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FEBRUARY 12,1963
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION 8:00 P.M.CITY HALL
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by
Mayor John Dietzen.Other councilmen present were Gordon Ebbert,
Otto Skaug,Harold Stadshaug,and William Hilderbrand.Councilman
Fred Krueger was absent.
Minutes of the last Council Meeting of January 22nd were approved by
the City Council.
BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by
Ebbert,that bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE Total amount paid 7 ,337.56
EQUIPMENT RENTAL Total amount paid 4,275.67
LIBRARY Total amount paid 361.59
PARKS &RECREATION Total amount paid 1,518.67
STREET Total amount paid-including Special Bill "B"11,751.29
WATER &SEWER Total amount paid 5,840.65
SANITATION Total amount paid 5,514.36
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SPECIAL BILLS
A.G.O.B.#6 Construction To State Tax 25.47
Commission for Excise Tax on previous
purchase.Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded
by Ebbert,that bill be paid and warrant
drawn.Motion carried.
B.L.I.D.#16 Sidewalk portion (Street Fund)
Assessments Nos.4-12,4-13 and 4-14 6,733.29
(Chicago,Milwaukee,St.Paul &Pac RR portior^
Assessments Nos.8-80 and 8-81 436.80
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,
that bill be paid and warrant drawn.Motion
carried.
C.L.I.D.#16 Street portion (Street Arterial Fund)
Assessment Nos.4-12,4-13 and 4-14 12,157.63
(Chicago,Milwaukee,St.Paul &.Pac RR portion)
Assessment Nos.8-80 and 8-81 1,685.16
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug,
that bill be paid and warrant drawn.Motion
carried.
PARKING REGULATIONS FOR TRUCKS,CAMPING TRAILERS,BOATS
Letter from James Wright,Building &Planning Director read stating
Planning Commission at a public hearing February 7th received opinions
from the public regarding the proposed control of on-and off-street
parking in residential zones.The Planning Commission has chosen to
continue studies for thirty days and reaffirmed their previous standing.
Majority of the public seem sympathetic toward proposed changes,yet
were concerned as to how it would be enforced.
Mayor felt we should wait until Planning Commission has further studied
and evaluated this problem.The Council decided to wait until Planning
Commission has met again before reaching any decision.
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CASTOR ADDITION -FINAL PLAT
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\*Letter read from Chester L. Waggener, City Manager,stating final
plat was approved by the Planning Commission on February 7th,The
Planning Commission recommended approval and acceptance of Castor
Addition Plat by the City Council.
Stadshaug moved that final plat of Castor Addition be approved and
accepted by City Council.Hilderbrand seconded this motion.Motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION NO.290 -SETTING DATE FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS
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0 lp1 Resolution No.290 was read by title only.J.Garth Anderson,Public
Works Director,stated that if this resolution were adopted by the
Council,all affected persons would be sent a notice of the preliminary
cost assessment and that they could appear to state their objections
at the regular Council Meeting on March 12,1963.
Mr.Hilderbrand moved that Council adopt Resolution No.290;this
motion was seconded by Mr.Skaug.Motion was carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
**Letter from Mayor Dietzen read.He requested Council's confirmation
of his appointment of Mr.Seldon R.Jones to Planning Commission
filling the unexpired term of Mr.William Talbott,such term to expire
on December 31,1967.Motion by Mr.Skaug that Council confirm
this appointment of Mr.Jones to Planning Commission,seconded by
Mr.Hilderbrand.Motion was carried.
EPHRATA FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL-AID AGREEMENT.
)S9 Letter read from Chester L.Waggener,City Manager,requesting
authorization from Council for City Manager and City-Clerk to execute
a Mutual-Aid Agreement with the Fire Department of Ephrata.Mr.
Waggener explained we already have a similar agreement with Larson
Air Force Base Fire Department and a verbal agreement with Ephrata
Fire Department.This agreement would waive all claims by either
fire department for any compensation occuring as a consequence of
the performance of this agreement.
Motion by Mr.Ebbert,seconded by Mr.Stadshaug,that City Manager
and City Clerk be authorized to execute this Mutual-Aid Agreement with
Ephrata Fire Department.Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO SALL BIDS FOR BACK-HOE AND LOADER ATTACHMENTS
)Ql1 Letter read from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works -Director,requesting
authorization to proceed with Call for Bids for Back-Hoe and Loader
Attachments for the City's existing Ford Tractor.Purchase of this item
has been included in the 1963 budget at an estimated cost of $5,000.P*1
Bids are to be opened at 1:30 P.M.on,February 26,1963.
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Motion by Mr.SkaUg,seconded by Mr.Stadshaug,that Public Works
Director be authorized to proceed with this Call for Bids as requested.
Motion carried.
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ST.PATRICK'S PLAT -RELEASE OF BOND
Letter read from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works Director,recommending
that the City accept the maintenance of the water main,storm drainage,
curbs and asphalt concrete pavement on Lakeside Drive within the
St.Patrick's Addition Plat and the bond guaranteeing the specific improve
ments be released.Motion by Mr.Stadshaug,seconded by Mr.Ebbert,
that City accept the maintenance of these utilities as requested and bond
be released.Motion carried.
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GARDEN HEIGHTS ADDITION NO.2 -RELEASE OF BOND
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Letter read from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works Director,recommending
the City accept for maintenance the installation of water mains,sewer
mains,sidewalks,curbs and asphalt concrete pavement on Balsam Street
and Garden Drive,and the water main on Ninth Avenue,within the Garden
Heights Addition No.2 Plat.Also,that the subdivision bond guaranteeing
the specific improvements be reduced from $19,600 to $7,500.Mr.Anderson
explained that this $7,5 00 was amount needed to insure completion of the
grading and graveling on Ninth Avenue from Garden Drive to Balsam Street
and the sewer main from Balsam Street to Division.
Motion by Mr.Stadhsaug,seconded by Mr.Hilderbrand,that City accept
for maintenance the utilities requested and the subdivision bond guaranteeing
the specific improvements be reduced from $19,600 to $7,500.Motion
carried.
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE /O/o"
•City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,explained the Advanced Management
Training Institute was being conducted in Chicago during May 5 - 10 of
1963 for City Managers and Assistant City Managers who have been in
office a minimum of three years.He asked for Council's permission to
attend this conference,leave with pay,and the actual expenses incurred.
Mayor Dietzen recommended this training and was enthused about it and
felt the City would benefit.It was estimated this would cost the City
about $45 0,including tuition cost of $2 00,travel expenses,and a few
meals not covered.The other councilmen present also concurred that
Mr.Waggener should be allowed to attend and that it would benefit
the City.Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Ebber^that City Manager
be permitted to attend Advanced Management Training Institute at the
City's expense.Motion carried.
SANITATION BILLING POLICIES
City Manager stated that in November,1962,the Council had passed /t
an ordinance No.478 adding a new section to Ordinance No.408,
which reads as follows:"All active domestic water accounts furnished
water by the City of Moses Lake shall,during the time that water is being
furnished to the premises,be assessed and pay the applicable rate for
garbage collection."This policy has created a problem and invoked some
hardships on our citizens,particularly duplexes where there is a vacancy
but the water remains on for the occupant remaining.Many citizens have
complained about this policy,and Mr.Waggener feels that it should
possibly be amended.Councilman Skaug also has received complaints
on this and felt there is merit in considering an amendment.
Mr.Stadshaug moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an
amendment to Ordinance No.478.Seconded by Mr.Hilderbrand.Motion
was carried.Until actual passage of an ordinance amending this policy,
sanitation rates will continue to be billed and collected in accordance with
Ordinance No.478.
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TRAFFIC PROBLEM ON SHARON &MONROE -HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS
]j7 Mr.Barnhart,1617 Monroe,Moses Lake,Washington,appeared before
the Council stating he thought the City should do something on Sharon
and Monroe to eliminate the severe safety hazard regarding traffic.
Possibly,a stop sign on Sharon and a yield-ri"ght-of way sign on Monroe
would help.Mr.Barnhart,also,felt that Monroe Street should be
paved before spring,because of the dust and poor visability adding to
this traffic problem.
:Mayor Dietzen informed Mr.Barnhart of the work the Council has
done with the School Board regarding this particular location.Public
Works Director stated he and Police Chief have also been studying this
and there appears to be a problem regarding placement of signs;i.e.,
which;street should,have the right-of-way.Mr.Anderson stated he should
be able to make a recommendation to City Manager shortly.Presently,
there are no markers on this location at all.Possibly an elimination
of some of the parking on Sharon would help.Mr.Hilderbrand sympathized
with Mr.Barnhart.The Police Department has made periodic radar checks
in this area,too.
The Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 P.M.
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>is.M.Isenberger
Administrative Secretary
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