1964 12 08947
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-CITY HALL December 8,1964
The City Council met in regular sessions with the meeting called to order
by Mayor Stadshaug.Other Councilmen present were: K. H.McDonald,
Forrest Hardin,Jack Eng,Otto Skaug,Gordon Ebbert and Monte Holm.
Minutes of the last regular Council meeting of November 24, 1964,were
approved by the Council,as written.
BILLS were audited by the Council.Moved by Hardin,seconded by
Monte Holm that warrants be drawn and the bills be paid.Passed {
unanimously.
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $7,692.91
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 225.26
LIBRARY-Total Amount Paid 70.00
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 53.50
STREET -Total Amount Paid 1,717.13
WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 1,423.19
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 5,070.63
TOTAL $16,252.62
SPECIAL BILLS -The following special bills were read:
GOB #9
Leonard Plumbing -Mechanical Contract
Progress Estimate No. 4 11,548.63
Don H.Swartz,Inc -Electrical Contract
Progress Estimate #4 3,168.01
Floyd 0.Swenson -Progress Estimate No.6 16,072.22 L_
Moved by K. H.McDonald,seconded by Monte Holm that these
special bills be paid on GOB #9.Passed unanimously.
Water &Sewer
Leonard Plumbing Co.-Contract 64-05 3,532.42
Progress Payment #2
Mathews Steel Buildings -Contract 64-05 452.61
Well No.9 Pumphouse
Progress Payment #2
Basin Electric -Contract 64-05
Electrical Work 75%complete 1,310.09
Shinn Irrigation Equipment Co. -Contract 64-05 6,747.37
100%complete
Moved by Monte Holm,seconded by Forrest Hardin that special
bills from the Water and Sewer Fund for Well No. 9 be paid.Passed
unanimously.
GOB #9
Floyd 0.Swenson -Steps for existing library 57.22
Moved by Mr. Hardin,seconded by Mr. Skaug, that this bill be
paid.Passed unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS ON MARKET STREET L.I.D.
Letters of protest from Metropolitan Mortgage and Securities
Company,R.Charles Vowell,Ruben E.Silence,Samuel B.Lyons,Jr.,
Mrs.Kathleen L.Snider and E. R.Snider,Mr.and Mrs.Thomas
C.Wisniewski were read,amounting to 12.44%of the total cost
of the project.It was noted that R.Charles Vowell was not the
owner of the property.87.5%are in favor of the project.
ORDINANCE NO.519 ESTABLISHING MARKET STREET L.I.D.-SECOND READING
The Ordinance was read by title only.Moved by Mr.Holm to accept
the second reading.Second by Mr. Skaug,passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.520 -AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE ON STRATFORD ROAD -SECOND
READING /0^~y
Moved by Mr.Skaug that the Ordinance be adopted.Second by Mr.
Hardin.Passed unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON WEST BROADWAY
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Letter from City Manager was read and the Ordinance was read in its
entirety.This item has been brought before the Council previously
and had been disapproved.It has been resubmitted by the Planning
Commission as the nearness of new buildings to the street is
becoming more obvious as the street is being completed.Mr.Holm
asked that he be put on record as being against this set back.Mr.
Besselman presented the following letter,signed by three property
owners,protesting this action:
"Moses Lake City Council
321 S.Balsam Street
Moses Lake,Washington
December 8,1964
Gentlemen:
We the undersigned,who own the majority of the vacant
lots along Broadway between Marina Drive and Commerce Way
do not want 25 foot set backs on these lots for the
reasons listed below.
(1) A dangerous and hazardous condition would be created
by cars entering on to this 25 foot set back,and
then backing out over the sidewalk.These sidewalks
are used by many of the children attending Frontier
Junior High,and the Midway School.
(2)It would be unsightly in lots of cases where careless
renters would leave this grow into a weed patch.
(3) At this time, with the economic situation as it is,
we would say it is unwise to do anything that might
restrict a new business from locating along this area.
/s/Eric D.Peterson
/s/S.Besselman
/s/Russel Hansen "
A motion was made by Mr.Holm to table action on this matter until
the property owners are contacted.Motion died for want of a
second.
