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1965 10 261037 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall October 26,1965 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 October 12, 1965,were approved by the Council as written. BILLS were audited by the Council.Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng,that the bills be approved and warrants written. Motion carried. CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $1,132.43 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 160.16 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 474.90 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 547.12 STREET -Total Amount Paid 1,961.58 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 1,448.05 SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 733.58 TOTAL $6,457.58 SPECIAL BILLS • The following special bills were read: 1965 REVENUE BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND Wallace &Tiernan,Inc. One 300 pound - 24 hour orifice and meter scale for the sewage treatment plant $67.99 Motion by Holm,seconded by Skaug,that the special bill from the 1965 Revenue Bond Construction Fund be paid. Motion carried. GOB #9 CONSTRUCTION FUND Parker Nursery &Landscaping Trees for landscaping Library grounds $102.53 Parker Nursery &Landscaping Trees for landscaping Library grounds $126.29 Parker Nursery &Landscaping Trees for landscaping Library grounds $130.61 Walt Alloway 5 1/2 hours spreading topsoil at Library $57.31 Shinn Irrigation Sprinkler system parts (bushings &couplings)$14.42 Motion by Hardin,seconded by Jones,that the special bills from the GOB #9 Construction Fund be paid.Motion carried. FUTURE SPECIAL BILLS A letter from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,stating that E. M.Gostovich Construction Company has satisfact orily completed the work of installing the sanitary interceptor sewer and alterations to the Wheeler Road Lift Station and recommending acceptance of the work done under this contract,was read.He further stated that the company has been paid in full with the exception of the 10%retainage which would be paid at the end of the 30-day lien period. 1036 October 12,1965 REQUEST FOR FREE PARKING DURING CRAZY DAYS -RETAIL TRADES COMMITTEE Mr.Ohland and Mr.O'Dell appeared on behalf of the Retail Trades Committee requesting a blanket approval for the covering of parking meters for Crazy Days three times a year. Motion by Skaug,seconded by Hardin,that the Council approve the request for free parking for Friday and Saturday,October 15th and 16th,but that any similar request in the future should be made to the Council again.Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: c YwJuy^Ab^ Sandra K.Deese City Clerk /// October 26, 1965 1038 Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng,that the Council accept Mr.Nevins'recommendation.Motion carried. Warrants No. 9856 through 9912 have been approved for payment this 26th day of October,1965. A.W.C.REGIONAL MEETING -REPORT BY MAYOR Mayor Stadshaug explained that the main subject at the meeting was the proposed initiative for cities to share in the state sales tax.The Association of Washington Cities intends to hire a public relations firm to handle the promotion and development of the initiative.They plan to secure about 350,000 signa tures which would be about three times the actual number needed.The Mayor requested that the Council assist with the program as much as possible.He said that further information would be obtained at a later date. Mr.Hardin asked how much the city's share would amount to. Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that the city's share would amount to 10%of the total sales tax. John Jones pointed out that this would be equal to about 8%of the total city budget.Mr.Waggener stated that it would be more than that actually when considering the general fund only. Mr.Ebbert asked what share of the tax the city is now receiving.Mr.Waggener answered none. The Mayor explained that this might mean an increase in the sales tax from the present 4.2%.The initiative would be voted on a year from this coming November.He urged the Councilmen to attend the AWC meetings and to assist with the drive to procure signatures for the initiative. CORRESPONDENCE -IRRIGATION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT A letter from Charles T.Schillberg,Attorney for the Irrigation and Rehabilitation District,expressing the District's willingness to participate in the building of a ramp designed for heavy boats and in- boards in Cascade Valley Park was read.The Directors did,however,ask that the plans and specifications of the ramp be approved by them before they actually pay in the $2,500 they are willing to contribute. John Jones asked when this project was to commence and what amount had actually been budgeted.Mr.Jones was told that the project had been scheduled for next spring and that $2,500 had been budgeted toward it in the 1966 Budget. Mayor Stadshaug complimented the Irrigation and Rehab ilitation District for its willingness to participate in the project.He felt that the Council should have no objections to submitting the plans and specifications to the District Directors for their approval prior to building the ramp. Mr.Holm asked what the ramp would be constructed of. Mr.Waggener indicated that a concrete plank type construction similar to one used by the Game Department is being considered.It would consist of sections which could be moved if necessary,but that it would not be likely the ramp would be moved from place to place. 