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MARCH 12,1963
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION 8:00P.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,
Fred Krueger,William Hilderbrand,Otto Skaug,and Harold Stadshaug.
Minutes of the last Council Meeting of February 26th were approved by the
City Council as written.
BILLS:were audited by the Council.Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by
Hilderbrand,that bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE Total amount paid $2 ,788 .84
EQUIPMENT RENTAL Total amount paid $840.05
LIBRARY Total amount paid $22 8.21
PARKS &RECREATION Total amount paid $2,359.43
STREET Total amount paid $3,081.77
WATER &SEWER Total amount paid $3,619.05
SANITATION $5,05 8.84
SPECIAL BILLS
A.G.O.B.#8 - To Talbott's Sportsman Corner $162 .24
for a 42'x 3?'Tennis Net at McCosh Park.
B.G.O.B.#8 - To Grieb Electric for raising $52.21
and guying electrical service entrance at
McCosh Park Restroom Facilities to provide
necessary clearance above access road.
C.G.O.B.#8 -To Fairbanks Construction Co.$921.93
for release of 15%retainage,contract #62-06,
for McCosh Park Restroom Facilities.Also,
letter read from Public Works Director recommend
ing this amount of release.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Krueger,that these special bills be
paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
SELECTION OF A NEW COUNCILMAN
Motion by Krueger,seconded by Stadshaug,that Mr.Forrest Hardin be
appointed as councilman to fill the unexpired term of Mr.Alex Law;
motion carried.Mayor Dietzen stated he felt this was a wise choice.
City Attorney John Calbom administered the Oath of Office and Mr.Hardin
was sworn in as councilman,participating in the remainder of this session.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -PRELIMINARY HEARINGS
Garth Anderson,Public Works Director,covered the procedure for determining
W Local Improvement Districts,the actual costs included in assessments,and
how these assessments are determined by State law.He explained the proposed
LID projects are not yet under any commitment,and only preliminary estimates
have been determined by our Engineering Office.Whether to,proceed with
these improvements is still to be decided and will be up to the property owners
affected and the City Council.
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -PRELIMINARY HEARINGS (Continued)
Seven separate units were formed partially by hearings,petitions or personal
contact with property owners.A Public Hearing was held beginning with
comments from property owners in Unit #1:
UNIT #1 -Northshore Drive,Knolls Vista Drive and 1 block of Pine Drive.
Written protests received -57%(nearly 100%of property owners excluding
City and School).
Mr.Bob Trask,303 West Northshore Drive was concerned regarding the road
grade (presently higher on one side than other causing drainage problem),
sidewalk standards (proposed different from his sidewalk now installed),and
the assessment amount.Also,felt maintenance has not been adequate in the
past.Public Works Director explained cost would be actual and no more,and
the street grades in this area would remain basically the same.Mrs.Bob
Trask noted the difference in sidewalks,5'from curb and 10'from curb.Public
Works Director explained we have a transition problem due to difference of the
old standards and the new.Felt this could be worked out with property owners
satisfactorily.
Mr.Roland Cooper,407 West Knolls Vista Drive,felt it would be necessary
for him to relocate his garage to have access into it if sidewalks were installed
back 10'from curb.Public Works Director stated transition would be made
after the improvements in front of his property.
Mr.Vaughn Phillips,413 West Knolls Vista Drive,was told school property
sidewalk would be 5'from curb.
UNIT #2 -Pine Drive from Central Drive to Earl Road.Written protests 49.5%.
Mrs.Arthur Jensen,334 North Clark Road,has total assessment of $2,000
and was concerned if sidewalks were necessary,as they led only to a field
and only two other homes were located on either side of this block.She
wished to protest.
Mr.Harold Wagner,520 West Pine Drive,felt proper maintenance on low
spots would be beneficial.He was definately against sidewalks,as were
Mr.E.Phillips,403 North Earl Road;Mr.Jack Michaels,412 North Dale
Road;and Mr.W.O'Neal,404 North Dale Road.
UNIT #3 -Pine Drive from Central Drive to Knolls Vista.Written protests 56%.
Mr.Jack Pettycord representing Pilgrim Congregational Church was concerned
about financing.The church would,therefore,protest if Pine Street on either
side were not improved.
UNIT #4 -Margaret Street from Peninsula to Lakeside and Lakeside Drive from
Margaret Street to southwest boundary of Lakeview Village Plat.Written
protests received 10.6%.
Mr.Don Woodfin,3023 West Lakeside Drive,was for entire project,as
was Mr.and Mrs.Stilner,3114 West Lakeside Drive,and Mr.Frank Shultz,
3031 West Lakeside Drive.
Mr.Richard Ward,729 South Kennedy Place,and Mr.Charles Oberton,724
Kennedy Place,have no direct access to Lakeside and feel they should not
pay to its improvement.
Mr. Bruce Hull,724 South Margaret,asked about gas line installation and
whether this would tear up streets later.Public Works Director stated the
Gas Company as a competitive utility concern could not be forced to lay their
pipes at this tiem,and this may later require further construction.
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -PRELIMINARY HEARINGS (Continued)
UNIT #5 -Nelson Road from Madison to Pioneer Way.Written protests 39.3%.
Mr.John Moberg representing Mr.Don Ewald stated protest of improvements,
as did Mr.William Bluemark representing Southern Baptist Church.
Mr.Louis Sexton,515 East Nelson Road,asked when improvement of Monroe
would be done.Mayor stated there wasn't enough assessed valuation here
yet,but sympathized the improvement was necessary.
