1964 04 15COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-CITY HALL April 15,1964
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by Mayor Stadshaug.Other Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,
Monte Holm,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin and K.H„McDonaldo
Minutes of the last regular Council meeting of March 23, 1964, and
Special Meeting'of April 6,1964 were approved by the Council,as written
BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,
that the bills be approved and warrants drawn.Motion carriedo
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $3,543017
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 4,020.98
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 2,430.99
PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 1,502„60
STREET -Total Amount Paid 4,597o70
WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 2,791.75
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 4,752.55
TOTAL . . . . „ . -..o o • -o = . . . .o $23,639.74
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
Water &Sewer Fund
Harvey Vernier Architects Fee for $175.00
Equipment Storage Bldg.
Holman Drill::rig Corp.-Release of Retainage 9,239.73
Contract 63-02
Well #9 Drilling
L & S Construction Co -Construction of Equip.3,444.50
Storage Building
Alsc read was a letter from J.Garth Anderson,Public Works
Director,recommending that the council accept construction
of the Public Works Storage Building a.nd authorize final
payment.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Hardin,that Construction of the
Equipment Storage Building be accepted, and that special bills
from the Water and Sewer Fund be approved and warrants drawn.
Motion carried.
Street Fund
Harvey Vernier Architects fee for $175.00
Equipment Storage Bldq.
L & S Construction Co.Construction of Equip.3y444o50
Storage Bldg.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that the bills be approved
and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
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SPORTSMAN'S TAVERN -REQUEST FOR DANCE PERMIT
-~f{V Letter was read from Wayne Bennet,,Owner-manager of Sportsman's
Tavern,requesting permission to hold dances at the Sportsman's
Tavern, 508 E.Broadway,,J
Mayor Stadshaug explained to Council that in order to receive
permission from the Liquor Control Board,it must be approved by
City Council.chief Bjork reports that there have been .no ^_
problems as a result of dancing in taverns.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that permission for
dancing be granted to the Sportsman's Tavern.Motion carried. •
JAMES Go LQGID -DAMAGE CLAIM
oA Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L,Waggner,presenting
an insurance claim from James G„Logid,and explaining that the
claim has been forwarded to our insurance adjuster.
Motion by Skaug, seconded by Ebbert, that the minutes record the
receipt of the claim.Motion carried.
GARDEN HEIGHTS DRAINAGE -ENGINEERING REPORT
Mayor Stadshaug explained to Council that Mr.Thompson was
authorized to do some preliminary work and come back to Council
with a.report.
Mr.Thompson reminded the uouncil that through Mr.Waggener,a
meeting had been arranged with the Bureau of Reclamation engineers.
The conclusion was that maybe there should be some serious
investigation as to the extent of the ground water and to determine
where it might break out and how it might be handled.,'p--j
Suggestions seemed to indicate that some observation wells '
should be drilled along the bluff to determine the water levels
of the ground water table,and to try to conclude where tcvgo"
in and do some work to drain the water.However,Mr.Thompson felt
that before recommending such investigations,he wanted to bi sure
that this was the best method.Following ^ouncil's authorization
in February to make a preliminary study,Mr.Shannon, a soil expert
was engaged.Mr.Shannon and Mr.Thompson came to Moses Lake,/
went over the ground, and again met with the Bureau Engineers. It
developed that the-Bureau has observationwells in the area.One.
is at the intersection of 11G and Wheeler Road,one two miles east
of the intersection and one 2 miles south of the intersection.
The first two wells,drilled in 1951, were 50 feet deep and dry.•
Since that time the water has greatly increased in these wells.In
1958 it was within 19'of the ground.The third well was drilled
in 1955,and water was encountered at about 22'.Since that time
it has increased about 6'.Mr.Thompson and Mr.Shannon went to
Othello and observed the slides that have occurred on the east
side of the Canal.These slides are numerous and there seems to
be no pattern whatever.
Mr.Thompson showed Council charts of the.geological formation of
the area,explaining that when the ground water level got ufc high
enough to reach the ringold formation, it came out.Some of \t
has disappeared into the lake,some has gotten into the wells
and into the sewer system,and now it has come-out under these
homes.It may take 4 or 5 years for the water to pass from the
irrigated areas,through the ringold formations until it reaches
the face.
Mr.Thompson concluded that it was his recommendation that no
further investigation be conducted,and that any future problems
be handled on an individual basis.He said that there was a
possibility that there would be no further problems,if the
water has already found enough outlets.
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LIBRARY -AUTHORIZATION FOR BID CALL _-^//Zj /
Mr.Vernier reported that he would be ready to call for bids after
the middle of next week.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Ebbert,that the bid call be
authorized,with bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M.May 20,1964.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.324 -SIX YEAR STREET PLAN y -?y
Resolution No.324,adopting the six year street program 1964-1969
for the City of Moses Lake, Washington, was read.
Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,that Resolution No.324
adopting the 6 year Street Plan be adopted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 325 -ARTERIAL STREET PLAN REVISION //?7
Resolution No.32 5,accepting a revised arterial street plan for
the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Ebbert,that Resolution Mo.325,
accepting a revised arterial street plan be adopted.Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE MO.506 -AUTHORIZING BID CALL FOR LIBRARY BONDS /Oftf
Mr.Waggener explained that the timing is somewhat critical on
this ordinance,as it is required that the Notice of Bond Sale
be published 5 consecutive weeks.
