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1965 09 141024 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 PM -City Hall September 14,1965 The City Council met in regular sessions with the meeting called to order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Monte Holm, Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin,John Jones. The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of August 24,1965 were approved as written. REGULAR BILLS It was moved by Forrest Hardin,second by Jack Eng to pay the regular bills and draw warrants.Motion carried.Passed unanimously CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $2,187.53 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 2 ,586 .99 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 1,580.49 STREET -Total Amount Paid 3 ,008 .18 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 5 ,3 02 .32 SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 6,5 75.09 Total $21,955.18 SPECIAL BILLS The following special bills were read: 1965 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND CONSTRUCTION E.M.Gostovich Construction Co. Progress Payment No.4-Contract 65-03 Wheeler Road Lift Station and new sanitary interceptor $6,352.94 Stevens and Thompson,Inc. Professional engineering services -Sewage Treatment Plant modifications/Pumping Station and Sewers $3,801.89 Motion by Holm,second by Skaug that special bills be paid. Motion carried and passed unanimously. Warrants No.965 3 through 9725 have been approved for payment this 14th day of September,1965. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -SEALCOATING STREETS A letter from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,was read stating that one bid was received for sealcoating various city streets.This bid was from the firm of McAtee and Heathe,Inc.,of Spokane, Washington,in the amount of $7,275.00 which was $607.50 over the estimate,based on last year's sealcoating prices.The 1965 project is smaller and that,coupled with higher wages,resulted in a higher bid.Mr.Nevins recommended that the bid of McAtee and Heathe,Inc.,be accepted. It was moved by Ebbert,second by Jones that the bid of McAtee and Heathe be accepted.Motion carried and passed unanimously. /Q/9 1025 September 14,1965 RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION -SPECIAL REQUEST A letter was read from Merle W.Hoeft,Building and Planning Director,regarding the request of Sun Basin Growers,Inc.,to construct an accounting office in an R-3,Multiple Family Zoning District.The Planning Commission recommends that a special permit be granted to Sun Basin Growers,Inc.,with contingency that the proposed exit to Balsam Street be eliminated.A petition of protest signed by a number of residents in the area was also noted. Mayor Stadshaug requested that the procedure for public hearing be followed by those residents wishing to be heard regarding the location of the building in this area. Mr.James Bell,924 S.Skyline Drive,speaking as a resident and member of the Planning Commission stated that R-3 Zoning allows certain things with a special permit.He felt that,as a property owner,this is more desirable in the area than some of the other things allowed with no permit other than the normal building permit. Mr.James Mitchell,414 East Brown Avenue,opposed the location of the building in the area for the reason that he feels the economic study might have been spent in vain as the City has already expanded too widely.He asked what would come after the first one (commercial building)is allowed. His feeling was that traffic from this business through a residen tial area is not desirable. Mr.Robert Lewis,438 East Brown Avenue,concurred with Mr. Mitchell.He welcomed Sun Basin Growers to Moses Lake, but not next to him.He felt that the Planning Commission was wasting the Council's time and that this should not be the business of the Council. Mrs.Kathleen Lewis,438 E.Brown Avenue,said her concern was for the children in the area.She cited the church located in the neighborhood as an example and said that it is necessary to call and remind them to use their own off-street parking area and not the public streets for parking. Mr.William Conger,1345 West Lakeside Drive,representing Sun Basin Growers,said the area in question was chosen because of its access to Pioneer Way and Highways 10 and 17. The building is to be used as a general office building with a staff of 14 people.All of these people are professional people - the majority having college degrees.The parking will be used for the staff and visitors only,who will be coming to this office as business people. Mr.Ed Ebel,966 Balsam Street,stated that he owns the property and is interested in getting it developed.He compared this development with the Ivy Street Clinic and thought it would be and asset to the area. U September 14,1965 1026 Mr.Donn Kaynor,967 Balsam Street,stated that he was for this building of Sun Basin Growers as the area is on the highway across from the Sage and Sand Motel and is suitable for this type of use. Gordon Ebbert asked Mr.James Bell for his opinion as to whether or not this building would decrease the valuation of surrounding housing. Mr.Bell cited churches as the most unattractive situation to have in a residential area.Low rent housing is also unattractive. Someplace there has to be a buffer between R 1 and R 2 . He felt this