UNIT #6 -Nelson Road from Pioneer Road to East C orporate Limits.Written
protests 21.2%
Mr.Floyd Councilman,Washington Christian Missionary Association,
representing First Christian Church Property protested improvement and asked if
payment could extend beyond the ten-year period.City Manager said yes,
a 22-year period was the maximum or a life expectancy of the project when
less than this.
Mr.Richard Hole representing the Moses Lake School District stated the
School Board protested Unit #6 improvements at this time.
UNIT #7 -Sidewalks only on west side of Hawthorne from Plum Street to Canterbury
Lane.Written protests received approximately 11%.
Mr.Renner,620 South Hawthorne protested and wondered if it were necessary
that sidewalks be 10'from curb.Public Works Director explained,yes,this
was needed as a utility reserve and its benefits.
Chester L.Waggener,City Manager,suggested possibly sidewalks be deleted
from projects where property owners objected to them and wished only the
street improvement portion.The deletion of sidewalks was suggested inasmuch
as curbing had previously been installed and property fully developed to the
curb line.This project could then be logically considered as only a repaving
contract.
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS -TACK DALY
Mr.Jack Daly of "B & B"Distributors in Pasco,Washington,wholesalers of
new "Safe and Sane"Fireworks,appeared before the Council.He explained
the Safe and Sane Fireworks Law effective January,1963,allowing sale of
safe and sane fireworks between noon of June 28th and noon of July 6th.He
asked if the City of Moses Lake would require a permit other than State
license for sale of this product.
The City Manager briefly reviewed a letter to him from our Fire Chief outlining
the history of our fireworks ordinances.Chief Roily stated in his letter the
City could be penalized as many as six deficiency points in future fire defense
ratings should we amend our ordinances so as to comply with the State law.
Mr.Daly read letter from Attorney General Stating that cities do not have the
right to stop sale of safe and sane fireworks.Mr.Waggener pointed out this
was an opinion only.
Motion by Mr.Krueger,seconded by Mr.Hilderbrand,that this subject be
tabled for further study pending checking by our City Attorney.Motion carried.
MARCH 12,1963 (Continued)
INSURANCE REVIEW -RAY NORMAN
Mr.Ray Norman appeared before the Council giving a 1962 Annual Review
of our City's Insurance Program.This review covered:Fire Insurance,
Liability Insurance,False Arrest Insurance,Boiler and Machinery Insurance,
Contractors Equipment Insurance,Inland Marine Floater Insurance,Accounts
Receivable Insurance,Crime Insurance,and Fidelity Bonds.
Loss experience from January 1,1962 to January 1,1963 was also covered.
Mr.Norman stated there has been no automobile bodily injury nor auto
property claims during the past two years .Thereare however,two open
claims on sewer backups occurring December 20,1962.The cuase has been
attributed to tree roots and no City negligence seems to be evident.Mr.
Norman thus feels his company will not be able to assume the full property
damage.No decision has been reached as yet.
CENSUS -REQUEST TO ESTIMATE
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Letter from Chester L.Waggener,City Manager,read requesting authorization
from the Council to estimate the census for 1963.This census to be completed
within one week from April 1st.Motion by Mr.Skaug,seconded by Mr.Ebbert,
that request to estimate the City census for 1963 be granted.Motion carried.
WELL NO.6 -EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING DISPOSAL
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Garth Anderson,Public Works Director,stated there has been settlement
experience in Well No.6.This 5 0'dug well,acquired many years ago,
is of no value to the City.At present the building is empty and sitting on
the site.A pump man estimates the pump and equipment value at $1600
plus the building,approximately 10 feet square.Garth Anderson requested
Council's authorization to call for bids to dispose of this equipment and
building,and to fill the well hole.
Motion by Mr.Skaug,seconded by Mr.Stadshaug,that the request to call
for bids to dispose of this equipment and building be granted.Motion carried.
Motion by Mr.Stadshaug,seconded by Mr.Hilderbrand,that the well be
filled and easement rights on building site no longer necessary be released.
Motion carried.
MOVING OF CARPORT -TIM PRITCHARD
/CLetterfromJamesW.Wright,Building and Planning Director,read recommending
that a building permit be authorized Mr.Jim Pritchard for a carport alteration in
order that this building will comply with the City Building Code and can be
placed upon his property at 318 North Mattson Drive.Accompanying letter
from Mr.Pritchard also read requesting he be allowed to move this carport
from the big trailer park going into Ephrata to this property;the carport to
be moved professionally by Mr.Les Johnson.
Motion by Mr.Hilderbrand,seconded by Mr.Stadshaug,that request be granted
allowing building to be placed on Mr.Pritchard's property providing it complies
to the City Building Code .Motions carried.
WELL NO.9 -SITE ACQUISITION
/o yOPublicWorksDirector,Garth Anderson,explained previous background with
the School Board regarding the location of a new well on the northwest quarter
of thier property and that they preferred it be located underground.Garth
felt the maintenance problems would be too great to warrant this type of
construction.
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WELL NO 9 . -SITE ACQUISITION (Continued)
Mr.Meyer agreeable to selling the City land across the street,7 0'by
30' on the west side of Valley Road -the NE k of the SE i.Garth
requested Council's authorization to prepare an agreement with Mr.
Meyer to purchase this land and to proceed with construction of a new
well site above ground,providing we obtain a permit from the Department
of Natural Resources to operate a 25 00 G.P.M.pump.The above-
ground building will be 15'square by 7'in height.
Motion by Mr.Hilderbrand,seconded by Mr.Ebbert,that City Manager,
be authorized to proceed with purchasing this site and above-ground well
be constructed upon approval from Department of Natural Resources .
Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
ATTEST:ATTEST:
Lois M.Isenberger //John F.Dietzen
Administrative Secretary /Mayor
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