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1965 06 221003 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M. -CITY HALL June 22,1965 The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present were:Monte Holm,Gordon Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin, and John Jones. The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of June 8, 1965, were approved by the Council as written. Mayor Stadshaug welcomed Mr. W.C.Armstrong a former City Council man to the meeting. BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the bills be approved and warrants written. Motion carried. CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $2,2 96.96 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 341.74 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 20,880.71 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 829.03 STREET -Total Amount Paid 401.52 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 1,283.32 SANITATION - Total Amount Paid 43.68 TOTAL $26,076.96 SPECIAL BILLS The following special bill was read: WATER AND SEWER Shannon and Wilson,Inc. Engineering services in connection with a subsurface investigation at site of the proposed trickling filter plant.$721.46 Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that the special bill from the Water and Sewer Fund be paid. Warrants No.9,257 through 9,340 have been approved for payment this 22nd day of June,1965. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS -POLICE CARS 7 A letter from the Public Works Director,Pat Nevins,was read recommending the low bid for three police cars from Moses Lake Ford Sales in the amount of $4,746.00 be accepted. The other bid was: Boyle Chevrolet $4,915.98 Motion by Eng,seconded by Skaug,that the Council accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director recommending the low bid of Moses Lake Ford Sales.Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.526 -LITTER CONTROL An ordinance declaring it a public nuisance to deposit or leave rubbish,debris or litter upon public or private property within the City of Moses Lake and prescribing both civil and criminal penalties for a violation thereof,was read for the second time by title only. it June 22,1965 1004 Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the Council accept the second reading of the ordinance and grant final approval. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 52 7 -DOG CONTROL An ordinance requiring the licensing of dogs;prohibiting dogs to run at large or allowing vicious dogs to endanger any person:Placing enforcement in the Police Department: Providing for impounding and confining of dogs;making violations thereof a misdemeanor;and repealing Ordinance Nos.120 and 265,was read for the second time by title only. Mr.Skaug questioned the section of the ordinance permitting the pound to hold dogs for forty-eight hours.It was explained to Mr.Skaug that forty-eight hours was inserted in place of seventy-two hours because of the cost involved in holding the dogs for any period of time.This would represent a 50% savings for the city.It was noted that every possible effort would be made to contact the owners of licensed or valuable dogs. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the second reading be accepted and the ordinance passed.Motion carried. ORDINANCE No.528 -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION An ordinance creating a Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,defining terms of office,duties,and powers and repealing Ordinance No. 281,was read for the second time by title only. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the second reading be accepted and the ordinance passed.Motion carried. to$A ORDINANCE NO.52 9 -PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT An ordinance creating and establishing a municipal Park and Recreation Department for the City of Moses Lake, Washington:Prescribing the powers and duties of such department:Providing for appointment of a Director of Parks and Recreation and repealing Ordinance No. 282 and all other ordinances in conflict therewith,was read for the second time by title only. Motion by Eng,seconded by Hardin,that the second reading of the ordinance be accepted and the ordinance passed. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.530 -REVISING ELECTRICAL CODE An ordinance revising Ordinance No.476 relating to electricity,and revising the schedule of fees,and inspections,was read for the second time by title only. It was noted that one change had been made in the ordin ance since the first reading,setting the fee for each additional $1,000.00 or major fraction thereof at $3.00. