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1965 01 26960 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-CITY HALL January 26,1965 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 January 12, 1965 were approved by the Council as written. i 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 $2,548.89 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 4,039.09 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 99.88 PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 190.49 STREET -Total Amount Paid 384.94 WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 314.61 SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 45.96 TOTAL ..........$7,623.86 SPECIAL BILLS The following special bill was read: GOB #9 Const. Harvey Vernier,Architect - Fee based on building $2,538.66 and equipment contract costs as of December 18, 1964. Lj Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng,that the bill be approved and warrant drawn.Motion carried. ORDINANCE -AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE WEST BROADWAY -2ND READING Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,Merle W.JO Hoeft,presenting the Planning Commission recommendation that the second reading of the ordinance be deferred until the February 9 meeting,to relieve possible legal complications regarding the "CM"zone -paragraph 150.50 -Conditions. Mr.Hoeft explained that the paragraph refers to conditions regarding the storage and display of materials.In talking to the City Attorney,he felt there could be a legal complication.• The Planning Commission has asked for a suggested revision at the next Planning Commission meeting. Mr.Calbom said that the present "CM"ordinance does not authorize the display of merchandise in any front yard.Conse quently in the public hearing there were some misconceptions. Arguments by members of the Planning Commission,for instance, suggested there could be storage and display of merchandise in front yards.The only exceptions to outside storage or display for sale would be automobiles,boat trailers or something of that nature that isn't necessarily sold indoors,however,these items cannot be displayed within the front yard set back requirement. Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the second reading of the proposed ordinance be deferred until the mefting of February 23,1965.Motion carried. 961 January 26, 1965 ORDINANCE -AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS -2nd READING /\.Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,Merle W. Hoeft,presenting the Planning Commission recommendation that the second reading of the proposed ordinance be deferred until the February 9 Council meeting.Being advised of actions by previous Planning Commissions,the Planning Commission has reviewed the wording of the proposed ordinance. Mr.Hoeft explained that apparently in the past the Planning Commission interpreted the ordinance to mean 30,000 gallons per tank. This proposed ordinance limits the above ground storage — to 50,000 gallons in the Ml zone. Mr.Calbom suggested that the ordinance should be amended to delete the 50,000 gallon above ground storage in the Ml zone because each case is subject to approval by the Planning Commission after favorable recommendation by the Fire Chief.Apparently there is one case where there are 3 or 4 tanks of 30,000 gallons apiece on one tract,which is in violation of the ordinance as written. Motion by Hardin, seconded by McDonald, that the second reading of the ordinance be delayed until February 9,as requested by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. McNELLY ADDITION -PROPOSED VACATION OF PLAT in Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,Merle W. Hoeft,presenting the Planning Commission recommendation that Council follow the necessary procedures to vacate the plat excepting the ten feet dedicated for widening of Stratford Road. Also read was a letter from Assistant city Engineer, William Daugaard,recommending approval for vacation of the McNelly Addition except for the additional ten feet along Stratford Road which was included in the original dedication.The McNelly Plat falls entirely within the area which the State Highway Depart ment will be purchasing for right-of-way for the Stratford Road interchange. Letter from Mr. A. d.McNelly,requesting the vacation of the plat to eliminate the expense of the bond,which is due January 22,1965,was also read. Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted,and the Public Hearing on the vacation of McNelly Addition be set for February 23,1965. Motion carried. ••• PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK -REQUEST TO ROTATE BANKING SERVICES Letter was read from Mr.M. R.Vernon,Assistant Vice President and Manager of People's Notional Bank,requesting that the City's entire banking relationship be rotated between People's National Bank and Seattle First National Bank.Mr.Vernon pointed out that the City's active account has been with Seattle First National Bank since 1958.An inactive account of $30,000 has been maintained at People's Bank for a few years. Mayor Stadshaug said that he felt Council should take the matter under advisement and go over it with the City Manager when he returns. Mr.Vernon said that he had approached Mr.Waggener 3 or 4 years ago, and at that time the inactive account was established.He again approached Mr.Waggener 3 or 4 weeks ago, and Mr.Waggener suggested that he write the letter. Motion by Ebbert, seconded by Holm, that the request for rotation of banking services be postponed until February 9, and that a study session be held on the matter. Motion carried, with Mr. Hardin abstaining from voting on the motion. The study session was set for Tuesday evening,February 2,at 7:30 p.m. ~ January 26,1965 962 RESOLUTION NO.3 54 -BUREAU OF RECLAMATION RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND SEWERAGE FACILITIES //(ft* Resolution No.354,declaring intention to temporarily continue water and sewerage facilities lease with the United States; authorizing application for permit to construct improvements to sewerage facilities and on rights of way of the United States; requesting the Bureau of Reclamation to apply to General Services Administration for transfer of water and sewerage facilities and rights of way to the City of Moses Lake;and declaring the intent of the City of Moses Lake to thereafter maintain said facilities and provide water and sewer service at specified rates to the Bureau of Reclamation facilities as a condition of transfer,was read. Mayor Stadshaug pointed out that the lift station is involved in the proposed expansion on Wheeler Road. Mr.McLanahan said that if the City does not get these facilities, but improves them for Pronto Foods,they will be improving facilities that are not theirs.It will save approximately $10,000 to have these facilities to improve rather than having to build new ones.The City has enlarged the pumps and has been maintaining the lift station. Mr.Calbom said that the Bureau requires the resolution signifying the intent of the City so that they can go to General Services Administration. Motion by Eng,seconded by Holm,that Resolution No adopted.Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M ATTEST: Mary Li Hopley City Clerk Harojrd"J. Mayor 354 be