1963 11 26845
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-CITY KALL November 26,1963
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by the City Clerk.Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug,
that Mr.Fred Krueger be appointed Mayer Pro-tern.Motion carried.
Councilmen present were Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Harold Stadshaug,
William Hilderbrand,Forrest Hardin and Fred Krueger.Mayor John
Dietzen was absent.
Minutes of the last Council meeting of November 12,1963 were approved
by the Council,as written.
BILLS were audited by the?Council.,Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by
Hilderbrand that the bills be approved and warrants drawn.Motion
carriedo
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total.Amount Paid $3531.23
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 951.92
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 105.86
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 860.38
STREET -Total Amount Paid 2009.36
WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 665.63
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 1943=51
TOTAL . . . .o . .o . . . . . . . .o .$10,067.94
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills from G.O.B.#8 were read:
Lehman's Gardens -26 Austrian Pine trees 335.97 —
T.R.Swedberg -Stonework for McCosh Park
Entrance Structure 936.00
McBee Sign Shop -Aluminum letters for McCosh
Park Entrance Structure 92.51
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Hardin,that the bills be
approved and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT -STATION UNIFORMS
Fire Chief Otto Jensen explained that the men came to him several
months ago and asked permission tc investigate changing the
station uniform.They conducted a study as to type and style of
uniform,and decided on a dacron and nylon trousers and jacket.
Marion Sword showed the Council the uniform which had been
selected.Chief Jensen said that the uniform was washable type
which held a crease even when Wet.The price of the jacket is
$14.95 and the trousers cost $10.95.
CATHOLIC CHURCH -REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT PRIOR TO PLATTING
f)'\}ix Letter was read from Harvey Vernier requesting that the Building
Director be authorized to issue a.building permit for the
construction of Our Lady of Fatima Confraternity Center,based
on preliminary approval of the plat for the site.
Also read was a letter from Garth Anderson stating that the plat
had received preliminary approval by the Planning Commission en
November 21, 1963, and that the fees and bond amount that will be
required prior to final approval of this plat are approximately
$15,500.00,including sewer improvements.
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CATHOLIC CHURCH -REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT PRIOR TO PLATTING (Con't)
Mr,Anderson showed a map of the proposed plat,indicating the
location of the proposed sewer mains.The area is new served
by septic tanks.If the Catholic Church is required to put in
sewer improvements,the City will have to bring the sewer main
from Reisner Road,across Valley Road to where it is available
to the Church.The City will also have tc share in the cost of
installing a 12"main.The Church requirement would be for the
installation of an 8"main,and the City would have tc pay the
additional cost,or approximately 50c a foot.There would also
have tc be some revisions to the lift station,for a total cost
to the city of approximately $6,000.00.Mr. Anderson feels that
the installation of a 12"main is necessary at this time if the
City is tc have sewer in that area.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Stadshaug,that the building permit
be issued,that the bond be required,and that the sewer be
obligatory.Motion carried.
ZONING ORDINANCE -REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE:SIGN STANDARDS
Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,dames W.
Wright,requesting authority to remeve the sign erected by the
Snaar Sign Company for Phillips Petroleum Company,if the sign
company refuses to comply with our requests.On November 21 the
Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that
the Phillips Petroleum and Standard Oil Companies request to
amend the Zoning Ordinance be denied.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Skaug,that Mr.Wright be
given authority to remove the sign.Motion carried.
CONDEMNATION OF DIKE BUILDING
Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,James W.
Wright,stating that he had contacted the Dike Brothers and had
met with them November 16 to discuss the City's prcposal ordering
them to repair and demolish buildings at 2023 Main Str et.Mr.
Wright offered to permit them to ^elay making repairs to the
dwelling and storage buildings indefinitely or until such time as
they were re-occupied.The Dike Brothers accepted this solution,
and stated that they wculd appear before the City Council
November 26,1963 concerning the removal of the bunker.Mr.
Wright recommended that the building be considered a dangerous
building,and that if the owners fail to remove it, a contract be
negotiated with the L & S.Construction Company for removal.
Mr.Kennison, representing the Dike Brothers, stated that they
did not disagree that something should be done with the building,
but it is their position that the building has a value above that
which has been placed on it.They are willing to comply with the
necessary repairs, but do not agree that the only thing to do is
tear it down.They would like to use it fo the storage of
building materials.
Mr.Oscar Dike stated that he is a Construction Engineer,that
the building was built some years back as a block plant,and
although it has not been used as a block plant for approximately
16 years,and is in a run down condition,it is very strongly
built,and can be repaired.Mr.Dike further stated that they
were willing to do the repairs as recommended by Mr.Wright,and
that he felt that they should be allowed to decide themselves
what the disposition of the building will be.He stated that
while it is non-conforming at the present,it is in an area that
could be conforming in the future,and that they hoped it could
possibly be eventually used for manufacture of pre-stressed
concrete.
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Mr.Wright stated that he felt it would be misleading to allow
the Dike Brothers to put additional money into the bunker,with
the idea that the City would later re-zone.
Mr.Calbom stated that the Council was not in the status of a
formal appeal.That notices have gone out and time for appeal has
long expired and no affirmative action was taken by Mr.Dike.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Skaug,that the Building
Inspector be authorized to go ahead with demolition of the building
if the owner refused to do so within 90 days. Motion carried,
with Mr.Gordon Ebbert voting no.
Mr.Calbom again advised the Council that this should not be
treated as an appeal,and that Mr.Dike was only given an
opportunity to appear.
RESOLUTION -STATEWIDE CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
rj^U Letter was read from Mr.Earle Tinius,Executive Secretary of
^the Statewide City Employees Retirement System,stating that
cities on Discount Matching must elect annually before January 1
of each succeeding year to contribute on a discount matching basis.
Mr.Waggener explained that the city had an opportunity of going in
on a Discount Matching basis or a full contribution basis.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that action on the-Resolution
be tabled awaiting further information from Mr.Waggener.Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO.311 -ADJUSTING EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
Resolution No.311 amending charges for rental of equipment to
municipal departments was re~d by title only.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug adopting Resolution
No.311.Motion carried.
1964 CITY ELECTIONS -CITY COUNCIL NUMBERS
Q\Official Notice assigning Position numbers for the purpose of
x^P election,to the incumbent Councilmen whose positions are subject
»to be voted upon for four year terms at the 1964 Primary and
city general election was read.
ORDINANCE NO.503 -VACATING A PORTION OF RIVIERA ADDITION
/Mr.Kennison,representihg Mr.Stringfellow,requested that the
Council pass the ordinance vacating a portion of Riviera Addition.
Mr.Stringfellow had planned to post the bond prior to the Council
meeting, but had been unable to do so because of the holiday on
Monday. Mr.Kennison stated th~t Mr.Stringfellow would post the
bond within the next few days.
Ordinance No.503,vacatinga portion of Riviera "Plat to the City
of Moses Lake, Grant County,Washington was read by title only.
Motion by 'Stadshaug,seconded by Skaug,that Ordinance No.503 be
adopted.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Fred 0.Kri
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City Clerk
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Mayor Pro-tern