1039 October 26,1965 The Mayor requested that Mr.Waggener be instructed to accept the offer from the Irrigation and Rehabilita tion District,also thanking them for their assistance. REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -FOUR DOOR SEDAN \1 A letter from the City Manager requesting authorization to call for bids in accordance with the specifications for the replacement of the four-door sedan through the 1966 Budget,was read. Mr.Waggener explained to the Council that this item is to be purchased through the 1966 Budget and that with the bid call four weeks away,he does not antici pate a delivery date until after the first of the year. It was pointed out that the request was for a better quality car than normally purchased because of the amount of out-of-town travel and the increase in trade- in value. Motion by Holm,seconded by Skaug,authorizing a call for bids with the specifications as submitted for the 18th of November. INSURANCE CLAIM -ELTON HENDERSON,57 3 S.GRAND DRIVE The Council noted receipt of the claim presented for damages when the sewer backed up into his house causing extensive damage.They requested that the City Manager forward the claim to the insurance company. ANNUAL TRAFFIC INVENTORY -19 64 DATA Chief Bjork presented the 1965 Annual Traffic Inventory to the Council.The cover letter in the report explained that the analysis relates to the traffice conditions as they exist today.The recommendations in the analysis should be implemented with all poss ible speed to meet the needs existing in the city today. It was explained that this is a biennial program for assisting cities and states in administering and improving their traffic safety and management activi ties. The objective is to prevent traffic accidents. There were some 348 cities participating in our pop ulation group. It was suggested that a Mayor's Safety Committee be formed with interested community groups included. Mr.Michael Larkin of Security Associates suggested that the juvenile traffic offenders court officials would be a good core for the Mayor's Safety Committee. CORRESPONDENCE -C.J.PICKETT A letter from Mr. C. J.Pickett,owner of Westlake Marina, opposing the development of the Cascade Valley overnight camping facility,was read. It was felt that the additional facilities would bring more business to the community as a whole.The purpose of the facility is to attract more tourists not be benefit the city. Mayor Stadshaug indicated that Mr.Dave Sparks also opposed the project.It was noted,however,that Mr. Sparks'facilities are not located on the lake. r . October 26, 1965 1040 It was mentioned that some service groups have indicated an interest in a tree planting project in the camping area in Cascade Valley Park. Mr.Holm indicated that he is still against the project, but felt that if the city was going to go ahead with the project that the charges should be commensurate with those for the other camping areas. Mr.Hardin felt that this new camping area would just compliment the other businesses and he also felt the charge should be in accordance with Mr.Pickett's. Mr.Eng felt that with the location of the other camping grounds and marinas that there should not be much of a problem. Mayor Stadshaug thanked the members of the audience for attending the meeting. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: r,»J.*jj\AMU* Sandra K.Deese City Clerk 1041 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall November 9,1965 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 October 26, 1965,were approved by the Council as written. The Mayor welcomed the members of the audience to the meeting. 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 $1,966.46 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 1,050.05 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 563.35 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 374.78 STREET -Total Amount Paid 7,963.70 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 3,326.85 SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 4,854.46 TOTAL $20,099.65 SPECIAL BILLS The following special bills were read: WATER AND SEWER FUND Leonard Plumbing Co. Progress Payment No.2 -Cascade Valley Park Water Main -Contract 65-04 $1,499.32 Leonard Plumbing Progress Payment No.2 -Stratford Road Water Main -Contract 65-04 $2,926.74 Motion by Holm,seconded by Skaug,that the special bills from the Water and Sewer Fund be paid.Motion carried. 196 5 WATER AND SEWER BOND CONSTRUCTION Stevens and Thompson,Inc. Professional services of resident engineer on construction of Sewage Treatment Plant expansion $1,243.35 Floyd 0.Swenson Monthly construction estimate No. 2 for additions and modifications to the Sewage Treatment Plant $17,708.34 Motion by Skaug,seconded by Eng, that the special bills from the 1965 Water and Sewer Bond Construction Fund be paid.Motion carried. LID #20 CONSTRUCTION FUND City of Moses Lake -Current Expense Reimbursement for publication of resolutions,ordinance and call for bids $146.01 McAtee and Heathe Two driveways at Market Street and placing of top soil $177.14