1963 04 09COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 9,1963
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-CITY HALL
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The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by
Mayor John Dietzen.Other councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Forrest
Hardin,William Hilderbrand,Otto Skaug,and Harold Stadshaug.Mr.Fred
Krueger was absent.
Minutes of the last Council meeting of March 26th were approved by the City
Council.
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 $3,377.60
EQUIPMENT RENTAL Total amount paid $1,099.32
LIBRARY Total amount paid $1,035.75
PARKS &RECREATION Total amount paid $324.43
STREET Total amount paid $3,969.60
WATER &SEWER Total amount paid $2,728.19
SANITATION Total amount paid $5,088 .22
SPECIAL BILLS
All special bills were from General Obligation Bond Fund #8 for labor
.at McCosh Park,itemized as follows:
To Judge Baker (36 hours,tree planting)$63.00
To Fred Swarner (36 hours,tree planting)$63.00
To Scottie Allen (36 hours,tree planting)$63.00
To Arthur E.Miller (40 hours,tree planting)$70.00 '
To Edwin M.Larson (6 hours,dozer work)$60.00
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that these special
bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -EQUIPMENT FROM WELL NO.6
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Letter read from Public Works Director stating that two bids were received
for Well No.6 and Pump House:(1)Shinn Irrigation Equipment,Inc.for
$1,302.75 and (2)Moses Lake Iron and Metals for $400.Garth Anderson
recommended acceptance of Shinn Irrigation Equipment's bid.Motion by
Ebbert,seconded by Hilderbrand,that Shinn Irrigation Equipment's bid
in the amount of $1,302.75 be accepted.Motion carried.
SAVEKO DRUG'S APPEAL REGARDING TEMPORARY BUILDING
Letters read from Building &Planning Director;Paul J.Braun,Chief
Engineer of Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau;and T.H.Carter/
.William F.Anderson representing the International Conference of Building
Officials regarding the tent construction in Fire Zone District No.1.Mr.
Braun recommends that concession to use a tent for retail purposes in the
Fire Zone District No.1 not be permitted,and Carter and Anderson stated
that the Uniform Building Code does not permit the use of tents as temporary
of permanent structures housing any occupancy,nor does a tent comply
with requirements for any type of construction.Jim Wright recommended that,
upon termination of the temporary 30-day use permit for the tent,the
merchandise be returned to their permanent building.
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SAVEKO DRUG'S APPEAL REGARDING TEMPORARY BUILDING (Continued)
Mr.Jack Newton appeared before the Council and stated that he had talked
to Mr.Braun"s superior and was told by him that allowing this tent would
not change our City's rating—it could give our City more deficiency points,
however.Mr.Newton stated he would like to have a 60-day extention
in order that the merchandise might be sold and not create a hardship to
him; he no longer planned to ask for use of the tent in future years.Mr.
Hilderbrand stated we have had other requests for a permitto erect a tent
and we either had to go along with our present ordinance or change it.
Mayor Dietzen told Mr.Newton that the Council was concerned with his
case and asked if a 30-day extention would help.Mr.Newton said that it
would.Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Skaug,that Saveko Tent be
allowed to remain in use until May 11,1963,at which time removal must
begin.Motion carried.
Mr.Skaug wished it noted that this action was due to the extenuating
circumstances involved,and that it was the Council's desire to uphold
the City's ordinance presently in effect.
HOLMES COMMERCIAL PLAT -BUILDING PERMIT PRIOR TO PLATTING
r\3 Letter read from Public Works Director stating this plat is a Replat of Com
mercial Addition No.1;all of the utilities have been installed in accord
ance with subdivision regulations;and the plat received preliminary approval
by the Planning Commission on April 4,1963 and has been checked by
his office.Garth Anderson further recommended that a bond in amount of
$1,000 be posted in addition to payment of park and map fees and advance
taxes to guaranty completion of the Plat within 90 days if the Council
favorably considered Mr.Holmes'request.
