1964 04 28888
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION - 8:00 P.M. -CITY HALL April 28, 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.McDonald.
Minutes of the last regular Council meeting of April 15,1964 were
approved by the Council, as written.
BILLS were audited by the Council. Motion by Hardin, seconded by
McDonald,that the bills be approved and warrants drawn.Motion
carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $803.35
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - Total Amount Paid 429.03
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 3,209.09
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 2,366.88
STREET -Total Amount Paid 1,229.86
WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 1,366.06
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 142.21
TOTAL $9,546.48
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
Street Arterial
Mcatee and Heathe,Inc.- Pioneer Way, Wheeler Road $1,507.39
Fifth Avenue intersection
paving,patching around
curbing and paving driveway,
75%Arterial Construction,
Repair and Improvement
^Proby and Baxter - ET310 Moduvac Traffic Controller
75%of cost from Street Arterial $121.68
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the bills be approved
and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
Street
McAtee and Heathe, Inc. -Pioneer Way,Wheeler Road,502.46
Fifth Avenue intersection
paving,patching around
curbing and paving driveway.
25%Street Matching Fund
Proby and Baxter -ET310 Moduvac Traffic Controller 40.56
25% of cost from Street Matching Fund
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that the bills be approved
and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
LIBRARY -HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener explaining
that Cascade Natural Gas Corporation requested the opportunity to
appear before Council regarding the proposed heating and air
conditioning equipment in the Moses Lake Library.Mr.Waggener
asked Grant County PUD to provide information similar to that
submitted by Cascade ^atural Gas,and enclosed both submittals
for Council consideration.
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LIBRARY -HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT <Continued)
Mr. Carlson, of Cascade Natural Gas Corp. said that what they
primarily wanted was to bring the argument to the Council so that
they could hear both sides.He stated that he was not prepared
to answer about the possibility of the fire station and library
being on one meter,although he felt that it could probably be
done since Chestnut street is being vacated.If possible,it
would further reduce the operating costs. He suggested that
bids could be obtained on both gas and electricity.
Mr.Crowe of Grant County PUD stated that their submittal was
furnished at the request of Mr.Waggener,and that they had
nothing further to add.
Mr.Vernier explained that in discussing this previously with
Council he gave only the conclusions without the statistical
evidence, but that they did make a thorough study. It is not
something that could be put in as an alternate.It would mean
designing the building differently for a gas plant and a heat
pump.Mr.Vernier introduced the mechanical Engineer,Mr.Rice,
who stated that the structure of the building more or less
indicated the type of system,and that as a matter of economy
they went to the heat pump.An alternate would mean a complete
redesign of the system.
Mr. Crowe explained to Council the chart submitted by PUD showing
how they arrived at the heating requirements and cost. He stated
that the heat pump would supply heating about 85% of the time,and
the resistance heat would be required for only about 15%of the
time.
Mayor Stadshaug said that it was his feeling that the gentlemen
from Cascade Corp.were in order to make a request to present r—\
their position,but when the city hires an architect,they place
confidence in his selection..,'*
Motion by Hardin,seconded by McDonald,to go ahead with the heat
pump system as approved before.Motion carried.
FIRE EQUIPMENT -REQUEST TO CALL BIDS
^1 Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,requesting
:Qi authorization to call for bids in accordance with the accompanying
specifications and notice inviting bids.Mr.Waggener proposed
that the equipment be financed through sale of general obligation
bonds issued within the 15 mill limit.He further proposed
that the $1200.00 annual payment to the rural fire district for
protection of the lower peninsula be discontinued in 1965.Purchas
of the equipment will then mean an increased annual burden of
approximately $1500.00 from current revenues,with no increase in
tax millage.
Mayor Stadshaug asked if the question of discontinuing payment to
the rural fire district had been discussed with them.
Chief Jensen leplied that it had been discussed.Their cost to
answer first alarms is quite near the $1200 figure so it -does not
pose any problems to them.The mutual aid agreement would P^
still be in effect.The National Board has increased our
response distance to 3 miles,which brings most of the peninsulc
area within our distance.
Chief Jensen explained that pumpers are available in increments of
750,1000,1250 and 1500 and that he believes the 1500 gallonjjer
minute pumper necessary.Every additional gallon of water which
can be put on a building means the difference in being in control
or not being in control.We must buy our equipment and gear our
operation to the big fire.
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FIRE EQUIPMENT -REQUEST TO CALL BIDS (Continued)
Mr. Ebbert expressed concern over maintenance costs of the larger
piece of equipment.
Cliff Wanzer,Equipment Maintenance Supervisor,stated that as far
as maintenance is concerned, he could not see the need for major
maintenance with either type of equipment.However,if it should
be necessary,the bigger pumper is going to cost 2 to 3 times as
much for maintenance.
Chief Jensen explained that the difference between the 1500 gpm
pumper and the 1250 gpm pumper is one hose stream.The 1500
gpm pumper has 6 discharge ports and the 1250 gpm pumper has 5
discharge ports,and the capacity of each hose is 250 gpm.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the City Manager be
authorized to call for bids on the equipment as specified in the
accompanying specification.Motion carried,with Mr.Ebbert and
Mr.Holm voting no.
ORDINANCE NO. 507 -INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPING AND APPLIANCES - 2ND
READING /<-<V
Ordinance No.507 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,chimneys or vents,or any appurtenances thereto,
using gas as a fuel,now or hereafter to be placed in or attached
to any building or 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 engaged in the business of installing,maintaining,
altering,extending or repairing gas pipes;and providing
penalties for the violation of this ordinance and repealing all
ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith,was read by
title only.
