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1978 11 14u 2776 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION November 14,1978 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P'M* Members present:Barry Ziegler,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Bob Hill,Kent Jones,and Steve Shinn The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson. Mr.Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 24 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS *?™^ GENERAL $13H™*?Z STREET o,S onARTERIALSTREET8,337.90 CIVIC CENTER ^36.47 WATER/SEWER 23,688.Jb SANITATION 18'o9q ioWATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 29,898.12 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,085.79 FIREMEN'S PENSION 143.49 URBAN ARTERIAL 4,830.90 UIC RESERVE 124.93 LID #42 n-65 ARFA 62,000.00 TOTAL $289,879.85 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 6409 to 6558 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT SISTER CITY Dr.Robert J.Wallenstien gave a status report on the Sister City project.He stated there had been an unofficial visit by citizens from Yonesawa to Moses Lake last summer and a letter has been received which stated that they would be interested in becoming better acquainted with Moses Lake.He stated that it would be six months or a year before anything definite is done. Mr.Swanson stated that he is having a copy of the paper from Japan translated into English so that the Council can see what was printed in that newspaper. II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Barney moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Acceptance of Work -Tennis Courts at McCosh Park /0O7 2.Acceptance of Work -Valley Road Landscaping /O/'? 3.Resolution -Acceptance of Easement for Street Improvements -Samis Land Co./O/j 4.Resolution -Acceptance of Utility Easement -Amick /o /S seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. 2777 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 November 14,1978 III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS LID #42 &A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which recommended that the bid be awarded to Marchard Construction,whose bid was $73,124.49. Mr.Hill moved that the bid from Marchand Construction be accepted,seconded by Mr. Jones,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PRESENTATION TO THE MAMOR -COMMUNITY SCHOOLS COORDINATOR P.J.DeBenedetti,Community Schools Coordinator,stated that the Community Schools Program in Moses Lake has been recognized by the Washington Recreation and Park Associa tion as being the outstanding program of the year in the field of specialized recrea tion,which deals with the handicapped.A plaque was presented to the Mayor. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -LID #42 -LAKEWAY DRIVE - 2ND READING Q'A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director which presented an ordinance >establishing LID #42. The ordinance ordering the improvement in the Broadripple area on Nelson Road between Lakeway Drive and Eastlake Drive and approximately 1,200 feet of Lakeway Drive of Broad ripple Addition No.3 by grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drain age,side lateral sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks and asphalt concrete pavement in accordance with Resolution #905 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.42;providing the method of assessment in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District Bonds was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously. tip V ORDINANCE -AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN EEA LOAN -WHEELER ROAD WATER MAIN y A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which presented an ordinance authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the EAA for a loan for the Wheeler Road Water Main. The ordinance authorizing and directing certain municipal administrative officers to execute an agreement on behalf of the city between the City of Moses Lake and the State of Washington Economic Assistance Authority for aid in financing the cost of the 11,750 feet of 12"water main constructed on Wheeler Road was read by title only. Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn,and passed unanimoulsy. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE -MOBILE HOME SET BACKS -1ST READING rjp A letter was read from Stan Been,Community Development Director,which stated that \the Planning Commission recommended that the setbacks for mobile home parks from city right-of-way be the same as for single family residences. Mr.Skaug moved that the 1st reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. 