1963 07 16812
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M. -CITY HALL July 16, 1963
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by Mayor John Dietzerio Other Councilman present were:Gordon
Ebbert, Otto Skaug,Harold Stadshaug,William Hilderbrand,Forrest
Hardin and Fred Krueger=
Minutes of the last Council meeting of June 25th were approved, as
written,by the City Council.
BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by
Hardin,that the bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried,
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid 2,568.18
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 84 9.00
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 84.2 9
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 2,433024
STREET -Total Amount Paid 5,667.16
WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 4,464„18
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 5,953.47
TOTAL ,.o o o o o o o o o o o o =o $22,019o52
SPECIAL BILLS
General Obligation Fund #8
Sun Basin Nurseries,Inc.(Trees for McCosh Park)$839.54
Co A.Marchand (Sidewalk at McCosh Park)1022.70
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Ebbert,that bills be paid
and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
Progress payment for Contract 63-02,Drilling Well
No.9,to Holrnan Drilling Company $5828.90
Motion by Krueger;,seconded by Hardin that bill be paid and
warrant drawn.Mot.i on carried.
CONSIDERATION OF BUDS -POLICE CARS
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Letter read from City Manager,Chester L,Waggener recommending
that the bid of Moses Lake Ford Sales,Inc.for two 1963 four
door sedans,be accepted.The bid,opened July 8 at 10:00
a.m.in bhe amount of $2961.73,was the only bid received.
C & V Auto Sales and Service,and Boyle Chevrolet were unable
to bid because of 1964 model changeover.The bid of Moses Lake
Ford Sales,Inc.was found to be comparable with previous
submissions.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand that the bid of
Moses Lake Ford Sales, Inc. in the total amount of $2961.73 for
two 1963 four door sedans be accepted.Motion carried.
LIBRARY -REQUEST TO SET ELECTION DATE
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Letter was read from Dr.Robert H.Ruby sbating that the Library
Board recommended the date of October 22 to hold the election
for the Bond Issue.
Mr.Harvey Vernier reported that his preliminary estimate,based
on the plans approved by the Library Board was $285,000.00
Motion by Krueger,seconded by Hilderbrand,to authorize
presentation of an Ordinance designating October 22,1963 as
a date to hold the election for the Library Bond issue.Motion
carried.
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McCOSH PARK -REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH ENTRANCE
iO1,1 Letter read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,requesting
0 'authorization to receive informal bids and to proceed with
construction of entrance to McCosh Park in accordance with the
design of the winning entry.
Motion by Hilderbrand, seconded by Hardin, that authorization
be given to call for informal bids,and to proceed with
construction if the bids were within the $1,000 allowed.Motion
carried.
McCOSH PARK -GIFT FROM JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A\5 Letter read from Robert Betz, President, stating that the
\0 Junior Chamber of Commerce wishes to donate 10 picnic tables
to the City of Moses Lake for use in McCosh Park.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that the tables be
accepted, and a letter of appreciation be sent to the Junior
Chamber of Commerce.Motion carried.
HAROLD AND HENRY GABLE -REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Letter read from Harold Gable,Hillcrest Apartments,116 Hill St.
requesting permission to concrete the parking strip which runs
parallel with Hill Street.Also read was a letter from City
Manager,Chester L„Waggener,stating that a previous request
regarding the Medical Center sidewalk had been approved by the
Council on October 23,1962.The Hillcrest Apartments is not
adjacent to a commercial development,but it does represent a
commercial type use.
Mr. Waggener stated that the City has no utilities in the area,
and no problems were foreseen.
Motion by Krueger,seconded by Ebbert,that the request of .
Harold and Henry Gable for variance from community standards j
be granted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.300 -TRANSFER OF FUNDS -LIBRARY _
lQ Resolution No.300 was read transferring $90.00 within the
\[)l Library Fund from Budget Item 21.2.6,Custodial and miscellaneous
I supplies,to 21.3.2,Water Cooler.
Motion by Krueger,seconded by Hilderbrand,that Resolution
No.300 be adopted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.301 -AMENDMENT TO COMPENSATION PLAN
n(j)Resolution No. 301,amending Resolution No. 280,which amended
P Resolutions Nos„243,219 and 201,entitled "Resolution
establishing a basic compensation plan for certain classes of
employment in the municipal service of the City of~Moses Lake,
and establishing regulations for the placement of present
employees within the wage and salary schedules provided:
Providing for holidays,vacations,sick leave and miscellaneous
provisions,"was read by title only.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that Resolution
No.301 be adopted.Motion carried.
.ORDINANCE NO.497 -AUTHORIZING DEED FOR OLD AIRPORT PROPERTY
qM^Ordinance No.497 authorizing the conveyance of real property
to R, E.Lewis,in fulfillment of a bid call aid award by the City
Council of the City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that Ordinance No.497 be
adopted on its first reading as an emergency ordinance,and that
the second reading be waived.Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE -FUNDS TC PURCHASE MOTOR PATROL GRADER -1st READING
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Letter read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,requesting
adoption of an emergency Ordinance to allocate funds for
expenditure in the 1963 budget for replacement of Motor Patrol
Grader.
Also read was an Ordinance providing for the transfer of funds
within the 1963 City of Moses Lake budget from Equipment
Replacement Reserve within the Equipment Rental Fund to a new
appropriation to be known as "Motor P~trol Grader,"budget code
No.20.3.5 and declaring an emergency.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Stadshaug,that an emergency be
declared,and the first reading of the ordinance be accepted.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -MOTOR PATROL GRADER
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Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that bid call on
Motor Patrol Grader be authorized,bids to be opened August 12,
1963 at 10:00 a.m.Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE SIGNS
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Letter read from Building and Planning Director,James W.
Wright,requesting authority to take what action may be required
to have three signs,located on the Peninsula adjoining West
Broadway,repaired or removed.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug,that the ^uilding
and Planning Director be given authority to take the necessary
action for removal or repair of signs.Motion carried.
McCOSH PARK -POLICY ON CONCESSIONS y
Letters were read from Margaret Garvin,Secretary of Recreation
Council, and Clemens Brigl,Park and Recreation Director,
recommending establishment of a policy concerning concessions
• at McCosh Park.It was requested that the Booster Clubs be
allowed to operate food concessions during the AAU Swim meet,
and for other special events,that bids be taken from local
merchants to provide material for the concessions,and that 20%
of the net profit revert back to the Recreation Council for use
in purchasing and Maintaining equipment necessary to carry on the
program.
Mrs.Sally McLanahan appeared before the Council to make the
request.
Motion by Krueger,seconded by Hardin,that approval be granted
for Booster Clubs to operate concessions during the AAU Swim meet
and Square Dance,with the Recreation Council receiving 20%of
the net profit,and with further consideration to be given to
the mar Lor of concessions for ocrtcr events.Motion carried.
SWIMMING POOL -REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF ENTRANCE FEES FOR AAU SWIM MEET
Park and Recreation Director,Clemens Brigl,appeared before
Council to request the use of the pool July 29, 30 and 31 for
the AAU Swim Meet.He also stated that there would be a Boy
Scout meet on August 20 and an All-City meet on August 16.
Mr.Brigl reported that the Booster Club expected a revenue of
approximately $1,400 during the AAU Meet from entry fees,and
that the loss of revenue to the ^-ity would be approximately
$200.00.Awards are being donated by the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Krueger,seconded by Hilderbrand,that the regular
pool admission be charged for the AAU Swim Meet.
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Mr.Stadshaug requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the
Rotary Club for their contribution of the kitchen to McCosh Park.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mary L«(/Hopley
City Clerk
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