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Jones,that the second read ing of the ordinance be accepted and that the ordinance be passed. Motion carried. jo 1005 June 22,1965 ORDINANCE NO.531 - 1964 EDITION UNIFORM BUILDING CODE An ordinance adopting the 1964 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and its appendix relating to and regulating the erection,construction,enlargement,alteration,repair, removal,demolition,conversion,occupancy,equipment use, height,area and maintenance of all structures within the' City of Moses Lake,providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore,providing penalties for the violation thereof,declaring and establishing fire zones;and repealing Ordinance No.439 and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith,was read for the second time by title only. The City Manager,Mr.Waggener,pointed out to the Council a change made to Section 4 of the ordinance,authorizing the Building Official to require plans and specifications be prepared and designed by an architect,civil or structural engineers licensed by the State,or he may require structural plans and calculations to be designed by a licensed struct ural engineer. Motion by Jack Eng,seconded by Holm,to accept the second reading of the ordinance,also that the ordinance be passed. Motion carried. FIRST FREE METHODIST CHURCH -PETITION TO VACATE PLAT A letter from the Building and Planning Director, Merle Hoeft,was read stating that the Planning Commission had no objection to vacating the Free Methodist Plat located on the west side of Peninsula Drive,north of Pacific Avenue. This plat is a part of Battery Orchard Tract #51. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that ten feet be retained and dedicated for the full half width of Peninsula Drive. Rev.James Havens appeared in behalf of the church.He explained to the Council that the church had intended to erect a building on the property,but that they had obtained a building elsewhere and had no plans to build on this property in the near future or possibly ever.It was noted that the vacation would allow the city to eliminate the water and sewer bond requirements now in effect on the property. Mayor Stadshaug pointed out to the Council that it would be necessary to set a public hearing for vacation of the plat not less than twenty days after the request and not more than sixty days from this time. He suggested that a public hearing be set for the 27th day of July,which would be the earliest possible date. Motion by Holm,seconded by Eng,that a public hearing for vacation of the Free Methodist Plat be set for July 27th. Motion carried. June 22,1965 1006 MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT -REQUEST RE:CITY FOGGING EQUIPMENT Mr.Waggner,City Manager,explained to the Council that the Tiffa fogging machine had been purchased by the City in 1957 or 1958 at a cost of $2,400 or $2,500.It was also stated that this piece of equipment had not been used by the city since the time it was purchased. The Mosquito Control District has been using it on a fairly regular basis since that time.It was asked what the approximate worth of the fogger was at this time. An estimate of $1,000 was given. Mr.Russ Hansen appeared for the Mosquito Control District. He stated that the main problem with the piece of equipment was the question of insurance,whether or not the Mosquito Control District could insure a piece of equipment belonging to the city.There is considerable danger of fire and it is a difficult piece of equipment to work with and operate. It was asked if the city could donate the fogger to the Mosquito Control District.The City Attorney was asked for his opinion. He stated that he would like to have time to consider the matter. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the equipment be disposed of as discussed, if possible, after the City Attorney had rendered a decision on the matter.Motion carried. STATE EXAMINER'S REPORT -1964 AUDIT A letter from the State Auditor's office regarding questions /J3L? concerning the audit was read. Mr.Waggener commented that this was the first year that the city has received its report of the audit several weeks prior to any information being released to the press.He noted appreciation of this fact. Two items were noted in particular,one was the filing of purchase orders in numerical sequence of the purchase order instead of numerical sequence by fund as provided by the Division of Municipal Corporations.The second item men tioned was the cash balance in GOB #4 Fund being in excess of the amount permitted by statute.It was explained to the Council that additional bonds were called in 1964 to reduce the balance of the fund. Mayor Stadshaug noted the difference in the report of the audit for this year and previous years and complimented the City Manager and staff for the fine work and improvement shown. APPROVAL OF MOBILE HOMES BUSINESS IN HIGHWAY SERVICE ZONE A letter from the Building and Planning Director,Merle Hoeft, recommending approval of the business in accordance with the provisions of Section 310.20 with the following restrictions was read. 1.A dedication of land for street purposes to permit permanent access from the Peninsula Motel to Broadway. 1007 June 22,1965 2.Improvements for water and sewer be provided to the building. 3.Improvements to the land to complement the business be accomplished. 4.The building be aesthetically compatible with the development of Broadway Avenue. Mr.Hoeft also presented a plot plan for the building location and a sketch of the general area of construction. He commented that the building would be used for trailer sales and repair. Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted with the exceptions as listed in Mr.Hoeft's letter.Motion carried. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY Mr.Barry Tate of the Housing and Home Finance Agency was to appear before the Council. He was not present. The presence of Mr.Ray Norman of Rogers and Norman was noted. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Sandra K.Deese City Clerk