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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SPECIAL SESSION December 4,1978
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,and
Steve Shinn
Absent:Bob Hill
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
1979 REVENUE SHARING ALLOCATION O/O
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that if the Council wished to allocated funds for
a Senior Citizens Project,he would recommended it be done through the Park and Rec
reation Department.It could also be allocated to a different area if the Council wishes.
There was some discussion by the Council on whether or not the money would be used for
senior citizens if it is allocated in the Park and Recreation Department.Mr.Zenor
stated that it would be earmarked for senior citizen purposes in the Revenue Sharing
Fund;and would not be transferred to the Park and Recreation Department budget until a
program was established.
Mr.Swanson requested more information on the proposed Library Parking.Mr.Zenor
stated that the library has requested additional parking for the past several years.He
stated that,after investigation,he found that the library does need additional parkina.
There was some discussion on the proposed modification or purchase of the logging recorder.
Dave Perrault,Police Chief,stated that it would be more cost effective to purchase a
new recorder instead of modifying the old one.He stated that he would be checking into
that as there could be problems with joint ownership of the present recording system if
it is modified.The present recording system was obtained with a grant from the Law
Enforcement Administration Assistance Program.
CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED BUDGET MESSAGE
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that 3 reserve funds have been added to the
budget:Municipal Building Reserve Fund -$80,301;Parks &Recreation Reserve Fund -
$25,000;and Fire Equipment Reserve Fund -$25,000.The proposed budget for 1979 would
equal $7,068,976.He stated that provision has been made for utility and insurance
increases and the establishment of Economic Assistance Authority Fund for repayment of
EAA loan.These provisions would bring the 1979 Budget to $7,123,531.
Mr.Zenor stated that the funds allocated to move the Larson Well have been transferred
to the Peninsula Sewers.
There was some discussion by the Council on the increases for utilities and insurance,
and the establishment of Economic Assistance Authority Fund for repayment of EAA roan.
BUDGET
There was some discussion on the proposed salary schedule and Mr.Zenor stated that it
would reflect the"Council's decision in the final budget.Specifically,a seven precent
(7%)increase ever 1978.
The ordinance adopting the Budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,for the year of
1979 was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the ordinance be adopted on its first reading,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk