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1978 04 252693 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION April 25,1978 CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m. Members present:Barry Ziegler, Bob Hill,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Jim Barney, and Eric Skaug Absent:Don Swanson The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Bob Hill. Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 18,1978 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $8,180.20 STREET 5,110.46 CIVIC CENTER 92,154.06 WATER/SEWER 7,662.03 SANITATION 5,000.35 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 446.46 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 13,450.19 FIREMEN'S PENSION RETIREMENT 540.00 TOTAL $132,543.75 Mr. Hill moved that the bills be paid as submitted,excluding the bill to Bouten Construction'Co.,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Pacific Northwest Bell. Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager, reported on the status of the Police/Justice Court Facility and the bill in the amount of $92,154.06. Mr. Ziegler moved that the bill from Bouten Construction Co. for the Police/ Justice Court Facility be approved,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously. Warrants 4886 to 4960 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None VI.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS None V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -WATER CONNECTION CHARGES -SECOND READING JO 7°' A letter from M. G. McLanahan, Assistant Public Works Director,-was read which presented an ordinance establishing water connection charges on Valley Road between Stratford Road and Grape Drive and on the Peninsula. 2694 ,|lW & 1° \& CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 April 25, 1978 The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections" by adding new sections was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -STREET NAME CHANGE -FIRST READING A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which presented an ordinance changing street names which are duplicated or similar to other names in the area. Mr.McLanahan went over the ordinance for the Council.There was some discussion on the duplication of street numbers on Stratford Road and Mr.McLanahan was requested to bring the numbering plan of Stratford Road back to the Council on the meeting of May 9. The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled addresses and street names was read by title only. i Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUREAU OF RECLAMATION -WETLANDS A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which reviewed the history of the groundwater problems along a three-mile area from the Skyline Acres area to Division Street since the mid-1950's.A bill has been introduced by Representative Mike McCormack to help relieve this problem. The Bureau of Reclamation has offered to provide expertise and available technical data.Their resources are limited until they have congressional authority to finance and implement plans and/or construction.Passage of the resolution is requested so that it may be forwarded to Representative Meeds,who is Chariman of the Water and Power Committee. Mr.McLanahan went over the drainage problems that have occured in this area and the possible solutions. It was pointed out that the Bureau of Reclamation takes no responsibility for this problem as they feel the water does not belong to them after it is delivered to the farmer and until it returns to Moses Lake. The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington,request ing consideration for financial assistance from the United States Department of Interior and for solutions in solving or eliminating wet areas in commercial, industrial and residential areas was read by title only. Mr.Skaug moved that the resolution be adopted,and a letter,signed by all Councilmen,be sent to Representative Meeds,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION COUNTY-WIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT -FIRE A letter from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief, was read which presented an up-dated version of the mutual aid agreement with the county. A letter from Jack Thomas,Director of the Grant County Department of Emergency Services,was read which requested a mutual aid agreement with the city. n /" n CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:April 25,1978 Mr.Beeman explained the mutual aid agreement with the county. Mr. Jones moved that Mr. Fay be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously. SALE OF LAWN MOWER A letter from M. G. McLanahan, Assistant Public Works Director, was read which stated that the City of Warden has submitted an offer to purchase the Jacobson Lawn Mower for $1,950. A letter from Michael Brown, Mayor of Warden was read which stated that the City of Warden would purchase the Jacobson Lawn Mower for $1,950. Mr. Hill moved that the offer from the City of Warden to purchase the Jacobson Lawn Mower for $1,950 be accepted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WATER SKI SLALOM COURSE Mr.Hill stated that the Council,at their meeting on April 18,stated that they /£33 had no objections to a ski slalom course proposed by the Sun Basin Water Skiers Club,and a letter was to be sent to the County Commissioners stating this fact. Since then,several objections were received and the letter was not sent so that further information could be obtained. Jim Soukup stated that last year Mr.Ed McDonald put in a slalom course at this same proposed location and a month later the Sherriff removed it and stated that it was in direct violation of the Grant County ordinance. He stated that it was put in again in January and about a month ago they started skiing on it.The Sheriff's Office again told them to remove it but it is still there.He stated that permission was then asked, of the Sheriff's Office, to allow the course and it was denied.He stated that the ski course is still there. Pat Acres,City Attorney,stated that the city has the authority to regulate the water existing within the city limits and abutting the city limits.The county also has that authority. There was some discussion on the safety and enforcement problems that occur on the lake. Mr.Shinn moved that the Council table the action proposed at the last meeting to write a letter to the Grant County Commissioners stating the Council did not have opposition to the course,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. There was some discussion on who has authority over the lake. It was requested that the City Attorney get a copy of the county ordinance regarding water rules and regulations and that a copy of that resolution be forwarded to the City Council.Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was also requested to make a study on a possible location of a water ski slalom course someplace on the lake that would not be opposed by the adjoining property owners. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS •2695 /Of? COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT -SPECIAL MEETING A letter from Stanley Bech,Community Development Director, was read which stated that public hearings have been scheduled for May 2 and 9 to acquire citizens views on the community development needs of the city and requesting all Councilmen be present at the special meeting on May 2. /OJ? 2696 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 25,1978 <\UAB PROJECT REVIEW Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that he attended the UAB meeting last week when they considered the Valley Road and Third Avenue projects.He stated that the Attorney General has advised that the state cannot sell the $60 million in bonds in conjunction with the variable gas tax.This will cause a delay until January 1979 when a 3/5 vote can be obtained to approve the sale of these bonds.There are funds available to fund the Valley Road project but not the Third Avenue project. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.followed by an executive session on the lease with Grant County of the Police/Justice/Cpurt Facility negotiations. Mayor ATTEST: /^>s)(L-/jjjJAU^ k