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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION May 16,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Jim Barney,
Eric Skaug,and Don Swanson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 9 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
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REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $3,711.13
STREET 549.07
CIVIC CENTER 94,136.90
WATER/SEWER 1,354.68
SANITATION 5,033.29
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 122,028.84
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 986.19
TOTAL $227,800.10
Mr.Jones moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 5091 to 5138 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Ziegler moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Request to Sell Art Items -Brush and Pallet Club -May 19,20,and 21 at /<$£Js
Civic Center Park
2.Resolution -Restricting Parking -Valley Road Construction £)~?C>3
seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES -CONSOLIDATED LID #31 et al
A letter from Jean C.Burton,Acting Finance Director,was read which stated that ^
Stephen Norman of Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation will present a proposal
for the sale of bonds for Consolidated LID #31 et al, which comprises LID's 31,
34, 36,and 38 and will be in the amount of $115,305.66 at 6.75%interest.
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j |Mr.Norman presented the proposal for the sale of the bonds.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the proposal be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
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,<»•I PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #37
The public hearing was opened.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the LID process and LID #37 for the
Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
nMr.Hill moved that the final assessment roll be accepted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,|
and passed unanimously.j
qQ PUBLIC HEARING -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #39
The public hearing was opened.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over LID #39 for the Council.
Mr.Shinn moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Skaug moved that the final assessment roll be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jones,
and passed unanimously.
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q PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #40
The public hearing was opened.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over LID #40 for the Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed
with Mr.Ziegler abstaining.
Mr.Shinn moved that the final assessment roll be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jones,("
and passed with Mr. Ziegler abstaining.I
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
CLOSURE OF PARKS
\fr-A letter from Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager, was read which stated that the Park
#'and Recreation Advisory Commission had discussed their concern regarding safety in
the parks with Police Chief Perrault.The Park and Recreation Commission recommended
that padlocked gates be placed on Montlake and McCosh Park parking lots with opening
and closing times to be determined by the Park and Recreation Director and the
Police Chief.The Police Department reviewed their records concerning incidents
in McCosh and Montlake Parks. In McCosh Park there were 48 incidents, the majority
of which were concerned with vandalism and items of a minor nature. At Montlake
Park there were 42 incidents,the majority being related to vandalism and minor
items.The main concern of the Park Department involved litter.Closure of the
two parking lots during darkness would reduce the amount of litter.The City Attorney
felt that closing the parking lots would create additional enforcement problems
and would not alleviate the problem of concern for safety in the park after dark.
The problems to be solved by closure would include reduction of litter in parking
lots,possible reduction in vandalism and noise,and possible removal of perceived
fear for safety by after dark park users.Concerns about closure include a legiti
mate reason for closure as complaints have been minimal,will closure shift activites
causing concern to other areas or parks,difficulty in enforcing closure and a cost
of approximately $1,300 to effect closure of the two parks,and repercussions from
parking lot users.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:May 16,1978
Mr.Shinn wanted to know the dollar amount of the vandalism that occurs.Cecil
Lee, Park and Recreation Director, stated that it amounts to about $300 to $400
per year.
Mr. Hill asked how Cascade Park compared to Montlake and McCosh when it came to
vandalism. Mr. Lee stated that there is very little vandalism in these parks.
Mr. Barney thought that perhaps the main concern was the different groups of
kids getting into fights in the parks.
j Mr.Swanson stated that if the parks are locked then if someone did want to do
!some damage they would have no problem and he suggested that the recommendation
j that no action be taken except for monitoring the problems that occur in the
parking lots.
Mr.Skaug stated that he would be happier to see the Park and Recreation Depart
ment budget for more lighting instead of closing the parks after dark.
FINAL PLAT -MELVA ADDITION #7
A letter from Stan Bech, Community Development Director, was read which stated
that all minimum water,sewer,and street requirements have been completed and
accepted on the Melva Addition #7.All required final plat fees have also been
received.
Mr. Bech stated that this plat was developed under the old subdivision ordinance
and therefore Melva Lane is only required to be graded and graveled.He further
stated that an exit lane would be constructed coming off of Interstate 90 into
this area.
Mr. Jones moved that the final plat be accepted,seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed
unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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REQUEST FOR EXTENSION -POLICE/JUSTICE/COURT FACILITY
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager, was read which stated that Bouten
Construction is requesting a time extension of 45 days on the construction of the
Police/Justice/Court Facility.
Mr.Fay stated that the door frames ordered by Bouten Construction have not yet
been received.This delay is not the fault of Bouten Construction and he would
recommend that an extension be granted. He stated that this delay will not cost
the city any additional money.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the 45 day extension be granted,seconded by Mr. Skaug,
and passed unanimously.
POLICE/JUSTICE/COURT FACILITY -CHANGE ORDER #1
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Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager, stated that the Change Order was for a new telephone
room in the basement to include partitions, frame and louver with finish hardware,
new electrical panels and lighting, profit and overhead. He stated that the costs
for this construction are realistic.
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Mr. Fay stated that concern had been expressed about the $4,800 for the conduit
for the new underground telephone system. He stated that he went over the bid in
detail with Tyee Electric and they stated that it was a realistic price.
Mr.Skaug moved that Change Order #1 be approved,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed with Mr. Hill abstaining.
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IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Mr.Hill stated that he would like to have the new telephone system discussed at
the meeting on June 13 as it will involve a number change for the city.
Mr.Skaug stated that he would like staff to prepare a report on the reasons why
buildings are allowed to a height of only 40 feet and what other cities require.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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STREET LIGHTS -SUMMARY COSTS
A report was presented on the monthly cost for street lighting which included each
type of light with the number of lights and standards being used and a unit cost
for each.
L LEGISLATIVE ISSUES QUESTIONNAIRE
A questionnaire from AWC was presented and it was requested that it be filled out
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and returned to the AWC as soon as possible.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,presented the complete pre-application
for the Community Development Block Grant. He stated that the actual pre-application
grant amount is $1,268 million and that is over a 3 year period.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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