1964 01 28859
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M. -CITY HALL January 28,1964
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by Mayor Dietzen.Other Councilmen present included Gordon Ebbert,
Otto Skaug,Harold Stadshaug,William Hilderbrand,Forrest Hardin and
Fred Krueger»
Minutes of the last Council meeting of January 14,1964 were approved
by the Council,as written,,
BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by
Hardin,that the bills be approved and warrants drawn.Motion
carriedo
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $3877.62
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 1949.19
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 306.62
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 893.94
STREET -Total Amount Paid 342.41 ' '
WATER &SEWER - Total Amount Paid 923.11 "-
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 21.84
TOTAL ....................$8314.73
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:$722.47
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Street
Don H.Swartz,Inc.-Progress Payment on
Contract No.63-08
30%completed
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that the bill be
approved and warrant drawn.Motion carried.
Street Arterial
Don Ho Swartz,Inc.-Progress Payment on $2167.41
Contract 63-08
30%completed
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Krueger,that the bill be approved
and warrant drawn.Motion carried.
BID AWARD -ENGINEERING VAN
I-I Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,|0'recommending acceptance of the low bid of Moses Lake Ford Sales
in the amount of $1699.00.The other bid received was from
Boyle Chevrolet,Inc. in the amount of $1782.05.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hardin,that the bid of Moses
Lake Ford Sales,in the amount of $1699.00 be accepted.Motion
carried.
CORRESPONDENCE -RECREATION COUNCIL
Letter was read from Sally McLanahan,President of the Moses Lake
Recreation Council,expressing appreciation to Mr.Hilderbrand
for his assistance,and for his donation of $100.00.
Mayor Dietzen also expressed his appreciation to Mr.Hilderbrand
for his interest and contribution.
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PARKING REGULATIONS -REQUESTS FOR VARIANCE FROM ORDINANCE
Letters were read from Adam Schaffner and J. G.Nuss requesting
extensions of the January 20 deadline for removal of equipment
from their property,and from Calmer King,requesting permission
to continue to park his nail truck behind his home.
Mr.Schaffner,Mr.Nuss and Mr.King also appeared before the
Council to make their requests in person.
Mayor Dietzen pointed out that the Council and Planning Commission
had done a great deal of studying regarding the problem,trying
_J to be fair to all the people involved.All Councilmen felt that
the Ordinance was what the majority of the people wanted,
although they expressed their appreciation for the position of
Mr.Schaffner,Mr.Nuss and Mr.King.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Hardin,that the three people
-involved be granted an extension of 60 days to comply with the
Ordinance.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO,315 -ACCEPTING DONATION TO PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Resolution No.315,accepting a cash gift from the Sun Basin/C^
Neighborhood Girl Scounts to be used for purchasing a water
fountain at the Civic Center Park and appropriating the cash gift
•for that purpose,was read.
-Motion by Krueger,seconded by Stadshaug,that Resolution No. 315,
accepting a donation to Park and Recreation fund,be adopted.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -POLICE SEDANS
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Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,requesting
authorization to call bids for two police vehicles.Also read
was the Notice Inviting Bids.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hardin,that the authorization
to call for bids for Police sedans be granted.Motion carried.
GARDEN HEIGHTS DRAINAGE PROBLEMS -ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS ..-,..yoyp
.•Letter was read from Mr.Loren Thompson,of Stevens &Thompson,
Inc.,recommending a meeting with the Bureau of Reclamation
Engineers to discuss the drainage problem,and after such a
meeting,Stevens and Thompson to come up with specific recommen
dations with respect to the investigation of the source of the
ground water and possible corrective measures to be taken by the
Cityo
Mayor Dietzen pointed out that the only thing the City Could do
''after determining the problem would be to help the people form
a local improvement group.
'Motion by Skaug,seconded by Ebbert,that the City Manager be
authorized to contact Stevens and Thompson regarding a meeting
with the Reclamation Bureau in Ephrata,and before they proceed
further,report back to the Council.Motion carried.