Russel Hansen pointedout that this item was brought up six months
ago and turned down as a bad proposition. Asked why it is
brought up again.Asked whether it was important and had the
situation changed?Mayor Stadshaug explained that this particular
item was brought up at that time and the City Council overruled
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON WEST BROADWAY (Contd)
the City Planning Commission.A request has come up to create a
similar recommendation on Stratford Road and the Planning Commission
reiterated its feeling on West Broadway and asked the Council to
reconsider,feeling that possibly at that time there were items
that were brought up that possibly made a difference and as this
is an approach to the city from the interstate highway it should
be reconsidered.Mr.Hardin stated that he made the motion to go
against the Planning Commission's request at that time which was
passed,but since that time some things have happened and he
felt it was lack of vision on his part and now he could see the
possibilities of the area and thinks it is good for the area
and the community and the city to take a good look at the 25
foot set back.Said he had the opportunity of requesting 'that
it be reopened at the last Council meeting.
There were further demerits to the set back discussed by Mr.
Hansen and Mr.Besselman regarding the hazards to school children,
the taxes on unused property,lack of enforcement of litter laws,
etc. Mr.McDonald pointed out that the Council is not trying to
make a hardship on anyone-but are only trying to plan the town for
the best interests of everyone;that it is necessary to dream a
little to create better planning.Mr.Hoeft,Building and Planning
Director,said that the 25 foot setback is a minimum set back,
and that the purpose of the set back is to be able to park cars in
the front of the store rather than utilize the land in the rear of
the store for parking.That they are thinking in terms of types
of businesses that will be located on Broadway.Referred to the
Zoning Ordinance.Pointed out the advantages of tourist business
to the City.The thought of the Planning Commission,which he
concurred with,is that to allow a person to build on the road
line today is going to discourage the new builder who wants vision
from both sides.Now is the time to properly develop the street.
Mayor Stadshaug felt that nothing could be added to the discussio
and that a motion would be entertained.Motion by K. H.
McDonald that we endorse the 25 foot set back and accept the
first reading of the Ordinance on the set back on West Broadway.
Second by Mr.Hardin.Yes votes:K. H.McDonald,Jack Eng,
Forrest Hardin,Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug.No votes:Monte Holm.
Motion passed.Mayor Stadshaug reminded those in attendance
that the Ordinance would be on the agenda two weeks from tonight.
RESOLUTION REGARDING USBR WHEELER ROAD UTILITIES
This item has been deferred at the request of the U. S.Bureau of
Reclamation and there is no need to consider it at this time.
SOUTH GRANT COUNTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INSURANCE PROPOSAL
Letter was read from the City Manager requesting that this item
be delayed until the next regular session on December. 22, so
that it can be studied.A study session was set for December 15
at 7 p.m.
FEDERAL GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS CONSTRUCTION
Letter from Wash'ngton State Pollution Control Commission read as
follows:
"Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City Hall
Moses Lake,Washington
Re:Federal Grant Application for Sewage Treatment Works
Construction City of Moses Lake,WPC-Wn-186
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FEDERAL GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS CONSTRUCTION (Continued)
Gentlemen:
Federal Grant Application under PL660 for the construction of
additions and modifications to the existing sewage treatment plant
and replacement of interceptor sewers submitted by the ^ity of Moses
Lake has been considered and the plan as proposed conforms with
the water pollution control program of the State of Washington.
By this letter you are hereby notified that the city of Moses
Lake project has been qualified for a grant of not to exceed
$67,380.Upon notification by the U.S.Public Health Service
that Congress has appropriated the necessary funds for continu
ation of the PL 660 program,your application will be certified
by the Pollution Control Commission.A Grant offer from the PHS
should be forthcoming in the near future.
You are urged to proceed as rapidly as possible with preparation
of construction plans and specifications and submit them for
approval to the Pollution Control Commission in accordance with
established rules and regulations.Approval by the Commission
and the Public Health Service is essential before calling for
bids.Any Grant Offer may be jeopardized if this procedure is
not followed.
An evaluation of the progress of the project will take place in
November of 1965.Therefore,every effort should be made to
start construction during the coming fiscal year.
Do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions
regarding your project or the Federal Grant Program.
Very truly yours,
/s/Roy M.Harris,Director
RMH:PF
cc U.S.Public Health Service,San Francisco
State Denartment of Health,Spokane
Pollution Control Co.amission,Spokane "
The Mayor Noted that the City Manager and the City Attorney are
working on this item.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
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June Rector
City Clerk Pro-Tern