Mayor Stadshaug explained that this updated the original ordinance,
and that it had been discussed with the various individuals
concerned.
Motion by Skaug, seconded by Eng,adopting Ordinance No.507*,
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.326 -SETTING DATE OF LID PRELIMINARY HEARINGS .,——/0U>J'
Resolution No.326 of the City Council of the city of Moses Lake
declaring its intention to improve West Broadway by grading,
graveling,constructing and installing storm drainage,asphalt
concrete pavement,curbs and sidewalks and to create a local
improvement district to assess a part of the cost and expense of
said improvements against properties in such district specially
benefited thereby;and notify all persons who may desire to
object to said improvements to appear and present their objections
at a meeting of the city Council to be held on May 26,1964,was
read by title only.
Garth Anderson commented that we have contacted our bonding
attorney and cleared the procedure with him.Property owners
have been notified that there will be an informal meeting in
Council Chambers at City Hall Thursday,April 30, at 8:00 P.M.
Motion by Ebbert, seconded by Skaug, adopting Resolution No. 326
setting the date of the preliminary hearing on May 26,1964.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO.327 -ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM GRANT COUNTY TREASURER
\Q Resolution No.327 accepting the conveyance of real estate to.gl the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read.
Mr.Waggener explained that these are pieces of property that had
been foreclosed on through local improvement district procedure.
Motion by Hardin, seconded by McDonald, that Resolution No. 327
be adopted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 328 -ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FROM STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
\Q Letter was read from Mr.Cobley,Chief Right of Way Agent of
xp the State Highway Commission requesting approval of the Quitclaim
\deed,and payment of the recording fee of $3.00.Resolution No.
328,accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses
Lake, Washington, was read by title only.
Mr.Waggener explained that these are lands that became surplus
with the abandonment of plans for an interchange between Stratford
Road and Grape Drive.The City needs the right of way on Valley
Road, and the right of way on Grape Drive will be useful to have.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Holm,adopting Resolution No.328
accepting the conveyance of real estate.Motion carried.
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES ANNUAL MEETING -VOTING DELEGATES
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vS)Mayor Stadshaug recalled that it had been his position that he
y would appoint the delegates to the convention to be held in
Spokane.Mr.Stadshaug will be attending the meeting,and Mr.
Hardin plans to attend the entire Conference.Mayor Stadshaug
appointed Mr.Hardin arid himself as the voting delegates.%
ORDINANCE NO.508 -CONDEMNATION OF AIR SPACE EASEMENT AT AIRPORT
JJ Ordinance No.508 providing for the condemnation of an air space
.Qu easement for airport purposes for the city of Moses Lake,
I Washington and providing for the condemnation,appropriation,
taking and damaging of air space over land necessary therefor,
providing for the payment thereof,and declaring an emergency,
was read by title only.
Mr.Waggener explained that when we applied for federal funds
three years ago, part of the agreement that the City signed was
that we would obtain clear zone easements.Approximately 1 year
ago we were able to acquire the proper clear zone to the north.
We have been negotiating for the property to the south and have
been completely unsuccessful.We have delayed as long as
possible,and will now have to go to the FAA and request an
extension of time.
Motion by McDonald,seconded by Skaug,declaring an emergency,
and adopting Ordinance No.508.Motion carried.
SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -CORRESPONDENCE
An inter-office communication from Mr.Msttoon and Mr.Jones,
to Mr.Prahl and Mr.Gray of the Department of Highways,was
read.This communication transmitted copies of the city of
Moses Lake revised arterial street plan and 6 year street plan,
and complimented the Moses Lake Public Works Director for the job
he has done on the 6 year plan.
Mayor Stadshaug stated that this communication was indicative of
the relationship that the Highway District has with our Public
Works Director, and he commended Mr.Anderson and his department,
and Mr.Waggener for the communication.
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LIBRARY -1963 ANNUAL REPORT
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The Library Report was read by Mr.Waggener for Council information.
SEARS -REQUEST TO UTILIZE TENT FOR SALE—//yy
Mrs.Groom,representing Sears,explained that it is the desire
of the company to present samples of tents and camping equipment
and to show some sporting films and some films on Alaska.There
will be no large tent,but rather a display of tents.
It was determined that there would be no conflict with ordinance,
so no action was necessary by Council.
BLANKET POSITION BOND -DEDUCTIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE PROGRAM /O^j/
Mr.Waggener explained that there is no legal requirement as to
the amount of bond that we carry. The present blanket bond is for
$5,000 and it was felt that that might not be adequate coverage.
A letter from Rogers &Norman was submitted,showing the compara
tive costs for various blanket position bonds.
Mr.Norman,of Rogers &Norman,Inc.,said that the Treasurer is
presently bonded for $40,000,and that Mr.Waggener and Mr.Kaynor
could be added to that bond,but the premiums for that would be
high.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng, that the discussion of the
blanket position bond be tabled.Motion carried.
Mr.Norman explained the various credits which could be obtained
by a deductible property damage program, and the annual additional
premiums applicable to higher limits for bodily injury and
property damage.
-Mr.Norman further commented that his office had not been in
agreement with the underwriters of the company in the manner in
which they had applied an experience schedule rating plan.Rogers
&Norman felt that a 3 year period,rather than a four year period
should apply in computing a loss ratio.This was eventually
vreferred to the home office,and resulted in a credit of $239.30.
Mr.Waggener explained that the information submitted by Mr.
*Norman was requested by the City because the governmental
immunity has been removed,and it was felt that insurance
coverages should be increased.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary L.Hctpley
City Clerk