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1978 06 271 i CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION June 27,1978 CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m. Members present:Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,and Eric Skaug Absent:Don Swanson and Jim Barney The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Chairman Pro Tem Kent Jones. Mr. Hill moved that the minutes of June 20 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $8,378.88 STREET 4,233.23 ARTERIAL STREET 7,940.73 CIVIC CENTER 69,212.15 WATER/SEWER 110,278.89 SANITATION 2,811.87 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 17,221.56 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,014.26 FIREMEN'S PENSION 540.00 LID #36 15.24 LID #37 130.14 LID #39 217.20 LID #40 203.74 LID #41 560.33 TOTAL $222,758.22 Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting for the portion of the bills to Pacific Northwest Bell and Mr.Shinn abstaining from voting for the portion of the bills to Shinn Irrigation. Warrants 5348 to 5441 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -VARIANCE REQUEST - W.RON BAKER A letter from Ron Baker,Engineer,was read which requested a variance of the Block Conformity Standards in order to improve a portion of Melva Lane adjacent to Melva Addition #7, Lot #1. These improvements would include curbs and sidewalks on both sides of the street. Mr. Baker stated that under the Block Conformity Standards Melva Lane would be required to be improved to Wapato Drive but on contacting the other property owners they indicated they were not interested in an LID at this time.Because street improvements are expensive,T.J.'s Pantry is requesting that they be allowed to improve only 240 feet of Melva Lane starting at West Broadway. 2722 //*?£ 2723 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 27,1978 Mr.Skaug moved that the variance be granted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr. Hill opposed as he felt the unimproved portion of the street could cause problems. J PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ACCESSORY USES -SECOND READING A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,was read which presented an ordinance dealing with accessory uses. The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning Code by changing Sections 18.06.020 and 18.15.020 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened. There were no comments from the citizens, so the public response was closed. Mr.Skaug moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Hill,and passed unanimously. Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimously. qK PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -SCHOOL DISTRICT -SECOND READING A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director, was read which stated that the Planning Commission had recommended that the zone change of Central School property be C-l,General Commercial.The City Council passed the first reading of the ordinance but requested that the zone be changed to C-2,Limited Commercial. The public hearing was opened. Percy Driggs, 506 South Balsam,wanted to know the difference between the C-l and C-2 zones. Mr.Bech explained the difference between the C-l and C-2 zones. Mr.Driggs felt the city should look at this property for possible future develop ment of city buildings. Lyle McCormick, 510 South Balsam, stated that he felt the city should be careful what is allowed in this area and should also try to protect the civic center complex. Richard Johnson,517 Alder,wanted to know how the C-2 would affect the property value in the area. Mr.Jones stated that it was his opinion that the re-zone of this area would raise the property values of adjacent property owners. There being no further comments, the public response was closed. There was some discussion on the parking requirements and Mr.Bech stated that the parking question could be controlled by the Environmental Checklist. If a development in the C-l zone would have a negative impact because of no parking, parking could be required under the Environmental Checklist Regulations. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled zoning was read by title only. Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. 2724 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 27,1978 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -MEMBERSHIP ON ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -SECOND READING A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,was read which presented an ordinance which prohibits membership on advisory commissions by elected city officials. /otx The ordinance prohibiting the appointment of City of Moses Lake elected officials j"to advisory boards and commissions was read by title only. Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded \J by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUREAU OF RECLAMATION EASEMENT A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which stated that the Bureau of Reclamation has presented an easement for road purposes to the city for the construction of a portion of the road from Terrace Avenue to Plum Street on Kiefer Drive (new name is Coolidge Drive). The U. S.Government does not participate in LID's or other street improvements which border their property. Mr.Jones wanted to know why this is an easement and not a deed.Mr.McLanahan stated that it would make no difference for city purposes whether it was a deed or an easement. There was some discussion by the Council on the different provisions of the easement and the cost of grading and graveling this portion of Coolidge Drive. Mr.Skaug moved that the easement be accepted and authorize the mayor to sign it.Motion died for lack of a second. _Pat Acres,City Attorney,stated that he was not in favor of this easement due to possible liability to the city. |Mr.Ziegler moved that the easement be tabled,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Jones opposed. