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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 16,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 P.M.
Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Don Swanson,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Kent Jones,
Steve Shinn,and Bob Hill
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 9,1979 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $14,966.92
STREET 5,406.77
ARTERIAL STREET 2,006.51
WATER/SEWER 5,411.40
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,711.09
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 555.84
LID #41 55.04
URBAN ARTERIAL 233.10
LID #42 547.60-
TOTAL $33,894.27
Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and
passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Pacific
Northwest Bell.Warrants 7064 to 7126 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -GAMBLING -1ST READING
A letter was read from R.W.Gazewood,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
amending the Gambling Ordinance by lowering the tax on punchboards and pull-tabs from
5%to 2J$.
Al Bjork,Director of the State Gambling Commission,gave some background on gambling
in the state.He stated that when the legislature authorized gambling,they also
gave cities and counties the right to tax the gambling activities in order to be able
to enforce the gambling laws.He stated that the only income for the Gambling
Commission comes from the license fees.He explained the taxes that can be assessed
on each particular type of legalized gambling.
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He stated that if more money is collected than is used for the enforcement of the
gambling ordinance,the attorney general has stated that there is nothing in the
statutes that prohibit using the excess money for other things.He stated that the
cities have the right to adopt the penalties in the state statutes verbatim and also
the cases can be tried in municipal courts and the fees obtained in this way can be
placed anywhere in a city's budget.He stated that the penalties cannot be lowered
from the state requirements and they are fairly heavy penalties.He recommended that
the city adopt these penalties.He also suggested that the city examine their capa
bility of auditing the gambling activity in the city.
Mr.Bjork explained the information contained in the handouts presented to the
Council.
There was considerable discussion by the Council with Mr.Bjork on the proposed
ordinance and whether or not the city should adopt the penalties provided by the
state.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled "Gambling
Tax"and enacting a new Chapter 3.18 entitled "Gambling Tax"by amending certain
sections to reduce the tax rate on punchboards and pull-tabs and provide for use of
revenue collected to be used primarily for enforcement of the provisions of state law
and this ordinance was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and failed
with Mr.Ziegler and Mr.Barney for and Mr.Shinn,Mr.Hill,Mr.Swanson,Mr.Skaug,
and Mr.Jones opposed.
RESOLUTION - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #41 -MADISON
\r A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which
presented a resolution requesting Council set a public hearing on the final assess
ment roll for LID 41,Madison Avenue.
Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed
unanimously.
VI. REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
,REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - ROBERT BUMGARDNER - SET PUBLIC HEARING
^A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
Robert Bumgardner has submitted a request for annexation of a small portion of pro
perty located north of East Broadway,adjacent to the lake.The petition calls for
the area to be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as other
property within the city and that the area be zoned 1-1,Industrial.
Mr.Jones moved that the public hearing be set for January 23,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining.
t REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - GLEN CORNING - SET PUBLIC HEARING
\0 A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that Glen Corning
has submitted a request for annexation of a portion of property located adjacent to
Lagoona Drive.
Mr.Zenor stated that the petition should contain the fact that the area will be
assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as other property within
the city and that the area to be annexed be zoned R-l.
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Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be set for January 23 with the petition to
read that the property to be annexed shall be assessed and taxed at the same rate and
on the same basis as other property within the city and that the area be zoned R-l,
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SIGN ORDINANCE
Mr.Barney inquired on the progress of the sign ordinance.Mr.Zenor stated that
there is an information packet for the Council which can be presented at the next
meeting.The Council can then give staff direction on how to proceed.
OUTSIDE STORAGE AND DISPLAY
Mr.Skaug wanted to know if anything is being done on the problem with Bill Dress.
Mr.Zenor stated that the ordinance for outdoor display will be drawn up by the city
attorney and presented to the Council.If this ordinance is passed and Mr.Dress
does not comply,charges would be refiled against him.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BIDS ON PIONEER WAY SAFETY ZONES
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which
stated that bids have been recieved by the state for the construction of pedestrian
signalized intersections on Pioneer Way at Sharon Avenue and Nelson Road.A grant
has been received for 90%of this project from the Traffic Safety Committee.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,explained the Community Development Block
Grant procedure to the Council.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the citizen participation plan be adopted and a public hearing
be set for January 23,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY - LEASE WITH COUNTY
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,presented the lease to the Council and stated that
there were several changes that needed to be made.He stated the term of years
should read 15 instead of 20 years;the amount of rent should be $1,327 instead of
$1,339;the first word following insurance in section 17 should be lessee instead of
lessor.Mr.Zenor went over the lease with the Council.
Mr.Hill moved that the lease be presented to the county as amended for their consid
eration and reply by February 1,1979,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
BASE ANNEXATION
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R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the preliminary re-analysis for the
annexation of the college and base housing area has been completed.He stated that
the committee that had been set up to discuss this annexation has indicated that they
are still interested in annexation.
A study session was set for January 30,1979 to discuss the annexation of the base.
The meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m.
ATTEST:
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor