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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION April 11, 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 moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 28 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $34,632.74
STREET 7,862.76
ARTERIAL STREET 7,910.96
WATER/SEWER 6,452.64
SANITATION 17,809.64
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION '72 104,666.44
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10,994.51
LID #29 490.10
LID #30 333.94
LID #31 190.86
LID #33 318.71
LID #34 245.13
LID #36 356.69
LID #38 128.15
LID #41 97.52
TOTAL $192,490.79
Mr. Ziegler moved that the bills be paid 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 4698 to 4827 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Hill moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Retired Senior Volunteer Program -Week of April 16 to 22 as //&^
National Volunteer Week
2.Change of Street Names -Ash Street to Ashley Way in Broadripple and the 900 /Oj/£
and 1000 blocks of Balsam Street to Madison Street -ordinance to be prepared.
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WINONA LIFT STATION
A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which JO^^"
recommended that the bid be awarded to Leonard Plumbing for $22,182.93.
Mr.Barney moved that Leonard Plumbing be awarded the contract,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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SWIMMING POOL BLANKET
A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which recommended
that the bid be awarded to Northwest Supply and Pool Quip of Moses Lake for $6,589.77.
There was some discussion by the Council on whether or not it would be economical
to heat the pool with solar heating.Jerry Thaut,Assistant Park and Recreation
Director,stated that it would cost approximately $20,000 to install the solar
heating and the Park and Recreation Department felt the pool blanket would pay
for itself in three years on the energy savings. The pool blanket would also
help protect the pool from blowing dust and debris.
Mr. Hill moved that this be tabled until the next Council meeting in order to allow
time for research on solar heating,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -SISTER CITY CONCEPT
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,was read which stated that a letter
had been received from Dr.Robert Wallenstien on the sister city concept.
The letter from Dr.Wallenstien was read which requested the Council appoint an
ad hoc committee to select a sister city in Japan.
Dr.Wallenstien stated that he had contacted the national Sister City organization
but have not yet received any information from them. He stated that it would cost
the city approximately $150 in dues annually.He further stated that it would be
necessary for an official delegation to visit the chosen sister city in Japan.The
city in Japan would also send an official delegation to Moses Lake. He stated that
the choosing of a sister city must be done slowly and with care to avoid possible
embarrassment to either city.
There was some discussion by the Council on the Sister City concept and it was felt
that perhaps more Japanese-American citizens of Moses Lake should be on the committee.
Mr.Swanson moved that the following people be appointed to the ad hoc committee
to select a Sister City:Marilyn Burtram,Jim Bagwell,Bill Nicholls,Margie
Hattori,Louie Dendy, Ron Cowan, and Bob Wallenstien and that additional members
be recruited, with the Mayor serving as honorary chairman, seconded by Mr. Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION -HUMANE SOCIETY
A letter from Marilyn Bertram,President of the Moses Lake-Grant County Humane
Society,was read which requested that the Humane Society be allowed to place an
office at the city dog pound site.The office will be staffed by volunteer members
on a 3 to 4 hour daily basis,Monday through Saturday.The building will be built
and donated by Joe Wiley &Associates and will be an 8 x 12 unplumbed frame structure
with three windows,a swamp cooler,a portable,heater,and a telephone.
Dave Perrault,Chief Police,stated that he has no objections to this but wanted
to point out that they are looking to replace the dog pound.
Marilyn Bertram stated that the Humane Society is involved in educating the public
on the city leash laws and the advantages of spading and nuetering their animals.
She also requested that the city give financial support in the form of telephone
service and electricity.
Mr.Shinn moved that the proposal be accepted and the city pay the heat and telephone
service for the Humane Society,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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COMMUNICATION -RETAIL TRADES COMMISSION //j>~~^.
A letter from Jack Miller,Chairman of the Retail Trades Commission,was read which //'
requested the removal of the parking meters and the blocking off of Third Avenue
for a sale to be held on April 28 and 29, 1978.
Mr.Miller read a petition from the businessmen in the downtown area which requested
the removal of parking meters.He stated that Ephrata has had excellent results
from the removal of their parking meters and have had no problems with employees
of the businesses parking in this area.He stated that the Retail Trades Commission
would undertake to deal with any problems that might occur with employees parking
in the area reserved for customers.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on this request and Dave Perrault,
Police Chief,pointed out that it would allow an additional officer to be placed
on shift duty instead of having him writing parking tickets.There was some
discussion on whether or not the poles should be removed also and Mr.Miller stated
that some of the merchants were thinking of using the poles for the placement of
small advertising or promotional signs.
Mr.Jones moved that the city remove the meter heads with the help of the Retail
Trades Commission,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill wanted to know if the parking ordinance would have to be amended.Pat
Acres, City Attorney, stated that it would be necessary.
Mr.Al McFadden stated that the Retail Trades Commission would like to block off
Third Avenue from Alder to Beech for a townwide promotion which would involve a
boat show,RV show,motorcycle display,or something of that nature.Alder,Ash,
Beech,and Division would be left open for parking and through traffic.A 12 foot
fire lane would be left for emergency vehicles.
Mr.Hill moved that permission be granted to block off Third Avenue if traffic
patterns can be worked out with the Police and Fire Departments,seconded by Mr.
Jones, and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - SIGNS -SECOND READING
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the accompanying ordinance amending a portion of the
Zoning Ordinance dealing with signs be approved.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr.Bech went over the proposed changes in the ordinance.
Ted Kemper of Basin Lock and Key stated that he felt flashing lights should not
be prohibited.
Jack Miller of Menti Jeweller also felt that flashing lights should be allowed.