building would make a better buffer between the R 1 Zone and the highway than would some of the uses to which it could be put,such as a church,rental units or boarding houses.He said he has been an appraiser for 18 years,most of that time being with the Federal Housing Administration.When you go from one zone to the other you have something that will affect a little but not to the extent of $2 ,000.It would be no more detrimental than the fact that it is vacant now and you don't know what might go in. John Jones asked Jim Mitchell if removing the access to Balsam Street would improve the situation,make it worse,or would it make any difference. Mr.Mitchell said it would cut the traffic off of Balsam and put it back on Pioneer way.Should there be sufficient parking on the lot there probably would be no parking on Balsam. Mr.Hardin asked about the grade of the lot and what would happen to that.Merle Hoeft explained that the difference in grade from the center line of Pioneer Way to the centerline of Balsam Street is five feet.The curb line tentatively arrived at for the building would be li feet above the centerline of Balsam Street.You will be looking at a green area toward Pioneer Way. Mr.Holm wondered what would happen if the present parking facilities become inadequate.Mr.Hoeft explained that 14 parking places have also been recommended,and that site plan approval must be given.Mr.Holm also asked if trucks would be parked there. Mr.Conger said that the parking would consist of cars and pickup trucks . Jack Eng asked what assurance there is that Sun Basin Growers will keep the area green.Mr.Hoeft said with the approval of plans and site plan comes this assurance.Sun Basin Growers are conscious of the fact that this must be provided.He also noted that Lots 1 through 10 were laid out initially for commercial purposes.The covenants running with the deeds to property in the area terminated on December 16,1963. Forrest Hardin moved that in view of the original covenants and original platting and expired covenants and the R 3 zone established in 1961 that permission be granted Sun Basin Growers to build,with contingency that the proposed exit to Balsam Street be eliminated. Second by Monte Holm.Motion carried.Passed unanimously. Mayor Stadshaug thanked the residents of the area for their attendance. 1027 September 14,1965 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR PLANNING STUDIES 0 9 /A letter was read from Merle W.Hoeft,Building and Planning Director,regarding the formation of Citizen Advisory Committees to provide broader public participation and a clearer understanding in the development problems in the City.He will work closely with each committee to provide them with the necessary infor mation and to assist only in an advisory function. Mayor Stadshaug complimented Mr.Hoeft on the organization and format of the work.Mr.Hoeft has talked with most of the people listed on the advisory committee and stated that the tenure of the members is at the discretion of the council . Motion by Monte Holm to accept the recommendation to form Citizen Advisory Committees.Second by Otto Skaug.Motion carried.Passed unanimously. The Mayor asked for a report back to council. VOLUNTEER FIREMEN"S PENSION BOARD -APPOINTMENT A letter was read from the City Manager stating,in part,that one councilman should be elected to serve on the Board of Trustees to administer the Volunteer Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund. It was moved by Monte Holm,second by John Jones to appoint Otto Skaug to the Volunteer Firemen's Pension Board.Motion carried.Passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1966 10/0 The City Manager explained changes in this budget from the one previously studied.The Public Hearing on the Budget will be the first Monday in October.There are copies of the preliminary budget available for the public.Gordon Ebbert remarked that with a $2,000,000 budget we are stil operating in the black.The Mayor complimented the City Manager on the preparation and presentation of the budget as compared to the way it is done in some other areas. Moved by Ebbert to accept the preliminary budget.Second by Monte Holm.Motion carried.Passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY PURPOSES - STRATFORD ROAD /O(/0 Resolution No.374 accepting a Quit Claim deed for the Corporation of the Catholic Bishop of Yakima for Stratford Road right-of-way was read.It was moved by Otto Skaug,second by Gordon Ebbert to accept the Resolution.Motion carried.Passed unanimously. L.I.D.FORECLOSURES |tf/0 A letter from Donn Kaynor,Finance Director,recommending that the City of Moses Lake purchase certificates from LID No.6 Funds to protect our own foreclosure proceedings on the following property was read: Lot 1,Block 4 . Sunset Park Addition $68 .59 Lot 1,Block 5 Sunset Park Addition $67 94 Lot 2 ,Block 5 Sunset Park Addition $67 94 Lot 3 ,Block 5 Sunset Park Addition $67 94 Donald W.&Theda M.Hart Donald W.&Theda M.Hart Donald W.&Theda M.Hart Donald W.&Theda M.Hart September 14,1965 When acquired,the property would be sold and the money returned to the LID Fund.If it is redeemed,the tax money would be returned.Nothing can be lost.It was moved by Ebbert to purchase the certificates on these lots.Second by Monte Holm.Motion carried.Passed unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:3 0 PM. ATTEST: / City Clerk 1028