•Mr.Hardin requested that Mr.Waggener contact the Bureau and
report back to the Councii on the 11th of February.
WELL NO.9 -REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER
Public Works Director,Garth Anderson,reported that drilling was
completed at the level of 1100 feet.Testing disclosed a couple
of peculiar characteristics not common to the other wells. First,
the draw down was lower at the beginning of the test,but drew
down steadily for about 60 hours,when the test was stopped.
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WELL NO.9 -REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER (Continued)
The water level recovered quite slowly,which is not common
to the other wells.Another problem was a strong sulpher odor and
taste to the water,but it disappeared,or aerated out with about
15 minute exposure to the air. It is possible that this is
not a permanent problem,that we have -tapped a stagnant body of
water.It has been discussed with Mr.Loren Thompson,and he
confirmed that although the recovery is slow, it will produce
about 1500 gallons per minute.Mr.Anderson said that before
connecting to the system they propose to pump for about two
weeks to see if they can rid the water of the sulpher odor and
taste.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that the city
Engineer be authorized to proceed with the plans and specifications
for pump house for Well #9.Motion carried.
AIRPORT -PROPOSED LOUNGE
jA?-Total of L & S Construction Co.estimate for proposed airpor't .[p lounge in the amount of $2309 was read.
Mr.Ebbert reported that he was out and checked it over as
requested.He felt that the proposed addition fits nicely with
the contour of the building that is presently there,and believes
that it is a very necessary item to the proper advancement of the •
airport and recommended th at the addition be accepted as-designed.
Mr.Krueger concurred with Mr.Ebbert,and added that the estimate
was about 60%of the actual cost if it was put out for contract.
Mayor Dietzen said that there are sufficient funds in the airport
fund,however it would jeopardize the warm up pads.
Mr.Waggener reported that there is $5,000 in the Airport Fund.
Estimate for the slurry seal is $2,500.The warm up pads would
cost approximately $1,000 each.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Stadshaug,that the proposed
lounge,as specified in the proposal from L & S -Construction,be
authorized,at a cost not to exceed $2500.Motion carried.
ANNUAL REPORT
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<o\jl Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,requesting
^authorization to issue the Annual Report as a four-p.age tabloid
supplement to the Columbia Basin Daily Herald.
Mr.Waggener explained that the circulation of the Herald is
approximately 6500.The report will be basically narrative,
illustrated enough to make it attractive.The estimated cost
is $400.This amount will have to be squeezed out of operating
funds.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Ebbert,authorizing the city
Manager to make up an Annual Report as a supplement to the
Columbia Basin Daily Herald,at a cost of approximately $400.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE -ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
|0|LP Letter from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,describing the
'Engineering Department currently scheduled work load, was read
for Council information.
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WATER RATES -REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE CHANGE
Letter was read from the Columbia Basin Motel Association,
Dennis Hopkins,Secretary,protesting the present water rate
schedule,and requesting a revision in the method now used in
computing and billing motels for water used.
Many of the members of the Motel Association were present at
the meeting,including Mr.Hopkins.
Mr.Waggener explained that it is about a 6 weeks program to
completely re-evaluate the rate structure,as it is a complex
problem if you are going to do a good job of it.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,authorizing Mr.Waggener
to proceed as rapidly as possible to analyze the water rate
structure in Moses Lake.Motion carried.
701 PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
109*Mayor Dietzen announced that there would be a meeting February 3,
1964 at 8:00 P.M. Mr.Rupeicks will be present to explain to
the Community,the Council and the Planning Commission the
complete scope of services that are included in the contract.
Letters have been sent out inviting people to the meeting,and
Mayer Dietzen also invited members of the audience.
Mayor Dietzen announced that Mr. Russell Stark, former Councilman,
has been appointed to the Library Board.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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Mary L.He)pley
City Clerk
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