There being no further comments, the public response was closed.
Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Mr. Jones, and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Barney moved that this ordinance be tabled until discussion can be held with
the Retail Trades Commission to get their feelings on the matter,seconded by Mr.
Hill,and passed with Mr.Skaug and Mr.Jones opposed.
Wayne Rimple,Planning Commission Chairman,stated that this ordinance was published
seven days in advance and not one person representing the Retail Trades Association
is here to oppose it. Two individuals state they are opposed and you are sending
it back to committee.
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PUBLIC HEARING -STREET VACATION -MONTLAKE ADDITION #5
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the street vacation request by Coughran Enterprises
be approved.They are requesting that a portion of Ernst Place be vacated.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments from the audience,so the public response was closed.
Mr. Barney moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Mr. Hill and
passed with Mr. Jones abstaining.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Ernst Place was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SEWER REGULATIONS -SECOND READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
presented an ordinance up-dating the sewer regulations.
The ordinance repealing a portion of Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
entitled "Sewer Regulations"and enacting a new Chapter 13.04 entitled "Sewer Regu
lations"by amending certain sections and making additions thereto was read by title
only.
Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Jones,and passed unanimously.
\ORDINANCE -AMEND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE -CONSTRUCTION OF ARTERIALS -2ND READING
A letter from Stanley Bech,City Planner,was read which presented an ordinance
which regulates city participation in the construction of arterials. The ordinance
has been amended to include provisions which would prevent the city from participa
ting in such construction if it would cause the city to over-expend the arterial
street fund.
Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1978 BUDGET -FIRST READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented an ordinance adding funds to the Arterial Street Fund to cover the cost
of Valley Road and Third Avenue and adding funds in the Water/Sewer Construction
Fund due to a grant increase.
The ordinance amending the 1978 Budget, Ordinance No. 865, to appropriate unanticipated
revenues from the Urban Arterial Board and the Department of Ecology 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.
Barney, and passed unanimously.
,RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING GIFT -EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA SORORITYJ\i\"A letter from Cecil D.Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which presented
a resolution accepting a gift of a tandem bicycle for the handicapped recreation
program from Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority.
The resolution accepting a gift from Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority in the form of a
tandem bicycle to be used in the handicapped recreation program was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted and letter of thanks be sent,seconded
by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
VARIANCE REQUEST -MONTLAKE ADDITION #5 ,
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council grant the variance request submitted
by Coughran Enterprises.This request is to allow Coughran Enterprises to plat
5 lots under the short plat procedures instead of the 4 lots that is allowed.
There was some discussion by Council on whether or not action could be taken on
this variance request before the street vacation ordinance is passed. It was
the consensus of the Council that no action be taken on this request at this time.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ENGINEERING SERVICES -SECOND LAKE CROSSING
A letter from Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager, was read which presented a proposed
invitation for engineering services for the second lake crossing for Council approval.
There was some discussion by the Council and Mr. Fay pointed out that the proposals
would be brought back to Council for their approval. He stated that this project
would be done in different phases.
Mr. Hill moved that permission be granted for staff to proceed with this project,
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
CLEAN UP WEEK
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,was read which stated that two /Q£Jl
alternatives were suggested by Grant County:two week-ends,April 15-16 and April
22-23,which would cost the city $350;or April 15 through April 23 which would
cost the city $600.
There was some discussion by Council on the advantageous and disadvantages of each
suggestion.
Mr.Shinn moved that free dumping for the week of April 15 through 23 be approved,
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
SAGE BAY DIVISION #1 SUBDIVISION BOND
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner, was read which stated that the subdivision
bond for Sage Bay Division #1 in the amount of $120,000 expired on April 9, 1978.
Several items still need to be completed in the subdivision and Clinton Berg,
President of Vesta Development Co., Inc. is requesting that the original bond
for $120,000 be released and that it be replaced with a bond in the amount of
$5,000,which represents 150%of the estimated cost for completing the remaining
improvements,with a time limit of four months set on the bond.
Pat Acres, City Attorney,stated that suit has been filed against this subdivision
concerning the paving of the walkway. He stated that he would recommend that a
bond in the amount of $5,000 would cover the necessary improvements but he would
suggest a time limit of one year in view of the pending litigation.
Mr. Skaug moved that the reduced bond in the amount of $5,000 be accepted with a
one year time limit,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr. Jones abstaining.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WELL PERMIT APPLICATION
M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that the Public Works
Department is requesting permission from the City Council to apply for a change
in the point of withdrawal for withdrawing water and drilling an additional well
in 1979. The well is proposed to be located one-half mile east of the Patton
Park Grocery Store on property owned by the Milwaukee Land Company. This well is
a consolidation of water rights owned by the city in this area.
Mr.Shinn moved that permission be granted for the staff to proceed with this
project,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which presented the Community Develop
ment Block Grant program.
Mr.Bech explained the procedures for the Council and stated that he felt the
Peninsula area,if this is the project chosen by the Council,would have a very
good chance for funding if a housing assistance plan is incorporated in the project.
This housing assistance plan would be under the jurisdication of the Grant County
Housing Authority,so Moses Lake would now meet this requirement.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the housing assistance plan
and the time schedule that must be adhered to if the Council decides to apply for
a grant. Mr.Bech pointed out that the Council would only be giving the go ahead
to develop a pre-application and the Council could later withdraw the project if
it so desires.
Mr.Skaug moved that staff be authorized to proceed with the Community Development
Block Grant program,seconded by Mr.Barney and passed with Mr.Hill and Mr.Ziegler
opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Jean C.Burton,Acting City Clerk
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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