1964 03 23877
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 PoM„-CITY HALL March 23,1964
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by Mayor DietzenQ Other Councilmen present were:Gordon
Ebbert, Otto Skaug,Harold Stadshaug,William Hilderbrand,Forrest
Hardin and Fred Krueger»
Minutes of the last Council meeting of March 10,1964 and recessed
meeting of March 13,1964 were approved by the Council,as writtenD
BILLS were audited by the Councilo Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by
Hilderbrand,that the bills be approved and warrants drawn.
Motion carriedo
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $2,682.92
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 380.86
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 108o2 7
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 308.39
STREET -Total Amount Paid 3,668o03
WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 1,740.92
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 40o40
TOTAL o o •o o o o o o c o o . .o . .$8,929»79
SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING
/Mayor Dietzen explained that MrB Waggener and Mr*Anderson
would make the presentation and that comments from the
audience would be heard after they had finished,.He
emphasized that the City was not in a position to be specific
about construction plans,that the program is merely being
covered in generalities.,
MrQ Waggener pointed out that the 6 year street plan came into
being in State Legislature in 1961,with ^c gas tax money
accruing to City Government for arterial streets»In order
to be eligible to spend these funds,City Government in 1962
adopted a 6 year street plan,with revisions required every
two yearso In the 1963 session of the State Legislature new
statutes allow the issuance of GOB bonds with these bonds to be
redeemed by gas tax monies„
Mr0 Anderson presented slides of the Wheeler Road,Pioneer Way
area,pointing up the need for improvement of these streets.
He explained that the 1964 program is pretty well established
by budget,and gave a brief recap of the 1965 program,and the
1966-1969 projectSo
Mr»Waggener explained that basically every street in Moses
Lake,including the down town section and Division street,has
been paid for by the property owners,but as we go into
these projects further,we don't feel that this is equitable,,
This program provides for sharing of cost by City Govern-—
ment,and by other people in the community who benefit from
the arterialo In the residential areas where property owners
do not need curbs and gutters and extra width,the people will
pay 40%and the City 60%„In the down town area where adjacent
businesses need the extra width,property owners will pay 60%
and the City 40%o
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SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
Mayor Dietzen commended the City staff for working up the
program,which tries to present what are felt to be the future
needs of the City.He opened the meeting for public comments.
MrB Woodfin stated that he thought the program very good,that
aggressive positive thinking is the best approach to a good
place to live and he is for it.
MrB Moberg,representing Suko and Penhallurick,asked how long
the gas tax revenue would be tied up.
Mr.Waggener answered that it was proposed to tie it up for a
10 year period. It would use $26,000 annually for redemption
out of $35,000 that accrues.The entire bond issue would be
proposed to be paid off in 10 years.
Mr.Moberg asked if the gas tax money was subject to renewal.
Mr.Waggener answered that it does .,ot have to be renewed each
session,that it accrues until the legislature decides to revoke
it,but there is no more reason to think that this tax would be
revoked than to think any other tax would be revoked.Probably
the best insurance that this money is always going to be available
is to use it.
Mr.Rigsby,Moses Lake Ford Sales,asked if the majority of the
property ov/ners felt that they didn't want the LID,would they
have an opportunity to vote the LID down.
Mayor Dietzen said that it would depend on what percentage the
City was participating.
Mr.Ed Pierce,407 Pioneer Way,asked if it would be possible
to move the street over towards City property and let the
businesses along Pioneer Way retain their diagonal parking.Mr.
Skaug requested that Mr.Pierce's proposal be given consideration.
Mr.Moberg again brought up the question of whether the Council's
adoption of this plan would have the effect of forcing an LID
upon the people.
It was pointed out that the people would have to vote the
bond before the City would have money to participate.Mr.
Waggener said that this 6 year street plan is merely a statement
of intent by the Council.It can be changed at any time that
the Council may wish,however,it is obvious that if Council
passes this plan,they are intending to finance it in this way.
Mr. Renner, 620 S.Hawthorne,asked if any alternate plans
had been studied.
Mr.Hardin brought up the original proposal of carrying Pioneer
up Date street to Broadway and vacating a portion of Pioneer Way
for parking.He feels that it would be an asset to have a
parking area downtown,and would eliminate the 5 corner situation,
Mr.Rigsby said that most of the property owners along Pioneer
Way didn't feel that 4 laning is necessary.
Mr.Anderson explained that street improvements and storm
drainage and curbs are necessary,and it is only a matter of
time before 4 lanes are going to be necessary on both Wheeler
Road and Pioneer Way. It would be very unwise to spend money
on 2 laning, and then ha.e to go back in and tear out curbs and
sidewalks.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Stadshaug,that the public hearing
be closed on the 6 year street plan.Motion carried.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -REQUEST TO CHANGE DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING
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qQ Mr,Logan Beam requested that the Council meeting of April 14
be changed,as Mr.Prahl from the State Highway Department would
be at the Chamber meeting on that date,and he felt that it would
be a meeting that Councilmen would want to attend.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Hardin,that the meeting;of
Apri,l 14 be changed to April 15 to go along with the Chamber
program.Motion carried.r—i
SPECIAL USE PERMIT -PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
1 Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hilderbrand,that the discussion
jp of the Special Use Permit for the Confraternity Center be taken
y from the table for discussion.Motion carried.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Hilderbrand,that the Special Use
Permit for the Catholic School be allowed.Motion carried.
Letter was read from Rev.Edmond McGrath,requesting the Special
Use permit,subject to final approval of the plat.Also read
was a letter from Public Works Director,J,Garth Anderson;
explaining that the owners are requesting authorization t,o
obtain a Building Permit immediately while the final plat is •„
being processed,and recommending that the City Council require
posting of a bond or certified check in the amount of $16,600.0.0
to quarantee that the plat will be filed within 90 days-from the
date of preliminary hearing.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Stadshaug,that the request for
Building Permit prior to the completion of Knolls Vista plat
be granted,upon posting of Bond.Motion carried.
LIBRARY -PROGRESS REPORT
/I Mr.Harvey Vernier explained that several changes have beenomadeas a result of further study of the needs.Several major
decisions need to be made,one concerning the type of heating
and cooling system to be used.Probably the best type would be
an air to air type heat pump,which would both heat and cool.
Another question is the letting of contracts for the building.
Should it be let as one contract or as 3 contracts.
It was felt by Council that the air to air heat pump would be
the best t^pe,and that 3 contracts should be let rather than
one.
PARKING ORDINANCE
.n£>\The proposed ordinance was read.Mayor Dietzen explained that
1^it has not gone to the Planning Commission as yet.It was felt
that the Council should go over it as presented,and if it was
what they were thinking,it should go to Planning Commission.
The ordinance is a relaxation of parking on premises.
Motion by Hilderbrand,seconded by Krueger,that the proposed
Ordinance be referred to Planning Commission for their study
and consideration.Motion carried.
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT -RATE ANALYSIS
\>i0?>Letter was read from Mr.Waggener to Mr.Manuel Th Arce',
'Consulting Engineer,Pullman,Washington,requesting cost
estimates for evaluation of the water and sewer rate structure
by computer analysis.Also read was Mr. Th Arce's answer
quoting an estimated cost of $3,680 for analysis of one yea^s
records.
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WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT -RATE ANALYSIS (Continued)
Mayor Dietzen explained that Mr.Waggener had been authorized
to have an analysis of the rate structure,as a result of a
request for analysis from the motel managers.Mr.Waggener
feels that this is the procedure that we should go into before
we make any changes in rates.
Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Hardin,that Mr.Waggener be
authorized to continue the analysis of the rate structure of the
Water and Sewer Department.Motion carried with Mr.Krueger
voting no.
PLANNING COMMISSION -APPOINTMENT ,
Letter was read from Mayor Dietzen requesting confirmation of
his appointment of Mr.Jim Melville to the Planning Commission,
the term to expire December 31,1969.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Hilderbrand,confirming Mr.
Melville's appointment to the Planninc Commission.Motion carried
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES -SCHOOL FOR COUNCILMEN -MARCH 31
Mr.Waggener said that schooling is being held again in Moses
Lake.The new Councilmen have received letters from the
Association of Washington Cities to this effect.It is a
morning and afternoon session with a noon luncheon,to be
held on March 31.
NELSON ROAD AND SSH 11G IMPROVEMENTS -AGREEMENT
Resolution No.323 authorizing the Director of Highways to
improve the Nelson Road and SSH 11G intersection,as a joint
project between the STate, Grant County, and the City of
Moses Lake,was read.Estimated cost to the City of Moses Lake
to be 15.5%of total cost,in the amount of $1,913.63.
Mr.Anderson explained that the Resolution authorizes the
State Highway Department to proceed with the work,and guarantees
that they will be paid from our Street Arterial fund.If the
cost goes under the amount we will pay only the actual cost.
If it goes over they will have to present a new agreement.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Hilderbrand,that Resolution
No. 323,regarding the agreement with the State Highway Depart
ment for improvement of Nelson Road and SSH 11G intersection,
be adopted.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Mary L,./Hopley
City Clerk
John F.Dietzen/
Mayor
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