2778 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 November 14, 1978 PENN PLAZA PRELIMINARY PLAT A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that //^& the Planning Commission recommended that the Penn Plaza Preliminary Plat be approved. The original Penn Plaza Plat was given preliminary approval by the City Council on June 20,1978.The owner of this property,Dr.Richard Penhallurick,submitted a second preliminary plat for property south of and adjacent to the initial proposal. The Planning Commission recommended that the second proposal be combined with the first preliminary plat and submitted as one. There was some discussion on the fact that Mr.Penhallurick seemed to be platting the lake.M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that there is wording on the plat to the effect that this plat would be subject to that portion of the bed lying under the lake bed which may belong to the state of Washington. Pat Acres,City Attorney,stated that the city is not granting ownership of the land lying under the lake by approving this plat. Mr.Hill moved that the Penn Plaza Preliminary Plat be considered on November 21 and that the developer Dr.Richard Penhallurick be present at the meeting,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION SOLID WASTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that the Grant /Otff County Solid Waste Advisory Committee has revised the Interlocal Agreement and it has been submitted to the city for execution.The agreement is similar in content to the existing agreement which expires November 15,1979.The content of the agree ment is not the main concern.The city is still not receiving sufficient accounting information,no quarterly reports,and the preliminary budget which,according to the agreement,is due on August 30,1978 has not been received. _A study session was set for November 21,1978,at 7 p.m.to consider the Interlocal Agreement. , /It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be sent to the County stating the city's position on this matter. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES -CITY HALL REMODEL A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which requested authorization to retain Layne Stark to complete the design services including preparation of bids and specifications for the remodeling of the vacated Council Chambers. /£>// Mr.Ziegler moved that the City Manager be authorized to retain Layne Stark,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. WESTLAKE SHORES WATER AND SEWER SERVICES A letter was read from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,which stated that city water //dpo? and sewer service is being requested for the Westlake Snores Plat which is located outside the corporate limits of the city.City water is currently available and sewer will also be available when Pier 4 completes the extension of sewer to their development.Since this development is adjacent to the city and could be annexed, consideration should be given to the standards used for street construction.It is staff's understanding that street improvements will not include curbs,gutters, and sidewalks.Also,many cities are beginning to require "system development charges" which requires new developments to buy into the existing general service systems as they create additional demands upon existing urban facility systems. A study session is requested to consider these items and to provide staff with direc tion. The Council was shown a preliminary plat by Sterling Knudsen of Monek Engineering. Mr.Knudsen stated that Grant County had not approved the plat and that he wanted Council to accept the concept of the plat.Mr.Knudsen was vague about requirements of an Environmental Impact Checklist and Shorelines Management Permit.The Council set a study session for Monday,November 20th,at 8:00 p.m.to study this proposed development.The Council will meet at 1 p.m.on Monday at City Hall so that they can go and view the proposed development. 2779 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 November 14,1978 COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: Mr.Jones inquired about the applications for City Attorney.Mr.Zenor stated that several attorneys were coming in for interviews next week.There were excellent applicants for the job,and Mr.Acres had reviewed the applications.The Mayor will assist in the selection of the City Attorney. Jim Barney asked about the base annexation.Mr.Zenor stated that he has a meeting scheduled with the Housing Authority next week. Mr.Skaug asked about the Port not authorizing payment on the Wheeler Road Water Main project.Mr.Zenor stated that he would have a report on that for the Council. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS: FACILITIES PLAN nO Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that there have been two recent developments concerning the funding of subsequent phases of our sewage treatment facilities that need to be brought to the attention of the City Council.The first is with regard to the amount of matching funds provided by the EPA.Currently grants for wastewater facilities upgrading are 90%,75%EPA and 15%DOE.Because of the inability of the EPA to meet the necessary funding levels they have developed a formula based on population growth which enables them to fund to a level less than 75%.The second area is concerned with the 1979 priority list.We had been previously advised by the DOE that the design phase of our project would be funded in 1979.The DOE's recently published priority list indicated that the city will receive no design funds until 1982 and construction funds in 1983.The DOE has held one hearing on the priority list and will be holding a final hearing on December 4,1978. Mr.Fay requested Council representation at the hearing to try to ijnprove the City's funding priority.Mr.Shinn requested that a letter be drafted to be signed by the Council in support of the Facilities Plan. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Manager requested permission to participate financially in the greater Moses Lake area Chamber of Commerce. Mr.Skaug moved that authorization be granted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Donald E. Swanson, Mayor ATTEST: