1978 07 112727
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION July 11,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present: Barry Ziegler, Bob Hill, Steve Shinn, Kent Jones, Don Swanson,
and Jim Barney
Absent:Eric Skaug
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 27 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $20,392.76
STREET 1,764.29
CIVIC CENTER 709.42
WATER/SEWER 10,111.80
SANITATION 18,153.14
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 16,054.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,655.13
LID #31 385.94
LID #34 385.94
LID #36 385.94
LID #38 385.96
URBAN ARTERIAL 29,203.43
U.I.C.RESERVE 116.16
TOTAL $106,704.50
Mr.Barney 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 5443 to 5563 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
JONES-TERRACE ADDITION
Ron Baker,Engineer,stated that at the time the Jones-Terrace Addition Preliminary
Plat was presented to the Council in March 1977 the Council directed staff to
prepare an LID to improve Coolidge Street since the developer was not required to
improve the street.He stated that at the present time the LID cannot now be formed.
Mr. Baker stated that Mr. Jones would still like to see Coolidge paved by LID.
Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager,stated that since Mr. Jones owns 50% of the property
fronting on Coolidge a one page petition could be presented and a resolution to form
an LID could then be drawn up.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
BID FOR MATERIALS -WATER
A letter was read from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which stated
that no bids were received for supplying water meters, meter rings and covers, and
meter fittings for the city. He requested permission to continue the present purchas
ing practice of buying direct from the manufacturer for installation materials for
water services.
Mr.McLanahan stated that the city buys the best possible meters available from the
manufacturers Hershey and Badger.
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Mr.Shinn felt that the city should contact other manufacturers besides Hershey
and Badger as he felt their prices were comparative.
Mr.Shinn moved that staff be directed to request quotes from the eight manufacturers
of water meters in the states, and bring this information back to Council,seconded
by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM
Mr. Ziegler pointed out that Transendental Meditation is a registered trademark and
that this is a commercial venture.
Mr.Ziegler moved that this item be stricken from the agenda,seconded by Mr.Hill,
and passed with Mr.Swanson and Mr. Barney opposed.
A PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ALLEY VACATION -ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
I A letter was read from Stan Bech, Community Development Director, which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the alley vacation request from the Assembly
of God Church be granted. They are requesting that the alley which runs north and
south to the east of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 4 of the Assembly of God Subdivision
be vacated.A 10 foot easement for maintenance and repair of the existing gas line
will be retained.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments from the citizens so the public response was closed.
Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance vacating a portion of alley in the Assembly of God Subdivision was
read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM0
y A letter was read from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which
requested permission to advertise for bids for the installation and relocation of
the communications to the new Police/Justice building.
Mr.McLanahan explained the communications system for the Council.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the staff be granted permission to advertise for bids,
seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
J ORDINANCE -AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE -FRONT YARD SETBACKS -FIRST READING
A letter was read from Stan Bech, Community Development Director, which stated that
the Planning Commission is recommending that an ordinance amending front yard
setbacks be approved.
There was some discussion by the Council on the requirements of the ordinance.
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Mr. Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr. Shinn, and passed with Mr. Jones opposed as he felt the ordinance was arbitrary
in that the ordinance was restricted to older homes.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE -FIRST READING
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the ordinance amending the Subdivision
Ordinance be adopted. This would amend the ordinance by stating that all approved
final plats shall be subject to the limitations,reservations,and stipulations
placed on said plat by the City Council.
The ordinance amending Section 17.24.050 of Title 17 of the Moses Lake City Code
entitled subdivisions was read by title only.
Mr. Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Barney, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PUBLIC HEARING DATE -SIDEWALK VACATION -BIRKHOFER AND PAULSON
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the sidewalk vacation request from Keith
Birkhofer and Luther Paulson be granted. They are requesting that the sidewalk
located between lots 13 and 14 of Montlake East Addition #3 be vacated.A 10 foot
easement for the maintenance and repair of a water line to the high school would
be retained.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington,establish
ing a date for a public hearing to consider a sidewalk vacation was read by title
only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted and a public hearing be set for
August 8,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PUBLIC HEARING DATE -STREET VACATION -AIKEN
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the street vacation request by Marvin Aiken
be granted.He is requesting that a 30 foot wide portion of land which was formerly
used as a right-of-way for the Ephrata/Moses Lake Highway at the intersection of
Valley and Stratford be vacated.The Planning Commission also recommended that a
five foot right-of-way for sidewalks be dedicated along Stratford and Valley Roads
in exchange for the dedication being vacated.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establishing
a date for a public hearing to consider a street vacation was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be adopted and August 8 be set as the date for
a public hearing,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PUBLIC HEARING DATE -STREET VACATION -HEPBURN
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A letter was read from Stan Bech, Community Development Director, which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the street vacation request from J.A.
Hepburn be granted.He is requesting that Ash Street,renamed Ashley Way,which
runs north from Hill Street and dead ends at Smith Mobile Manor be vacated.All
lots fronting on this street also have frontage on either Eastlake Drive or Division
Street.Its only use is essentially for that of an alley. A 20 foot easement for
maintenance and repair of the existing sewer line would have to be retained.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establish
ing a date for a public hearing to consider a street vacation was read by title
only.
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Mr. Jones moved that the resolution be adopted and a public hearing be set for
August 8, seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that a Conditional Use Permit for the construc
tion of a school facility on North Grape Drive be granted.
Mr.Barney moved that the conditional use permit be granted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
BURGLARY AND HOLDUP ALARM SYSTEMS
A letter was read from David Perrault,Police Chief,which requested Council direction
on whether or not the city should continue to monitor alarm systems.
Chief Perrault went over the problems of the present system and the possible new
system that could be installed in the new Police/Justice facility.He also stated
that an alarm systems ordinance is needed whichever way the Council decides to go.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr. Hill moved that the Police Department get out of the monitoring system and have
the Police Chief make a recommendation and bring back an ordinance to control the
system and that a merchant police ordinance be presented to Council,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CLAIM OF DAMAGES -LAHNOE MOORE
A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,which stated that the claim
of Lahnoe Moore has been forwarded to Rogers and Norman for processing.
Mr.Jones moved that the Council note the receipt of the claim from Lahnoe Moore,
seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
Stan Bech,Community Development Director, stated that Moses Lake did not receive
a request to file a final application for a Community Development Block Grant.
He stated that Moses Lake was ranked 11 and they funded down to 7.He stated that
he will come back before the Council to explain the rating system as soon as it
is received.
,-)POLICE/JUSTICE COURT FACILITY
Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,stated that concern has been expressed on the outside
of the Police/Justice Court Facility and whether or not it should be painted.
After some discussion it was the concensus of the Council that it remain unpainted.
The Council also requested a report be made on the savings made by not painting the
building.
An executive session was requested by Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,to discuss a
personnel matter.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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