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS TENNIS COURTS A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,was read which stated that the Council had requested further information on the use of the tennis courts at McCosh Park.Three alternatives were proposed:two courts with lights -$33,500; four courts without lights -$47,000;four courts with lights -$66,000.It is recommended that authorization be granted to advertise for bids for two courts with lights. A letter from Richard Philen,Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission,was read which requested the City Council include the following when asking for bids for tennis courts:two tennis courts complete with lights and acrylic surface;four tennis courts without lights and acrylic surface with conduit installed for future use; and four courts without acrylic surface with conduit installed and with lighting for two courts. Mr.Shinn moved that this item be brought off the table,seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously. Mr.Fay explained the reasons for the high cost of tennis courts. There was some discussion by the Council on the costs of the tennis courts and the use the present tennis courts now receive. Mr.Ziegler moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids for two tennis courts with lights,seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed as he felt more good would come from building four courts without lights at this time. /Q/3 /'OO 7 2725 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 27,1978 ))^ 1/\# \l >" II9\\ o.3 D WHEELER ROAD WATER MAIN A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which requested permission to advertise for bids for the extension of 11,000 feet of 12" water main along Wheeler Road to the approximate location of the U &I Sugar Plant. There was some discussion by the Council and Mr.McLanahan discussed the existing and proposed utilities on Wheeler Road.He stated that the city has applied for funds from EAA.If the money is approved,it will be in the form of a loan f"*] for $140,000 at 5%interest and a grant for $60,000.' Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to call for bids on this project,that a grant be applied for,and the amount of the grant be fully to the City of Moses Lake, and the Port shall reimburse the city for $130,000 and it will be the Port's responsibility to collect any user fees,seconded by Mr.Ziegler, and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS MONTLAKE ADDITION #4 -FINAL PLAT A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director, was read which recommended approval of the Montlake Addition No. 4 Final Plat. This property is zoned R-l,Single Family Residential,and contains 11 single family lots.All minimum utility improvements including curbs and sidewalks,water,sewer,and street paving, have been completed. Mr. Skaug moved that the Montlake Addition #4 Final Plat be approved, seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION JONES TERRACE ADDITION -REQUEST FOR BOUNDARY DEFINITION A letter from M. G. McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which requested direction from the Council as to the boundary of the area to be included in a proposed LID for this area. There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that no formal request for an LID has been received from the residents in the area. Mr.Ziegler moved that the Council do not move on this until the property owners come forth with a petition for an LID,seconded by Mr. Hill and passed with Mr. Skaug opposed as he felt the Council should move on this. REQUEST FOR UTILITY SERVICES -WILLIAM DUNCAN A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which stated that William Duncan has requested permission to connect to the proposed sewer and 12"water line which will serve the Western Krafts package plant located on Wheeler Road. A letter from William Duncan was read which requested permission to connect to the water and sewer utilities on Wheeler Road. There was some discussion by the Council on this request. Mr.Ziegler moved that the concept be approved,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. POLICE/JUSTICE COURT -CHANGE ORDER #2 A letter from David Perrault, Police Chief, and Robert Kimball,Building Official, was read which requested that acoustical tile be added to the ceiling of the Dispatch Control Room and also full carpet floor covering. There was some discussion by the Council on the cost of the tile and carpet. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:June 27,1978 Mr.Skaug moved that Change Order #2 be approved,seconded by Mr. Jones. Mr. Ziegler stated that he could see the need for acoustical tile on the ceiling but could not see a need for carpeting on the floor. Mr. Hill stated that he felt the cost for the ceiling tile was a little out of line. He also felt that more study should be done on the cost of these items. Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager, stated that the problem was seen by staff, who went to the architect to discuss ways to remedy it. The architect discussed it with the contractor and then proceeded to procure estimates for the material to be used. The motion passed with Mr. Ziegler and Mr. Hill opposed. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS —• 2726 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS Mr.Shinn stated that at the Conference of Governments meeting it was suggested that if the city were invited to submit a final proposal that the free interest loan program for the housing improvement part of the proposal be investigated rather than an out right grant. ' BUDGET Mr.Shinn requested that the Council be a part of the budget process from the beginning.Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that the staff would like to see the Council give direction on programs and projects they would like to have included in the budget prior to staff development of budgets. PLANNING COMMISSION Mr.Shinn requested that the Planning Commission minute book be available for review when items are referred to the Council from the Planning Commission. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS WHEELER ROAD UTILITIES Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that staff is working on acquiring the lift station and utilities along Wheeler Road. //o>e FACILITIES PLAN Mr.Ziegler stated that there was a letter to the editor in the paper this evening talking about the dumping of sewage in the lake and the lack of auxiliary power for the sewage treatment plant.The dumping was caused by a power outage. Mr. M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that the facilities plan,when complete,would remedy this problem. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ATTEST Kent Jones,Mayor/Pro City Clerk