.Skaug wanted to know the difference in cost between an 80 foot right of way
and a 100 foot right of way with landscaping in the center of the boulevard.
Mr. McLanahan stated that on the Valley Road project, as an example,it would
cost the city about $15 a foot more for the extra width with the landscaping
in the center.
Mr.Shinn wanted to know if this new subdivision would have an adverse effect
on the water pressure in the area.Mr.McLanahan stated that there is 38 lbs.
of pressure in the area at this time and this plat will not cause a reduction
in pressure.
The motion passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS
Mr.Shinn was appointed as Council representative to the Council of Governments A/^
and a letter will be written advising them of this appointment.
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
Mr.Shinn nominated Mr.Ziegler to be the Council representative to the Community
Action Council,seconded by Mr. Jones,and passed unanimously.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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THIRD AVENUE AND DIVISION STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
M. G. McLanahan, Assistant Public Works Director, stated that a meeting has
been scheduled at the PUD auditorium on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. with the property
owners adjacent to the Third Avenue Resurfacing Project and the Division Street
Overlay Project and gave Council a brief expiration of these two projects.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST:Donald E. Swanson,Mayor
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Jean C.Burton,Acting City Clerk