Mr.Holmes appeared before the Council and stated his willingness to
comply with the above recommendations,that all fees have been paid;
and he would be willing to post bond.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug,that Mr. Holmes /equest
to proceed with building construction on the Holmes Commercial Replat prior
to platting be approved.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION.NO.293 -ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR P.U.D.LINES AT AIRPORT
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olJ Garth Anderson,Public Works Director,showed the Council the location
of the property involved on a map of the airport area.Any construction of
wires,poles and associated fixtures would be located outside of the clear
zones and east of existing buildings.Mr.Ebbert felt this construction
might create a hazard and wondered if underground conduits would be better
Garth felt the P.U.D.would be willing to have their construction under
ground,if the agency involved paid the cost.Bill Daugaard,Assistant
City Engineer,stated he had talked to a representative of F.A. A.that
afternoon and the man was not at all concerned with construction in this
area and said it was not necessary to list it.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Stadshaug,the Resolution No.293 author
izing the conveyance of an easement for right-of-way purposes to Public
Utility District No. 2 of Grant County be accepted for its first reading.
Motion carried.Garth Anderson was,also,requested to ask the P.U.D.
not to construct poles any higher in altitude than necessary in this location.
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RESOLUTION NO.294 -ADOPTING AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC.SPECIFICATIONS
Letter read from Public Works Director requesting that the Council adopt '^'
the "Standard Specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction"as
•prepared by the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works
Association.Garth Anderson explained how it would regulate standards
throughout the State.Contractors bidding on municipal public works
construction would be able to standardize in their procedures and construction
details,resulting in a savings to the cities.These specifications were
endorsed by the Association of Washington Cities,the Washington State
Highway Department,and the American Public Works Association.
Garth Anderson stated that special allowances would be made,deviating from
these specifications,if quality or circumstances warranted it.These
specifications would not in any manner hurt the quality of our work.Adoption
of these specifications would result in any economy of operation—specifications
would no longer have to spelled out in detail.Mr.Stadshaug believed this
might also create better public acceptance to the City's way of doing their
construction.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Ebbert,that Resolution No.294 declar
ing the intention of the City Council to adopt "Standard Specifications for
Municipal Public Works Construction"be adopted.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE No.433
Letter read from Building &Planning Director explaining the proposed changes
to Zoning Ordinance No.433 and recommending their adoption.Ordinance
read by title only,as follows:An ordinance amending Ordinance No.433
entitled "The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,
Washington",by amending the definition of the term "family",amending the
off-street parking requirements,and admending the organization of the
Board of Adjustment.
Motion by Stadhsuag,seconded by Hilderbrand,that this Ordinance amending
Zoning Ordinance No.433 be accepted for its first reading.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO.101 REGARDING ON-STREET PARKING
An ordinance read amending Ordinance No.101 entitled "An Ordinance '
relating to and regulating traffic and travel and their incidents upon the
streets,avenues and public highways of the town of Moses Lake,Washington'
prescribing rules of the road for vehicular and other traffic on the public
highways;providing for conduct in the event of vehicle accidents,and the
making reports thereof;prescribing the powers and duties of police officers
and other persons in relation thereto;defining offenses;providing penalties;
repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith;
by adding a new section thereto restricting parking of motor vehicles and
other equipment on public streets or public right-of-ways within residential
zones of the City of Moses Lake.
This new section 99 states that no truck or other motor vehicle exceeding
one-ton net cpacity,commercial,industrial,or agricultural equipment
and/or machinery,boats,boat trailers,house trailers,or similar equip
ment shall be stored or parked for a continuous period exceeding four
hours on any public streets or any public right-of-way within the City of
Moses Lake in any residential zones designated R-l,R-1S,R-2 or R-3.