Ordinance No.506,providing for the issuance,specifyir.g the
maturities and maximum interest rate and fixing the form of
S295.000.00 par value of "General Obligation Library Bonds,1964",
of the City to provide the funds necessary to pay the cost of
constructing,equipping and landscaping a new city library on the
Civic Center Site, and preparing the site therefor,including the
demolition and removal of the existing building thereon,as
authorized by the qualified voters of the City at a special
election held on October 22, 1963;and providing for the public
sale of such bonds,was read by title only.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Holm that an emergency be declared,
and that Ordinance No.506 be adopted on the first reading.
Motion canried.
ORDINANCE -INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPING AND APPLIANCES
Letter was read from Fire chief Otto Jensen requesting ace ':..
of a new gas ordinance.He explained that the Gas Board has
spent considerable time in the preparation of this new ordinance.
It has worked closely with the gas company and the fire depart
ment in its preparation All gas installers have been contacted
and advised of the proposed chances,and there has been no
opposition to the changes.
Also read, by title only, was the Ordinance repealing Gas ordinance
No.336 and providing regulations and standards relating to public
safety,regarding the sale,installation,alteration or repair
of any gas piping,appliances,chimney or vents,or any appur
tenances thereto,using gas as a fuel,now or hereafter to be
placed in or attached to any building ;>r structure within the
City of Moses Lake,Washington and providing for the issuance of
permits,and the collection of fees therefore;providing for
the licensing of persons encaged in the business of installing,
maintaining,altering,extending,or repairing gas pines:and"
providing penalties for the violation of this ordinance and
repealing all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith.,
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the first reading of
the ordinance be accepted.Motion carried.
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OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -SET PUBLIC HEARING
lQOL\Letter was read from James W.Wright,Building and Planning
'Director,advising that the Planning Commission received the
proposed amendment to the off-street parking regulations at Its
regular meeting on April 9,19640 The Planning Commissionv
recommended that the City Council set April 23,1964 as a date
for a public hearing for both the City Council and the
Planning Commission._
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that the Public Hearing fox-
off-street parking be set for April 23,1964.Motion*carried.%
Mr.Waggener informed the Council that next TueSday night,
April 21,has been set as a study session for some of the farmers.
STATE EXAMINERS REPORT OF 1962 RECORDS
\&Mr0 Waggener commented that the leport indicates that the blanket
bond does not cover the people who are required by law to be
bonded.This was checked out two years ago,and it was found thai
these people are covered by the blanket bond. After this exam
ination an endorsement was requested to be sure that all employees
are covered.
The blanket bond is in the amount of $5,000.Mr.Waggener suggest
ed that if it was felt that $5,000 on a non-cumulative basis is
not adequate,perhaps the amount of the bond should be raised.
Council requested that they be provided with more information
concerning costs of bonds.
Mayor Stadshaug remarked that this was the third audit report
that he had received,and that each year they are getting'r
shorter with very little criticism.He read the last para
graph of the report,which expressed the auditors appreciation"
to the City officials and employees for their courtesy and
cooperation*„Mr.Hardin requested that Council go on record as
commending the city Staff.
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND -REPORT OF ACTUARY
\($fa Mr°Wa99ener stated that through 1964,^mill was being set aside
'as a result of a report made in 1959.There is one person draw
ing disability, which was not anticipated in 1959„Starting in
the 1965 budget,we will be paying one full mill,or about $13,00C
This millage is statutory and we do not have any choice.
SANITATION CONTRACT -RENEWAL OF LICENSE
pwfl The extension Agreement was read.Mr.Waggener said that the
V"original contract between the City and Mr.Dietrich resulted from
competitiyie bids in 195 7, and the terms have been re-negotiated
several times.*hat contract expired in August of 1962 and Mr.
Dietrich was issued a license at that time,as it was technically
illegal to grant a 5 year contract.Mr.Fuller has contacted Mr,
Dietrich,and he is in agreement with the terms of this license.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by McDonald,that the city Manager
be authorized to sign the Extension Agreement.Motion carried,
MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT -APPOINTMENT
Letter was read from Mayor Stadshaug,requesting confirmation
of his appointment of Earl Dallman to the Mosquito Control
District.
Mr.Stadshaug stated that he and Mr.Waggener had talked to Mr.
Dallman and he has agreed to accept the appointment.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,confirming the appointment of
Mr.Earl Dallman to the Mosquito Control District.Motion carriec
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AS SOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES MEETING
The Convention is to be held at the Ridpath Hotel In Spokane on
May 13, 14 and 15.
Mr.Stadshaug explained that Moses Lake is entitled to two voting
delegates,just the same amount as every other City.
Mr.Waggener stated that he felt the meeting was important for
the opportunitv of exchanging ideas with people from other
communities,and also to keep in close association with the
Association of Washington Cities.
No action was taken on appointment of voting delegates until
it was determined who would be able to attend the convention.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
Mary LQ MTpTiy
:ity Clerk