1965 02 23966
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-CITY HALL February 23,1965
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 February 9, 1965 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 $3,669.39
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 16,113.62
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 552.46
PARK &RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 1,110.84
STREET -Total Amount Paid 3,859.81
WATER &SEWER -Total Amount Paid 3,868.87
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 40.56
TOTAL $29,215.55
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
GOB #9 Construction
American Seating Co. -Display Easel $37.44
Gaylord Bros,Inc.- 2 Display Racks, 2 803.57
Dictionary Stands,
4 Book Trucks and Book
Ends
Don H.Swartz,Inc. -Install Conduit &Wire 638.81
for Fire Alarm System.
Fire Alarm System -Moses
Lake Library
Motion by Hardin,seconded by McDonald,that the special bills
from GOB #9 Construction be paid.Motion carried.
Water &Sewer
Basin Electric -Release of Retainage -Contract $308.26
64-05.Wiring for Well #9
Also read was a letter from Assistant City Engineer,William
Daugaard recommending release of the 15%retainage.The 30-day
lien period has elapsed and no liens have been filed against
Basin Electric for labor or materials.
Leonard Plumbing -Release of Retainage -Contract $1,860.17
64-05.Water nain and Piping
for Well No.9
Also read was a letter from Assistant City Engineer,William
Daugaard recommending that Council authorize release of the
15%retainage.The 30 day lien period has elapsed and no liens
have been filed against Leonard Plumbing for labor or materials,
Clearances have been received from the Tax Commission and the
Department of Labor and Industries.
967 February 23,1965
SPECIAL BILLS (Continued)
Water &Sewer
Mathews Steel Buildings -Final Payment -Contract $776.15
64-05.Pumphouse for
Well No.9
Also read was a letter from Assistant City Engineer,William
Daugaard,recommending acceptance of the work.
Stevens &Thompson,Inc. -Professional Engineering $3,600.00
Services,Sewage Treatment
Plant (20%of $18,000
estimated Engineering ^ost)
Motion by Holm,seconded by Skaug,that the special bills
from the Water and Sewer Fund be paid,,in accordance with the
recommendations by Mr.Daugaard.Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -PICKUP TRUCKS
Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,
0 'recommending acceptance of the low bid of C & V Auto Sales &
Service,for 3 pickup trucks, in the amount of $4,361.46.Other
bids received were:
Boyle Chevrolet,Inc.$4,467.43
Thompson Equipment Co.4,948.17
Moses Lake Ford Sales 4,600.00
Mr.Waggener said there was concern over the 50 to 90 day
delivery date,however,in the past the 30 day delivery date
has not been met,and since there is no penalty,he did not
feel he cuuld recommend going to the second bid.C & V Auto
Sales expects to be able to make delivery in 50 days,but to (
protect themselves,ran it up to 90 days.Principal concern is
the panel truck used by the Poundmaster.
Mr.Skaug pointed out that the bid bond of C & V Auto Sales was
$5.00 short.
Motion by Holm,seconded by McDonald,that the low bid of C & V
Auto Sales be accepted,with a waiver of eligibility because of
the bid bond being $5.00 short.Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING -PROPOSED VACATION OF McNELLY ADDITION
\j}Mayor Stadshaug opened the Public Hearing.
There were no comments from the audience regarding the proposed
vacation of McNelly Addition.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng,that the Public Hearing be
closed.Motion carried.
Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,Merle W.
Hoeft,submitting information to Council in support of the
Planning Commission recommendation to vacate the plat,excepting
the 10 foot width to retain title to the full half width of
Stratford Road.In accordance with present plans the land
will be entirely consumed by the Washington State Highway
Department in constructing the interchange at Highway 17 and
Stratford Road.
Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,that the city attorney
be instructed to prepare an ordinance for consideration at the
meeting of March 9,1965.Motion carried.
February 23,1965 968
PROPOSAL -PROSPECTUS FOR WATER AND SEWER BONDS -MARSHALL &MEYER
.
Mayor Stadshaug recalled that at the last meeting the proposal
was made by Mr.Rae,and action was deferred until this meeting.
Mr.Waggener said that concern has been that people out of the
area,now knowing conditions of local economy,might be concerned
by the Larson closure,and as Pronto Foods has no background or
history,we are concerned about marketability of the bonds,and
about interest on the bonds.
Mr.Hardin said that he had contacted Seattle First's investment
council concerning the bonds.They said that Marshall and Meyer
is a very reputable firm,and under the circumstances,it would
be wise to accept this proposal.The better the presentation,
the more chance we have of getting a reasonable rate,and also of
selling the bonds themselves.
Motion by Holm,seconded by McDonald,that the proposal of
Marshall &Meyer to prepare the prospectus for the Water and
Sewer bonds,be accepted.Motion carried.
INSURANCE CLAIM -AL SMITH -PROPERTY DAMAGE /
/osy
Letter was read from Mr.Waggener,presenting an insurance
claim for personal property damage by Mr.Al Smith.This claim
has been forwarded to the Insurance Agency for processing.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the minutes note the
receipt of the claim by Al Smith.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE -STORAGE OF MERCHANDISE
Letter was read from Building and Planning Director,Merle W.
Hoeft,submitting the Planning Commission request that Council
review the proposed ordinance identifying display and sale of
commodities,and/or storage of merchandise,supplies or
commodities,and approve its adoption.