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ORDINANCE -AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO.101 RE ON-STREET PARKING Continued
The City Manager stated that this has been gone over in detail with both
our Police Chief and City Attorney and it was felt this four-hour limit
should be stated in order to have it enforcable.Generally,the first
offense would cause only a warning citation to be issued.Mr.Hardin
thought possibly the four hours was too short a time.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug,that Council accept the f"""1
first reading of this ordinance amending Ordinance No.101 regarding
onstreet parking.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.18
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\g i An ordinance ordering the improvement of Lakeside Drive and Margaret
Street by grading,graveling,constructing and installing storm drainage,
side lateral sewer connection,curbs,sidewalks and asphalt concrete
pavement all in accordance with Resolution No.290;establishing Local
Improvement District No.18;providing the method of assessment in
said District;providing that payment for said improvements be made by
special assessments upon property in Said District,payable by the mode
of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance and sale of local
improvement district warrants redeemable in cash and local improvement
district bonds,was read by title only.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,the Council accept,the
first reading of this ordinance establishing Local Improvement District
No.18.Motion carried.<
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.18
QiO i Letter read from Public Works Director requesting Council's authorization
to call for bids for the construction of the improvements in L.I.D.#18 to
be opened on Tuesday,May 14,1963,in time to report to the City Council
at their meeting that date.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Hardin,that request to call for bids
for the construction of L.I.D.#18 improvements be granted.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -WATER &SEWER LINES,LAKESIDE DRIVE
\S Letter read from Public Works Director stating the existing water main oh
Lakeside Drive is partially a four-inch main and a two-inch main.The
minimum water main size is a six-inch main.Also,the sewer main ends
approximately 100 feet frm the end of the proposed paving on LID #18.He
recommended that the City Water and Sewer Fund bear the expense of this
installation and construction.The City Manager stated that once the
property owner has paid for water and sewer lines to serve his property,
he has fulfilled his obligation,and situations such as this would be a
City responsibility to correct.
Garth Anderson requested authorization to call for bids for the installation
of 1,065 lineal feet of six-inch water main and 100 feet of eight-inch
sewer main;the bids to be opened May 14,1963 in time to report to the
Council at their regular meeting that date.
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REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -WATER &SEWER LINES,LAKESIDE DRIVE Continued
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Ebbert,that Public Works Director's
request to call for bids on this,water and sewer line construction on
Lakeside Drive be approved and that the City Water and Sewer Fund bear
this expense.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -DRILLING FOR WELL NO.9
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Letter readirom Public Works Director requesting authorization to call
for bids for the drilling of Well No.9 to be opened on Tuesday,May 28th,
in time to report to the City Council at their meeting on that date.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that:this request to call
for bids on drilling well No.9 be granted.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -PAVING ROLLER FOR STREET DEPARTMENT
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Letter read from Public Works .Director requesting authorization to call
for bids for the purchase of an Essick,Model VR-28W,Vibrating Compactor,
estimated cost $2,500;bids to be opened April 23,1963,in time for
reporting at that evenings Council meeting.
Mr.Ebbert expressed concern regarding the maintenance of this type of
equipment;however,Garth Anderson believed this could ^e alleviated
in part with training of Street.Department Personnel in its proper operation
and that this model had more other advantages in our City's operation,
including its transportation to the job on the tailgate of our present dump
truck.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Ebbert,that request to call for bids for
Essick,Model-VR-28W,Vibrating Compactor be granted.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -BILLING EQUIPMENT FOR UTILITIES
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Letter read from Finance Director requesting authorization to call for bids
for an NCR Model 42-22-19-7-0(112)billing and receipting machine.
Donn Kaynor stated the cost of this equipment would be approximately
$4797.40 less any trade-in or sale of present machine.The proposed
machine would be faster in operation and would both receipt and post
to ledgers in the same operation.It was felt that maintenance would
not be a problem at all.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that request to call for
bids for this NCR Billing and Receipting Machine be granted.Motion
carried.Bids are to be opened April 23,1963,in time for reporting at
that evening's Council meeting.
SOAP LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL-AID AGREEMENT
Letter read from City Manager requesting authorization from the Council
for the City Clerk and City Manager to execute a Mutual-Aid Agreement
with the City of Soap Lake Fire Department.The proposed agreement had
been checked with our Fire Chief and he recommended its execution.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Ebbert,that City Manager and City
Clerk be authorized to execute this Mutual-Aid Agreement with City of
Soap Lake Fire Department.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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ATTEST://)[J I]n Lois M.Isenberger,Administrative Secretary
—u>JohniF.Dietzen,