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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall September 28,1965
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called
to order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present were:Gordon
Ebbert,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin,Monte Holm,and
John Jones.
The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of September 14,
1965,were approved by the Council as written.
BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Hardin,seconded
by Skaug,that the bills be approved and warrants written.
Motion carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $642.67
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 1,940.73
PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 1,172.10
STREET -Total Amount Paid 880.62
WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 464.17
TOTAL $5,100.29
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
LID #20
McAtee &Heathe,Inc.
Release of retainage,Market Street $2,626.10
A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins,stating
that no liens have been filed against McAtee and Heathe,
Inc.and recommending the release of the retainage,was
read.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Jones,that the special bill
from LID #20 Fund be paid.Motion carried.
GOB #9
Moore Perma-Mulch &Sawdust Company
Shredded bark for library mulching $123.41
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that the special bill
from GOB #9 Fund be paid.Motion carried.
Warrants No.9726 through 9780 have been approved for payment
this 28th day of September,1965.
RESOLUTION NO.375 -APPROVING PORT OF MATTAWA AS A NUCLEAR PORT
A letter from James R. F.Curdy,Manager of the Port of
Mattawa,requesting support for the use of the port as
a nuclear port,was read.
Resolution No. 375 representing the citizens of Moses
Lake and public officials of the City of Moses Lake and
County of Grant and the State of Washington,and endorsing
the efforts of the State of Washington to seek to build
up volume in commercial traffic in radioactive materials,
with due precautions to protect the public health and
safety,was read.
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that he could see no
disadvantage to endorsing the plans for the Port of
Mattawa.He pointed out that we have asked outlying
districts for their support in developing our area.
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Mayor Stadshaug stated that he could see no objection.
He felt we need to show our neighbors we will assist
them.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that the resolution
be adopted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.376 -EXTENSION OF NAVIGATION ON THE COLUMBIA
RIVER
The Mayor noted receipt of a letter from Mr.Herbert K.
West,Executive Manager for the Port of Chelan.Mr.West
^—I stated that he felt that it is the responsibility of the
local people to indicate endorsement of the project to
extend navigation on the upper Columbia River.
Resolution No. 376 supporting the extension of navigation
on the upper Columbia River and urging the United States
Army Corps of Engineers to complete their study as
expeditiously as possible,so that the ultimate con
struction of the project will be available at the
earliest possible date,was read.
A.W.C.-REGIONAL MEETING,OCTOBER 22nd
Mayor Stadshaug stated that as many as possible should
attend the A.W.C.Regional Meeting.Those able to attend
should contact the City Manager to make reservations.
SEALCOATING -RECOMMENDATION FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT
A letter from Mr.Lawrence McAtee,Vice-President of
McAtee &Heathe,Inc.,requesting Contract No.65-06
1965 sealcoating be postponed until weather permits
in the spring or summer of 1966 and stating that the
1964 sealcoating as specified would also be repaired
at that time,was read.
A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins recommend
ing that Mr.McAfee's request be accepted with the
stipulation that the work would commence under the
city's direction and suggesting summer rather than
spring for the work to be done,was read.
It was stated that the 1964 repair work which is
normally done under a material guarantee would still
be good.
The Mayor stated that he felt it would be in line to
concur with Mr.Nevins'recommendation.
Mr.Skaug stated that we were still having some warm
summer like days.
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,explained that it would
take several weeks of warm weather following the
sealcoating to allow it to adher properly.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Hardin,that the request
from McAtee &Heathe,Inc.be accepted and that the
Council concur with Mr.Nevins'recommendation.
Motion carried.
PROGRESS REPORTS -CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Mayor Stadshaug asked if there were any additions to 1?)/fa
or questions concerning the progress report on the
construction projects.
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Mr.Hardin wanted to know what the delay on the power
pole was.
Mr.Nevins stated that the main problem was in contacting
property owners living outside Moses Lake to obtain their
easements.
It was stated that Mr.Peterson of the PUD felt that
there would be no problem in obtaining the right-of-ways
but just some delay in contacting the property owners.
It was asked what type of fencing would be used around
the sanitary fill.Mr.Nevins indicated that it would
be a four strand wire fence on wooden posts.
The Mayor complimented Mr.Nevins on his report,and
particularly for keeping the Council up-to-date on
the progress of the various construction projects.
It was also asked if the lawn for the library would be
planted this fall.It was stated that as soon as the
sprinkling system was completed that the seeding would
be done.
REMINDER -BUDGET HEARING -OCTOBER 4TH,8:00 P.M.
The Mayor reminded the Council that there will be
a budget hearing on Monday,October 4th at 8:00 P.M.
ENCROACHMENT OF BUILDING ON BLOCK STREET -OLD RAY-LYN GARAGE
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that this item had
been drawn to his attention just this evening.
The building in question encroaches 1 1/2" on one
side and approximately 7/8"on the other.The
property is in the process of being sold and the new
owners would like to have a waiver from the city,
stating that the building would not have to be moved
because of the encroachment.The building is of block
construction and would be in existence for a number of
years.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Holm,that the City
Manager be authorized to write a letter granting the
property owners a waiver.Motion carried.
The Mayor noted the presence of Mr.John Rae of the Employment
Security Department.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
Sandra K.Deese
City Clerk
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