1963 02 267>V
FEBRUARY 26,1963
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION 8:00 P.M.CITY HALL
The Council met in regular session,-che meeting was called to order
By the City Clerk,Mabel Waterman,in the Mayor's absence.First
order of business is tc elect a Mayor Pro-tern.Motion by Skaug
seconded by Ebbert,Harold Stadshaug be Mayor Pro-tern in the Mayor's
absence.Motion carried.
Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Harold Stadshaug,William
Hilderbrand,Otto Skaug,Fred Krueger,John Dietzen was absent.
Minutes of the last council meeting of February 12th,were approved
by the councilo
BILLS were audited by the council.Motion by Hilderbrand seconded
by Skaug,bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE Total amount paid $2,826o80
WATER &SEWER Total amount paid 378.96
STREET Total amount paid 868.01
PARK RECREATION Total amount paid 69.84
EQUIPMENT RENTAL Total amount paid 1,432.20
LIBRARY Total amount paid 436o23
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS-BACK HOE AND LOADER
One bid submitted that of Grant County Tractor,in the amount
of$4,858.88.Bid was opened and read by J.Garth Anderson,
Public Works Director at 1:30 P.M.Letter to the City Manager,
from the Put lie Works Director,J.Garth Anderson,stating their
estimate for this equipment v/as $4,600,plus tax and the 1963
Budget provides $5,000,recommends bio be awarded to Grant
County Tractor,Inc.City Manager,Chester Waggener,presented
a bid of Thompson Equipment Co,that he received at 8:00 P.M.
Motion by Krueger seconded by Skaug,bid submitted by Grant
County Tractor in the amount of $4,838.88 be accepted, and bid
of Thompson Equipment Co,be returned un-opened.Motion carried.
PARKING REGULATIONS FOR TRUCKS,CAMPING TRAILERS,BOATS
Councilman Otto Sk~ug,stated he felt letter from Building and
Planning Director,James Wright,requesting opinions of off-
street parking,that all councilmen had received a copy of the
letter,and he felt it was not necessary to read it at this
time,but meet with the Planning Commission and discuss it
further.Motion by Skaug seconded by Krueger,councilmen meet
with the Planning Commission at their next regular meeting on
March 7th,to consider the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and voice their opinions of off-street parking.
Motion carried.Mr.Roth brought in a petition from the Bureau
meeting.Grange merchants,favorable parking of farm trucks.
Have no definite plans,but ask that the farmers be given fair
consideration.Petition to be presented at the Planning
Commission meeting March 7th,1963.
ORDINANCE NO.485 SANITATION AMENDMENTS
Ordinance repealing Section 3 of Ordinance No.478,which reads
A new section is added to Ordinance No.408,Section 22.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 under this ordinance,hereby be amended was
read for the first time.City Manager,Chester Waggener,re
quested waiver of second reading.Motion by Hilderbr.:nd seconded
by Ebbert,reading of the Ordinance on Sanitation Amendments
for the second time be w~.ivered,and Ordinance No.485 be
adopted and published.Motion carried.
77-5'11 FEBRUARY 26,1963 CONT»D
SKYLINE ACRES CORPORATION-REQUEST TO LEASE AIRPORT LAND
NO Letter from the Community Building Committee of the Skyline
|^Acres Corporation ( a non-profit organization)inquiring as to the
the feasibility,of acquiring a real estate lease or purchase of
a small plot of ground of the City owned, municipal airport,
acreage,which at the present time the City has no apparent need
of in the operation of the City Airport,for the construction
of a community building and play area for the residents-of the'
Skyline Acres. J.Garth Anderson,Public Works Director, pre
sented a drawing showing the proposed development of the land
for a community building,baseball diamond etc.
Jim Abram spoke in behalf of the Skyline Acres Corporation,plan
to erect a 40x60 building on the N.W.Corner of the Airport
property as close to the road as possible. Feel that the child
ren,approximately 160 need some recreation,instead of going
into town.
City Attorney,John Calbom,stated City had no authorization to
lease property other than for airport purposes, tie down fees etc.
City Manager,Chester Waggener,suggested the committee make a
development plan,on how they propose to use the land and bring
it back to the council, in the meantime will have the City Attorney
check into the legality as to leasing etc.
