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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION August 15,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,
Bob Hill,and Eric Skaug
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson
Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 8 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $3,948.99
STREET 4,556.67
ARTERIAL STREET 643.70
WATER/SEWER 106,696.47
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 13,383.55
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 839.81
V.I.C.RESERVE 115.37
TOTAL $130,184.56
Mr. Shinn 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 5767 to 5837 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SIDEWALK VACATION -BIRKHOFER &PAULSON -2ND READING
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A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
Keith Birkhofer and Luther Paulson are requesting the vacation of a five foot side
walk dividing the property of 1721 South Monroe and 1727 South Monroe.This sidewalk
was dedicated as a part of Montlake East Addition #3. A 10 foot easement for the
maintenance and repair of a water line to the high school will be retained.
The ordinance vacating a sidewalk in the Montlake East Addition No. 3 Subdivision
was read by title only.
Mr. Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
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</\ORDINANCE -STREET VACATION - HEPBURN - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated
that Mr. Hepburn 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.Mr. Hepburn owns all
lots fronting on the subject street right-of-way. A 20 foot easement for mainten
ance and repair of the existing sewer line will be retained.
The ordinance vacating a street in Eastlake Tracts was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -STREET VACATION -AIKEN -2ND READING
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated
that Marvin Aiken is requesting the vacation of 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.The Planning Commission recommended
that the street vacation be granted and that a five foot right-of-way for side
walks be dedicated along Stratford Road in exchange for the dedication being
vacated.
It was pointed out that sidewalks are already in place on Valley Road and as such
a right-of-way will not be needed from Mr.Aiken for sidewalks.
Mr.Shinn pointed out that Mr.Aiken has three signs which will be in the right-
of-way and he felt the signs should be allowed to remain until such time as a
sidewalk is constructed.
Mr.Hill moved that the ordinance be tabled for one week,seconded by Mr.Jones,
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
A letter was read from Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, which presented an ordinance
updating the parking regulations for the city.
The ordinance designating certain street areas where parking is regulated, restricted,
or prohibited; and repealing certain resolutions was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr. Ziegler, and passed unanimously.
-1 ORDINANCE -BICYCLE REGULATIONS -2ND READING
A letter was read from David Perrault,Police Chief which requested a new bicycle
ordinance which would require all bicycles in the city to be licensed once at no
cost.This would help the Police Department identify and return a bicycle that
has been lost or stolen.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 10.28 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Bicycles"
and creating a new Chapter 10.28 entitled "Bicycles" was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -SIGN REGULATIONS -1ST READING
A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the sign ordinance
be approved.This ordinance would prohibit flashing or blinking lights in any
size, shape, or illumination.
Mr.Barney stated that he felt that flashing lights and moving parts on signs
.should be allowed as he felt the business community would use good taste in using
such signs.He did not believe such signs would be a detriment to the city.
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Mr.Skaug felt that the Planning Commission has spent considerable time studying
and researching the flashing lights and moving parts on signs in other cities and
he felt that the ordinance should be adopted as presented.
Mr. Hill stated that he was in agreement with Mr. Barney and also that a previous
Council had allowed the flashing lights and moving parts on signs.
Mr.Jones also stated that he was not in favor of eliminating flashing lights as
he felt it would be legislating what is and is not attractive.
Mr.Shinn stated that he was in accord with Mr.Skaug and felt that the ordinance
should be adopted as presented.
Mr. Barney stated that regulations could be placed on the type and amperage of
the flashing lights and moving parts on the signs.
Mr.Skaug suggested that if the flashing lights were allowed,could it be required
that they be approved by the Planning Commission before being put up.
Pat Acres, City Attorney, stated that it would be very difficult to enforce some
thing like this as the city has no basis on which to determine what is and is not
objectionable•
Mr.Hill suggested that a study session be set to try and work out some regulations
which would allow flashing lights and moving parts.
The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning by
changing certain sections of Chapter 18.57 entitled Signs and Billboards was read
by title only.
Mr. Skaug moved that the first reading be adopted, seconded by Mr. Shinn.
Mr.Ziegler stated that he would like to have a study session before the second
reading of the ordinance to try and come up with a compromise on Section D.
Mr. Hill felt that the compromise should be worked out before the ordinance is
passed.
The motion failed with Mr.Skaug and Mr.Shinn in favor and Mr.Swanson,Mr. Jones,
Mr. Barney, Mr. Hill, and Mr.Ziegler opposed.
After some discussion a study session was set for August 29 to study Section D,
which deals with flashing lights and moving parts on signs.
Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,eliminating
Section D,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed.
VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LAKE PLAZA PRELIMINARY PLAT
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended that the Lake Plaza Preliminary Plat be
approved subject to meeting the stipulations as stated by the City Engineer and
Fire Marshal.The plat consists of 30 single family residential lots and will
be served by city water and sewer utilities.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Lake Plaza Preliminary Plat be approved subject to
the stipulations as stated by the City Engineer and Fire Marshal,seconded by
Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
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VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
nQ POLICE/JUSTICE COURT FACILITY -EXTERIOR FINISH
A letter was read from R. Douglas Zenor, City Manager,which stated that the Council
had requested city staff to research the cost savings which might occur if the
Police/Justice Court Facility were left unpainted.It was recommended that the
building be painted as specified as no cost savings will occur by leaving it
unpainted.
Mr.Hill moved that the Police/Justice Court Facility be painted,seconded by
Mr. Ziegler, and passed unanimously.
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WILLIAM DUNCAN WELL
A letter was read from Jerry, Fay, Public Works Director, which stated that Mr.
William Duncan has proposed that the city purchase his well.The proposed value
of the well to the city is $26,000+and the location of this well is consistent
with the city's water system development plan and future development along Wheeler
Road will require a new well in the near future.
A letter was read from William Duncan which proposed that the city purchase his
well under the following conditions:
1.The City of Moses Lake share in 50% of the cost in development of the water
mains on 1,350'of Skylane,650'on Bell Street, and 1,350' on "L"NE.
2. The City of Moses Lake not require the 35% reimbursement for their share of
the oversize of the 12" main which fronts this property along Wheeler Road.
Mr.Fay stated that the water lines proposed by Mr. Duncan would bring water to
the city airport.He also stated that the water rights are very valuable though
a dollar amount cannot be placed on such rights at this time.He pointed out
that the water lines would come under a franchise because they would be placed on
county roads and the well site is 100'by 100'.
Mr. Shinn stated that he had checked with DOE on the well permit and he stated
that it is an irrigation well and,technically can only be pumped between April 1
and October 1 and the DOE may rule that the well has been abandoned.
There was some discussion on the possible cost and problems that could occur in
acquiring this well.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to pursue the purchase as set forth
in the letters from Mr. Fay and Mr. Duncan, and that the questions brought up
by Mr.Shinn be cleared up,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
\o WHEELER ROAD WATER MAIN -ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY LOAN
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A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that the
Economic Assistance Authority approved a loan, not to exceed $200,000 for the
Wheeler Road Water Main.The interest rate on the loan is 5%and the term has
been tentatively set at 10 years.
Mr.Hill moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Offer of Financial
Aid and to work with the EAA to develop the final contractual agreement,seconded
by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
WHEELER ROAD WATER MAIN
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William Duncan stated that he had applied for water to his property on Wheeler
Road and had been advised that he would pay for an 8"line and the city would
pay for the 12" line. He stated that he had been told this was city policy. He
stated that on July 25 the Council discussed this again and after that meeting he
was advised the price had been raised to a 12"line but that he could not find
this increase in the minutes.He stated that he felt responsible for the raise
in price and he did not feel his neighbors should have to pay in excess of $60,000
to hook up to this water line.
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Mr.Swanson stated that he thought that property owners on both sides of Wheeler
Road would have to help pay for this water line under present city policies.
Pat Acres,City Attorney,stated that as it stands right now,each side would be
assessed 50%of the cost of the water line.
Mr.Duncan stated that city policy has been that the city pay for the oversizing
and he would like a clarification on this.
Mr.Shinn stated that he felt it was the intention of the Council for the city
to be paid for the full 12"line since it is outside the city limits instead of
just the 8" line.
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that it was the result of the city not
receiving a grant for the construction of this line that he recommended the city
receive 100%reimbursement for this 12"line since it is outside the city limits.
He stated that 50%of a 12"line is less than 100%for the 8"line.He stated
that the Port had wanted to get 100%of the cost from the people on the north
side of Wheeler Road and if the people on the south side ever hooked up a reim
bursement schedule would be worked out to take care of that.He further stated
that the city has not changed its policy of 50%from property owners on each side
of the line.
Mr.Duncan stated that he understood it was city policy to pay for any oversizing
of lines that are extended whether or not grants are received and now the city
is requesting full reimbursement for a 12" line.
Mr.Swanson stated that it was his understanding that the Council had no intention
of extending that line without the grant.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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