The Ordinance,amending Ordinance No.433 entitled "The
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,
Washington"by repealing chat part of Section 150.20 entitled
"Conditions"and adding a new section to be known as Section 150.25
entitled "Conditions"pertaining to the sale,display or storage of
merchandise or commodities,was read by title only.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng,that the first reading of the
ordinance be accepted,and that a public hearing be set for the
March 9 meeting.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.522 -AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE -WEST BROADWAY jj
SECOND READING
SQ&?
Ordinance No.522,amending Sections 150.60 and 155.60 of
Ordinance No.433,entitled "The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Moses Lake,Washington",by amending the front
yard setback requirements,was read.
Mr.Ebbert suggested that the ordinance be changed to read
"A minimum front yard building setback of twenty-five feet..."
Mr.Hardin and Mr.McDonald cited examples of other cities that
have setback requirements,and spoke in favor of the minimum
setback.Mr.Holm siad that he has been against it from the
beginning,and is still against it.
Motion by Eng,seconded by Skaug, that the second leading be
accepted with the addition of the word minimum, and that
Ordinance No. 522 be adopted.Motion carried with Mr.Holm
voting no.
969 February 23,1965
ORDINANCE NO.521 -AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS -FIRE TRUCK
a Ordinance No.521,of the City of Moses Lake, Washington,
0 providing for the issuance and sale of $40,000 par value of
"General Obligation Fire Truck Bonds, 1965" of the City for
the purpose of providing the funds to acquire a 1500 gallon
per minute triple combination pumper fire truck;specifying
the maturities and fixing the form and maximum interest rate
of the bonds; and establishing a "Fire Truck Acquisition fund"
and a "General Obligation Fire Truck Bond Fund,1965"was
read by title only.
Mr.Waggener suggested that as Council has actually called for
bids for this equipment and it is to be delivered in about 45
days, and since there has been considerable discussion,the
second reading of the ordinance be waived.This will allow
us to proceed with the call for bids.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Eng, that the second reading of
Ordinance be waived,and the Ordinance be adopted.Motion
carried.
Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,authorizing the call for
bids for the Fire Truck Bonds for March 23,1965.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.356 -AUTHORIZING GRANTING OF DEED TO STATE OF WASHINGTON,
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Resolution No. 356,authorizing the granting of a deed to the
State of Washington,Department of Highways,in the matter of
SSH No. 11-G (S.R.17)Jet.PSH No. 18 to Ephrata Wye, was read
by title only.
Mayor Stadshaug recalled that this is property that was secured
last fall by the City of Moses Lake for improvement of inter
section of Nelson Road and 11G.The State Highway Department
has found it necessary to secure limited access rights.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Hardin,that Resolution No.356
authorizing conveyance of property to the State of Washington
Highway Department be adopted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.357 ACCEPTING DEED
Resolution No. 357,accepting a Statutory Warranty Deed,
conveying property to the City of Moses Lake from Jessica L.
Longston and C. V.Zaser,was reid.
These lots were acquired for expansion of the sewage disposal
plant at a cost of $10,500.00
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that Resolution No.357 be
adopted.Motion carried.
SWEDBERG POOL -APPROVAL OF PLAQUE
r^Mr.Daugaard showed sketches of the proposed plaque,honoring
Ted Swedberg,designed by the Engineering Department at the
request of the Lions Club.The Lions Club would rather the
plaque read "in memory of"instead of "in honor of" if Council
agrees.If approved,the plaque will be sent to a foundry to
be case in bronze.
Motion by McDonald,seconded by Holm,approving the plaque in
memory of Mr.Swedberg.Motion carried.
1
February 23,1965 970
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -PROTECTIVE COATING OF WATER TANKS
Letter was read from Assistant City Engineer,William Daugaar
requesting permission to have Mr.Crom,of Stevens and Thompson,
prepare specifications for applying a protective coating to the
Lakeview Terrace tanks,using the hot coal tar coating.Mr.
Daugaard also requested permission to issue a call for bids to
be sent out as soon as specifications are ready,and bids to be
opened at 2:00 P.M.Friday,March 19,1965.
Mr.Crom inspected the Juniper Street tank on February 10, 1965,
and gave estimates on several types of protective coatings.Mr.
Crom is of the opinion that the hot coal tar protection is far
superior to the other methods,and recommends that the hot coal
tar coating be used.
Mr.Daugaard said that it probably will take about 6 weeks to
do the two tanks,and they would like to start with the Lakeview
Terrace tank,which is the highest.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that Mr.Daugaard be
authorized to have specifications prepared,and to call for
bids to be opened on March 19 at 2:00 P.M.Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -GASOLINE
Letter was read from City Manager,Chester L.Waggener,requesting
authorization to join with the Moses Lake School District in a
bid call for gasoline for 1965.This procedure was first
effected one year ago and resulted in a savings of approximately
.02 per gallon.rhe proposed date for opening bids is March 8
at 2 P.M.with bids to be considered by the City Council at their
regular meeting of March 9,1965.
Motion by McDonald,seconded by Hardin,that the City Manager be
authorized to call for bids with the School District.Motion
carried.
Mr.Jerry Foy,representing the large group of J.C.'s in the audience,
reminded Council that the move into the new library will be in about
two weeks,and Council is to help with the move.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
1/N t.
Mary LilHopley
City Clerk
Harold J^Stadshaug
Mayor