1978 05 232707
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION May 23,1978
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.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 16 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $63,870.04
STREET 48.47
WATER/SEWER 4,573.85
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 212,04
FIREMENT'S PENSION 540.00
TOTAL $69,244.40
Mr.Skaug moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Pacific
Northwest Bell.Warrants 5139 to 5193 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
LID #41 -MADISON STREET
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A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
recommended that the bid be awarded to McAtee and Heathe.
Mr.Hill moved that the bid for LID #41 be awarded to Columbia Consolidated dba
McAtee &Heathe in the amount of $66,462.75,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
with Mr.Swanson abstaining.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
RE-APPOINTMENTS TO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A letter from Donald Swanson, Mayor, was read which requested Council confirmation
of the re-appointments of Larry Buckley and Dick Philen to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission.
Mr.Shinn moved that the appointments of Larry Buckley and Dick Philen to the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission for a term of 5 years be confirmed,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #37 -FIRST READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
presented an ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll
of LID #37.
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The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No. 37 which has been created and established for the purpose of
constructing and installing sewer mains connecting to existing facilities on Gibby Road
and on Marina Drive in the City of Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No. 835 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. Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #39 -FIRST READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented an ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll
for LID #39.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No. 39 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading, graveling,constructing and installing curbs, sidewalks,sewer side
laterals,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in the Montlake area on Crest-
mont Drive adjacent to Lots 22 through 31 of Montlake Addition #3 in the City of
Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No. 839 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.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #40 -FIRST READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented an ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll
for LID #40.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No. 40 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading, graveling,construction of curbs,asphaltic concrete pavement and storm
drainage on Tamarack Lane and Gaylord Place in the City of Moses Lake as provided
by Ordinance No. 840 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. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Shinn, and passed with Mr. Ziegler abstaining.
Mr.Skaug requested information before the second reading of the ordinance on why
the assessments are at 7%and the bonds are at 6.75%.
ORDINANCE -STREET NAME CHANGES -SECOND READING
Mrs.Patterson stated that she had requested that the city check into changing the
name of Orchard Avenue so that the Orchard Drive in the county could stay Orchard
Drive.
M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that he had talked to the
county and had been informed that the Orchard Drive in the county is now officially
Park Orchard Drive and even if the Orchard Avenue in the city is changed it will
take official action by the County Commissioners to change Park Orchard Drive back
to Orchard Drive.
Mr.Oxwang stated that his concern was the advisability of altering the name of
Balsam Street to Madison Avenue.He suggested that Madison Avenue be changed to
Balsam Street.
A letter from Robert Stewart,owner of a 24 unit apartment complex on Madison,was
read which protested changing Madison to Balsam.
There was some discussion by the Council on the proposed street name changes.
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Mr. Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted with the following
changes:
1.Balsam will be a through street,eliminating Madison
2.Orchard Avenue will be changed to Burress Avenue
3.The street behind Balsam will be changed to Boyle Street
seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -EASEMENT -LAGOONA DRIVE
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A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director, was read which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended that a short plat be approved for Steve
Kalamakis for his property just north of the existing Lakeshore Estates on Lagoona
Drive.This short plat could include a half width street dedication of 30 feet
providing an easement for the remaining 30 feet is granted to the City of Moses
Lake by Ms. Jessica Longston.The accompanying easement satisfies this requirement
and has been approved by the City Attorney.
Mr.Bech stated that this easement is a result of the sale of two possible building
lots on the east side of Lagoona Drive and to the north.A half width street will
be dedicated and improved when the short plats are approved. The easement is to
guarantee a full width street when this area is further developed.
The resolution accepting an easement to the City of Moses Lake, Washington for street
purposes was read by title only.
Mr. Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed
unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -MONTLAKE ADDITION #6
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A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,was read which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended the Montlake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be
approved with the following conditions:
1.Fire hydrants shall be installed at Belmont Avenue and Belair Drive,Belmont
Avenue and Karol Court,and Marilyn Place and Linda Lane.
2.Lots 16, 17, 22, 40, 41, 42,and 43 need to have the front yard setback lines
shown on the plat in order to meet the 65 foot minimum width requirement.
Mr.Skaug moved that the Montlake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be considered at
the meeting of June 13, 1978,seconded by Mr. Jones,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM -PRIORITY SETTING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented the Six Year Street Program for 1979-1984 and requested the Council
hold a public hearing on this plan.
The Council discussed the Six Year Street Plan.
Mr. Hill moved that a public hearing be set for June 13, seconded by Mr. Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
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_2 1978 ASSESSMENT -GRANT-LINCOLN-ADAMS COUNTY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS
A letter from Stephen Shinn,1978 Budget Chairman of the Grant-Lincoln-Adams County
Conference of Governments was read which stated that the $30 basic member fee was
changed to a 15$per capita assessment.This brings the city's 1978 assessment to
$1,524.75.
Allan deLaubenfels,Conference of Governments, went over the activities of the
Conference of Governments for the past year.
There was some discussion by the Council and the possibility of moving the office
of the Conference of Governments to Moses Lake since the city is more centrally
located than Ephrata and all the meetings are held in Moses Lake.
Mr. Skaug moved that the city pay the assessment and Mr. Shinn be requested to
bring the question of moving the office of the Conference of Governments to Moses
Lake at their next meeting,seconded by Mr. Jones.
Mr.Hill did not feel the city should have to pay such a large share of the-costs
of running the Conference of Governments simply because Moses Lake is the largest
city in this organization.
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The motion passed with Mr. Zielger and Mr. Hill opposed.
ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager, was read which stated that the 1979
Annual Traffic Safety Program has been completed in accordance with the Washington
State Traffic Safety Commission requirements.
Mr.Fay went over the program with the Council.
Mr. Ziegler moved that approval be granted for this program, seconded by Mr. Jones,
and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Mr.Hill requested that a resolution be drafted prohibiting elected officials
from serving on Commissions and Boards appointed by the Mayor.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REVIEW OF SLALOM COURSE -PARK AND RECREATION
Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,stated that there is a slalom course on
the lake at Parker Horn. The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District
was approached for approval of this and it neither approved nor disapproved it.
He stated that a survey taken for a slalom course indicated that it should be
placed in such an area that would protect them from swells from other boats,
predominant winds coming from the south, near enough to the shore for it to be
difficult for spectators to use the shore,and in water shallow enough to discourage
speed boats.He stated that it is not the legal boats and water skiiers that cause
the problems but those that are illegal.Several places are available for such a
slalom course such as near Marsh Island,McCosh Park,and along Daily Island.
Mr.Ziegler wanted to know the status of the slalom course just to the west of the
lower Peninsula.Mr.Lee stated that he understood it was taken out.
REQUEST FOR FREE SWIMMING -COMMUNITY DAY
A letter from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,was read which requested
that free swimming be allowed at Swedberg Pool on June 9,which is Community Day.
Mr.Hill moved that the concept be approved,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 May 23,1978
AWC CONFERENCE
Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,reminded the Council of the AWC Annual Convention
on June 16,17,and 18 in Yakima.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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