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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION September 12,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Bob Hill,Barry Ziegler,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Don Swanson,
Jim Barney,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 24 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $22,675.59
STREET 1,038.61
ARTERIAL STREET 515.44
CIVIC CENTER 74,777.10
WATER/SEWER 11,919.59
SANITATION 22,833.43
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 63,693.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,712.15
FIREMEN PENSION 5.99
LID #41 51,009.60
URBAN ARTERIAL 182,283.62
TOTAL $432,464.71
Mr.Hill moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and
passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Pacific
Northwest Bell.Warrants 5917 to 6040 were approved for payment.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
A Certificate of Completion was presented to Robert West,Administrative Assisstant/^
for completing the ITMA Course.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Jones moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Variance Request -L-K Short Plat -lots less than the required 12,000 square />^?^
feet
2.Request for Resolution -Lakeway Drive LID /P//
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
VALLEY ROAD LANDSCAPING
A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which recommended that /$/?
Minatani Landscaping &Planning be awarded the bid.Their bid was 57%lower than
the engineer's estimate and was for $4,122.85.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid be awarded to Minatani Landscaping &Planning,
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
(?-7 PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ALLEY VACATION -HARVEY ALLISON -FIRST READING
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
Mr.Harvey Allison is requesting that the alley dedicated as a part of Burress Tract
No.5,extending for a distance of 195+feet be vacated.The alley presently has
no access from a dedicated right-of-way.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was
closed.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance vacating an alley in Burress Tract No.5 was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FIRE HYDRANTS -SECOND READING
A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which requested that an ordinance
be passed controlling the installation of fire hydrants and the mains supplying
them.
The ordinance establishing requirements for the installation of fire hydrants and
mains supplying water for fire protection and adding a new Chapter 16.48 to the
Moses Lake City Code was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
'RESOLUTION -SCAN SERVICES
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A letter was read from Robert W.Gazewood,Finance Director,which recommended that
the city add SCAN services to the communication system as it will create a substan
tial savings in the telephone bills.
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for SCAN services
and to act as coordinator for all SCAN activities was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
,SEWER TANK TRUCK
r A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which requested authoriza
tion to call for bids for the replacement of the 1967 sewer tank truck.The estimated
cost is $16,000.
Mr.Fay stated that the estimated cost of $16,000 was from last year's budget and
the cost of the tank has gone up to approximately $22,000 which includes the trade-
in.Mr.Fay stated that there is a reserve in the Equipment Rental Fund which will
cover this added expense.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Hill,
and passed unanimously.
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VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
VARIANCE REQUEST -REPLAT OF BATTERY ORCHARD TRACTS 174 &175 ,,
Mr.Ziegler moved that this item be withdrawn from the agenda and brought back in
two weeks,seconded by Mr.Jones.
Jerry Moberg,Attorney for Mr.Dorsing,stated he would like the two weeks delay
in order to research the rights Mr.Dorsing has in the matter and any problems
that may occur due to the fact that the lot is smaller than what is required by
law.
The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - KEN EARL - FIRST READING
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A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the zone change request by Mr.Ken Earl be
approved.He is requesting the rezone of approximately 26 acres of land which lies
south of Sharon Avenue between the high school property and Pioneer Way from Ag to
C-4, Tourist Commercial.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code
entitled Zoning was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the first reading be approved,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed
unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
BICYCLE PATH -DIVISION STREET
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A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that the Parks
and Recreation Commission have requested that a bicycle path be considered as a part
of the Division Street Resurfacing Project.This path could be incorporated into
this project at a minimal cost.It would involve the elimination of parking on
one side of Division.
Mr.Ziegler stated that eliminating parking on the west side of Division to accomo
date a bicycle path would involve a number of people who have no off-street park
ing and he felt a public hearing should be held.
Mr.Doug Isley,1212 Eastlake Drive,stated that the main danger is the difference
in speed between the bicycles and cars.He stated that the only place he has
encountered parked cars in front of the Athletic Club.
The letter from the Park and Recreation Director was read which stated that the
Park and Recreation Commission recommended that immediate consideration be given
to construction of bicycle paths with the repaving of Division Street and construc
tion of Jones Boulevard.
Mr.Shinn moved that action be deferred for two weeks and staff be directed to not
ify adjacent property owners of a public hearing to be held in two weeks,seconded
by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
WILLIAM DUNCAN WELL
A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that they ^^
had met with representatives of the DOE and DSHS concerning the transfer of the well
and water right currently owned by William Duncan.There is no problem with the
transfer from irrigation use to municipal use,but the transfer will take approxi
mately six months.Two additional well drillers also appraised the well and both
indicated a value in excess of the $25,000 Mr.Duncan is asking.
Mr.Hill moved that staff be authorized to purchase the well,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
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VARIANCE REQUEST - MOORE PLAT #2
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended that the variance request on the Moore Plat #2
be granted.This variance would allow Ron Baker to submit a subdivsion bond in lieu
of installing a required sewer main to lots 1 and 2 of the plat.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the variance requested be granted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and
passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
There was some discussion on the budget and the progress of the Police/Justice
Court Facility.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WATER METER QUOTATIONS
A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that quotes
were received from six meter suppliers.
M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,gave a presentation on water
meters.
Doug Zenor,City Manager,informed the Council that the AWC is holding mini-
conventions,which will replace the fall banquet;one in Spokane on September 29
and one in Richland on September 30.
Mr.Zenor stated that he had received tickets for the JAL flight on September 23
at 1:30 p.m.
Mr.Zenor stated that a representative was needed for the committee regarding a
boating ordinance for Moses Lake.Mr.Ziegler wa.s elected to the committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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fonald E.Swanson,Mayor
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