Motion by Ebbert seconded by Hilderbrand, the request of the
Community Building Committee of the Skyline Acres Corporation,
be tabled pending further information by the City Attorney and
layout of the proposed use of land by Committee of the Skyline
Acres Corporation.Motion carried.
APPEAL FROM L.I.D.#16 ASSESSMENT
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Councilmen had letter from the Public Works Director,J.Garth
Anderson,explaing Mr.Burgett's appeal regarding his-side lateral
sewer connection assessment on the Walnut Ave sewer installed
under L.I.D.#16 in 1962.
Mr.Burgett appeared before the council,stated he felt it was ra
misunderstanding between him and the.engineer,as the sewer line !
was to be placed on his side of the property.The engineers had
obtained an easement from him for the installation,meantime
sewer line changed over to the bfcher side,at a cost of $218.00
over and above what he had to pay for hook-up and other assess
ment.Mr.Burgett stated he had asked Mr. Fullner (felt he would
have an unbiased opinion) as to cost, he quoted $3.00 a foot.
City Manager,Chester Waggener,asked Mr.Fullner if he has a
business license, plumbers license? As an individual might be .•
able to do it for less, but doubtful under the conditions. The
20 feet of side lateral had to be moved to the opposite side of
the easement as the connection to the man hole was lower than
the water table and therefore the contractor was working under
wet conditions.Moving it saved cost on the entire job.
Mr.Burgett,stated willing to settle,but within reason,feels
$218.00 is too high.
Councilman Hilderbrand, asked what was actually put out, cost etc.
J. Garth Anderson, Public Works Director, quoted, three laborers,
supervisor,pump,four hours,twenty feet of pipe,sack of
cement,plus engineers costs and L.I.D.costs,underwater conn
ection,use of back hoe and labor.Contractor had to de-water
and make a water tight connection.[
Pro-tern Mayor Stadshaug,stated that the location of the sewer |
line being moved,was a sizeable saving to the project.
Mr.Burgetto Not crying about sewer being changed,but feels
he is being penalized for-it.
City Attorney John Calbom,said appeal should have been made
within ten days after the passage of the Ordinance.
Councilman Ebbert, asked Mr. Burgett, you flatly refuse to pay?
Mr.Burgett,No-would like to compromise.
APPEAL FROM LoI.D
FEBRUARY 26,1963 CONT'D
#16 ASSESSMENT CONT'D
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Motion by Skaug seconded by Krueger, no consideration be made
to Mr.Burgetts appeal regarding his side lateral sewer conn
ection assessment on the Walnut Ave sewer installed under
L.I.D.#16.Motion carried.
McNELLY PLAT-FINAL
Letter from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works Director stating /J^t
the final plat for McNelly Addition was approved by the Plann
ing Commission,at their regular meeting on February 21st.
Recommends the platter be required to submit a bond guaranty
ing installation of the water main when it is available within
200 feet of the property and that no bond be required for sewer
main, if this meets with the council's approval recommends the
acceptance of the final plat of McNelly Addition. Motion by
Hilderbrand seconded by Ebbert, to accept the recommendations
of the Public Works Director,J.Garth Anderson,and McNelly
Addition Plat be approved.Motion carried.
STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS
Letter from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works Director,on the
1963 Street Lighting Program which his staff has been discussing
with the P.U.D.officials.Presented a map shewing his recom
mendations for street lighting improvements to te installed in
1963, and in keeping with the 1963 budget.If the program as
outlined meets with the council's approval,requests authoriza
tion to proceed with final arrangements with the P.U.D.Motion
by Hilderbrand seconded by Skaug, request of J.Garth Anderson
Public Works Director, for authorization to proceed with final
arrangements with the P.U.D.for the 1963 Street Lighting
Program be granted.Motion carried.
McCOSH PARK LANDSCAPING 0 /
James Wright,Building and Planning Director,presented a final
I I plan for the landscaping trees,shrubs,etc,for McCosh Park.
Names of trees,cost estimates etc.Stated W.°.U.had seen
these plans and had more comments for cert.in changes.The
changes were reviewed and incorporated into the plan where
needed.The project is scheduled to begin March 15th, 1963
and be completed by April 1st,1963.
Meeting Adjourned 9:30 P.M.
ATTEST 'fa«<(*{'{?&-
MabeiWaterman
City Clerk
afaaa^i ATTEST • - ••\i
Harold Stadshaug
Mayor Pro^-tem