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1978 08 222746 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION August 22,1978 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. Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 15 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $9,157.99 STREET 2,602.62 ARTERIAL STREET 22,758.06 WATER/SEWER 5,208.3 2 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 5,765.92 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 360.15 FIREMEN"S PENSION &RETIREMENT 681.43 LID #41 688.41 URBAN ARTERIAL 6,850.90 TOTAL $54,073.80 Mr.Barney moved that the bills be paid as submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills for Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 5838 to 5916 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS TENNIS COURTS A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that the /OU/ tennis courts were moved to another locatin in McCosh Park and new bids were received from two contractors.It was recommended that the Council accept the re-bid from McAtee and Heathe for two tennis courts with lights and acrylic surfacing. Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,went over the three alternatives for the Council. Mr.Swanson wanted to know if the installation of the acrylic surfacing on the courts could be delayed.Mr. Lee stated that it could be delayed a year or two but any longer than that and the courts would have to be resurfaced.There was considerable discussion by the Council on the alternatives. Mr.Ziegler moved that Alternate II,one set of tennis courts without lighting, be accepted,seconded by Mr.Barney. There was some discussion on the cost of this alternative and Mr.Skaug stated that he felt lighting should be a part of these tennis courts. The motion passed with Mr. Skaug opposed. Mr.Shinn moved that the trenching and backfill,and electrical surface be deleted from the bid,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Skaug and Mr.Jones opposed. 2747 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 August 22,1978 <i0i)3 iOSii* POLICE/JUSTICE COURT FURNISHINGS A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which stated that bids were received on the furnishings for the Police/Justice Court Facility and recommended that the low bid on each schedule be accepted as summarized: Bank and Office Interiors -Schedule A $14,731.68 Central Office Suppliers -Schedule B 9,769.04 $24,500.72 The architect's estimate was $31,000 and the budgeted amount was $20,000. Approval was also requested to accept telephone or letter solicitation from eligible vendors for the remaining items not bid on. The approximate cost of these items is $1,752. Mr.Gazewood went over the bid for the Council.There was some discussion on the different alternatives and quality of the furnishings. Mr.Skaug moved that the bid on Schedule A be awarded to Bank and Office Interiors and the bid on Schedule B be awarded to Central Office Suppliers,and approval be granted for staff to accept telephone or letter solicitations from eligible vendors for the remaining items,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS None V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -FIRE HYDRANTS -FIRST READING A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which presented an ordinance which would provide a uniform guide for the installation of fire hydrants and the mains supplying them. Mr.Hill wanted to know if Mr.Vehrs and Mr.Throop have reviewed this ordinance. Mr.Beeman did not know if they were aware of it but he stated that this ordinance would not require any more than is already being done.It would simply make it law. The ordinance establishing requirements for the installation of fire hydrants and mains supplying water for fire protection,and adding a new Chapter 16.28 to the Moses Lake City Code was read by title only. Mr. Skaug moved that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Shinn. Mr. Hill moved that the ordinance be tabled until Mr. Vehrs and Mr. Throop have an opportunity to review it,seconded by Mr. Ziegler, and failed with Mr. Hill and Mr.Ziegler in favor and Mr. Skaug, Mr. Barney, Mr.Swanson,Mr. Jones, and Mr.Shinn opposed. Mr. Shinn stated that he would like to see this ordinance sent to Mr. Throop and Mr.Vehrs for their comment. The motion to pass the first reading of the ordinance was passed unanimously. ;ORDINANCE -SIGN ORDINANCE -SECOND READING )i)3 A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that the section of the Sign Ordinance prohibiting flashing lights and moving parts has been deleted. 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.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones. 2748 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:August 22,1978 Mr.Hill stated that he felt no action should be taken on the ordinance due to the fact that two variances on signs were granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and he felt this indicated more problems with the sign ordinance than just the flashing lights and moving parts. The motion to pass the second reading of the ordinance was passed with Mr. Hill opposed. ORDINANCE -STREET VACATION -AIKEN -SECOND READING /Of 7 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 approval of this street vacation and also recommended that a five foot right-of-way for sidewalks be dedicated along Stratford Road. Mr. Ziegler stated that he would like to see the ordinance amended to allow Mr. Aiken to leave his signs in the right-of-way until such time as the sidewalk is put in. Mr. Acres stated that the existing signs could remain but Mr. Aiken could not change or modify any sign. Mr. Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted with an amendment to read "The existing signs shall remain in the right-of-way until such time as a sidewalk is constructed or until changes or modifications are made to the signs",seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS VALLEY ROAD LANDSCAPING /O/? A letter was read from Jerry Fay, Pubic Works Director, which requested authorization to call for bids for the Valley Road Reconstruction Landscaping. M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that the landscaping would consist of maple trees planted on the rear property line of the 300, 600, 700, and 800 blocks of Loop Drive and in the widening for the left turn lanes. The high banks on the north side will have some of the slope removed, top soil added, and 21 spreading junipers, and 4" of bark for beautification. Mr. Skaug moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr. Ziegler, and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS BARON ESTATES NO.1 -FINAL PLAT A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that the Baron Estates #1 Subdivision is located between Skyline Drive and Division and will include the extension of Sharon Avenue.This subdivision contains 35 single family residential lots and will be served by city water and sewer services. Mr.Jones moved that the Baron Estates No. 1 Final Plat be approved with the follow ing stipulations: 1.The plat map does not have vertical controls 2.Monuments and monument cases required at all intersections 3.That the developers place a sum in an account to pay Percy Driggs for reim bursement for $2.02 per foot for frontage on Division Street for the water main pending research by the City Attorney of front foot reimbursement require ments . 4. A bond in the amount of $46,000 be submitted seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously. '6> > 2749 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 August 22,1978 VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST TO OPEN POOL -MANTA RAYS A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Manta Ray Swim Club requests the use of Swedberg Pool for the month of September. The estimated cost would be between $1,800 and $2,800 for 26 days of use. A letter was read from R. H.Collier,President of Manta Ray Boosters and Parents Club,which requested the use of Swedberg Pool for the month of September in consid eration of $100.All supervisory personnel would be furnished by the swim team. Mr. Lee pointed out that the main cost would be heating the pool and he had no way to judge how much this would cost. There was some discussion by the Council on the heating and chemical costs of the pool. It was pointed out that the swimmers do not need the pool heated to more than about 75 degrees,and the pool would only be used 2 hours a day. Mr.Skaug moved that the request of the Manta Rays be granted and the pool not be heated,seconded by Mr. Hill,and passed unanimously. It was suggested that the possibility of heating the pool by solar heat be looked into. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS GARBAGE Mr.Barney stated that the area around Paul's Equipment is used as a hang out by kids and the trash is becoming quite a problem.He suggested that trash containers be placed there. M. G.McLanahan,stated that it would cost less than $150 to place a container there. AGENDA SHEETS Mr.Shinn stated that he would like to have the agenda sheet available to the public. BICYCLE PATHS 7>Mr.Shinn requested that bicycle paths be looked into. Richard Teats requested information on the bicycle path on Valley Road. M. G. McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that the street was extended 350 feet west of Grape Drive because of the transition area with the county but because the sidewalk and bicycle path was not extended,there were no funds to transitionalize them. He stated that if an agreement with the county can be reached,it would be possible to extend them to the "Y". X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS \*° ) SOLAR HEATING R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that he had contacted the State Energy Office and he was told the city would be first in line for 1979 grant considerations for solar heating of the pool. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Donald E.Swanson, Mayor ATTEST: