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COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION December 30,1968
8 o'clock PM -City Hall
The City Council met in regular session with the following councilmen
present:Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,John Jones,Dr.Lindell and Michael
Boyle.Monte Holm and Gordon Ebbert were absent.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved by the motion of Otto Skaug,
second by Jack Eng.Passed unanimously.
BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND $3,523.30
LIBRARY 1,161.33
PARK AND RECREATION 73.37
STREET 168.46
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 679.65
WATER AND SEWER 799.75
Motion by Jack Eng,second by Michael Boyle to pay the bills.Passed
unanimously.
SPECIAL BILLS
1967 WATER AND SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Stevens,Thompson and Runyan $1,257.11
7 05 Second Ave.
Seattle,Washington
Professional services rendered in connection with supervisory
controls and shop building modifications
Motion by Otto Skaug to pay the special bill.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed
unanimously.
Warrants No.1767 through 1840 were approved in the amount of $7,662.97
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOR PIONEER WAY -URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD PROJECT -
LEWIS &REDFORD
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This item was moved up on the agenda because of the number of interested
persons in attendance waiting to hear the report of the engineers .Mr.
Munro of Lewis and Redford Engineers was unable to make the trip from Seattle
because the planes were grounded and the subject will be discussed at a
special meeting on January 7 which meeting was set on the motion of Jack
Eng,second by Michael Boyle.Passed unanimously.
STRATFORD ROAD -ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED PROJECT
A letter was read fromPat Nevins,Public Works Director,recommending -'
acceptance of construction on Stratford Road -Contract 8490.He stated
that the street construction along Stratford Road from SR 17 to Valley Road
has been completed.The work has been inspected and is acceptable.The
City,under the agreement we have with the State,must include a release
and waiver of all future claims or demands of any nature resulting from the
performance of the work.
Motion by Otto Skaug to adopt the recommendation of Mr.Nevins.Second
by Jack Eng.Passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPENSATION PLAN
Resolution No.474 was read which amends the compensation plan for 1969 as set
out by Resolution No.469.This is necessary due to the reorganization of the
Finance Department in which added responsibilities will be assumed by three staff
positions.The position of City Treasurer,as such,has been eliminated,
with the duties divided among three people already employed and with added
responsibility going to the Finance Director.When the people assuming partial
responsibility for the position are adequately trained the organization will be
better balanced.
Motion to adopt the Resolution by Otto Skaug,second by Dr.Lindell.
Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -VACATION OF PLAT -LAKEVIEW TERRACE -FIRST READING
The Ordinance vacating a portion of Lakeview Terrace Unit 1 Addition to
Moses Lake,Grant County,Washington,was read by title only.The
City Manager explained that this ordinance resulted from the Public Hearing
at the last council meeting.
Motion by Eng to accept the first reading of this ordinance.Second by
Michael Boyle.Passed unanimously.
MORNING SUN DAIRY -REQUEST TO PURCHASE
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A letter from the City Manager was read explaining that the City acquired
the Morning Sun Dairy and adjacent lands through LID and tax foreclosure
sales in 1961.It has been used for miscellaneous storage since that time.
A request has been received from the Rev.Jesus Alvarado to purchase the
building and site to remodel as a church.Mr.Waggener explained that the
City has invested in the property approximately $10,500 and suggested
that the actual investment be considered a minimum sale price if it were
decided a sale should be made.It would be necessary for Mr.Alvarado to
appear before the Planning Commission and obtain a special permit to use
the property for a church before he can actually make the purchase.
After much discussion concerning the amount the City has spent on the
building,the closing costs,where the money of the sale would be placed,
how a value would be arrived at,length of time it has been vacant,the
zoning in the area,whether it would be needed as an additional fire station
in the peninsula area,John Jones asked for a motion as to whether or not
the council would be interested in selling the property and then discuss the
setting of a price.Motion by Michael Boyle that the property be made
available for sale.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously.
Otto Skaug asked whether or not it coald be put out for bid,no bids less
than $10,500 to be accepted.The City Manager did not feel that other
bids would be received.
The method of sale,cash vs.contract,was discussed.Mr.Alvarado
said that the church would pay cash if it could be purchased for $10,500.
Whatever offer Mr.Alvarado makes would be subject to the special permit
being granted.
The City Manager suggested that $10,500 be considered as being the
amount of money the City has invested in this property and that be con
sidered as a sales price.
Motion by Michael Boyle to sell the property for $10,500.Second by
Otto Skaug.Dr.Lindell said he would like to wait for a week and get
a little more information on the final figure.Motion by Dr.Lindell to
table the matter of a final figure until next Tuesday.Second by Jack
Eng.Yes votes:Lindell,Jones,Eng.No votes:Boyle,Skaug.
December 30, 1968
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -WEST BROADWAY SIDEWALKS
A letter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,requesting
authorization to have the call for bids published on January 3rd and
10th to install cement concrete sidewalks on Broadway Avenue.The
project would start at Locust Lane and terminate at Interlake Road and
be financed with one-half cent gasoline tax revenue.T he bid opening
would be at 2 PM on January 22 ,1969 .Bids would be considered by
the council on January 28,1969.
Motion by Otto Skaug that the request be granted to call for bids on
January 3rd and 10th.Second by Jack Eng.Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
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