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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.- City Hall November 23,1965
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 November 9,
1965,were approved by the Council as written.
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 $1,335.27
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - Total Amount Paid 1,033.19
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 3,984.59
PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 180.60 •
STREET -Total Amount Paid 13 5.29
WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 1,805.49
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 15.94
TOTAL $8,490.37
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
WATER AND SEWER FUND
Shinn Irrigation Equipment Company
Release of retainage Contract No.
64-05,Pump Installation,Well No. 9 $1,190.71
A letter from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,stating
that the 30-day lien period has elapsed and no liens have
been filed against Shinn Irrigation Equipment,Inc.for
the pump installation on Well No.9,and recommending
• the release of the 15%retainage,was read.
Motion by Eng,seconded by Hardin, that the special bill
from the Water and Sewer Fund be paid.Motion carried.
GOB #9 CONSTRUCTION
Express Lumber Co.
Materials for forms for concrete
box around meter $34.21
Moses Lake Iron and Metal
168 feet of 1/2"rebar $15.17
Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,that the special
bill from the GOB #9 Construction Fund be paid.Motion
carried.
Warrants No.9994 through 10061 have been approved for payment
this 23rd day of November,1965.
RECOGNITION OF VISITATION BY MRS.TEATS'CIVIC CLASS
Mayor Stadshaug extended a special welcome to the students from
Mrs.Teats'Civics Class.Previously the students from
these classes had visited the City Hall.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -FOUR DOOR SEDAN
A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins,stating
that bids were received and tabulated and that C & V
Auto Sales was low with a bid of $2,363.40,was read.
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He recommended that the next larger engine than the one
specified in the bid be requested for the additional
amount of $75.00.The appropriation for this vehicle
is in the 1966 Budget and would be delivered sometime
later in December or early January.
Chester L.Waggener, City Manager,explained to the Council
that in order to allow all manufacturers to bid on a com
petitive basis for a car using regular gasoline that bids
on the smaller engine were requested with the thought that
if Dodge,Chrysler-Plymouth,or Ford received the bid,
that with the Council's permission the next larger engine
would be requested.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the low bid of
C & V Auto Sales in the amount of $2,363.40 plus $75.00
for the 383 engine, be accepted.Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.381 -CONTRIBUTION TO STATEWIDE CITY EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Ql\j Resolution No.381 relating to contributions to the
Statewide City Employees REtirement System and making
an election as to the basis of the city's contributions,
was read.
City Manager Chester L.Waggener explained that this
resolution provides for the continuation of the present
program.It is a requirement that the program be reviewed
every year. The city has a choice of contributing on a
20%discount matching basis or matching the employees
contribution dollar for dollar.Over a long period of time
the two programs would be about equal. He further explained
that on the discount matching basis that when an employee
leaves the city his contributions are returned to him,but
that the city's would not be.The feasibility of accepting
either of the plans would depend on the stability of the
length of employment.The city has been on the discount
basis since the inception of the program in 1961.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the resolution
be adopted.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING BUSINESS LICENSE -FIRST READING
The ordinance providing licensing,for the purposes of
regulation and revenue,all and every kind of business
authorized by law and transacted and carried on in the
City of Moses Lake,Washington;fixing the rate of
license tax upon the same;providing for the collection
thereof;and repealing Ordinance Nos.91,103,131, 141,
442,and 451,was read by title only.
Mayor Stadshaug explained to the members of the audience
that several study sessions had been conducted on this
matter.
City Manager Chester L.Waggener explained that originally
the intent was to change the rate structure only,but as
there were several amendments now in affect the ordin
ance was entirely rewritten.The previous ordinance
provided two basic fees of $18.00 and $37.50 and the
city has had some difficulty in justifying the reason
for the difference in the two rates.The proposed ordin
ance would provide for a flat fee of $35.00 for all
businesses and professions.
It was noted that "doctors and physicians"should be
added to Section 8.
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Mr.Jones noted that he was not completely in favor of
the ordinance,but that he would make his objections at
the second reading.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Eng, that the Council
accept the first reading of the ordinance.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING UTILITY TAX SCHEDULE
An ordinance amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 153
as amended by Ordinance Nos.388 and 420 which ordinance
is entitled "An ordinance relating to and providing for
a license or occupation tax upon certain businesses,
occupations,pursuits and privileges,fixing the amount
of license or occupation tax therefor,providing for
the collection thereof,and providing penalties for the
violation of this act, was read by title only.
Mr.Waggener explained that this would increase the present
utility tax from 4 to 5%.He further explained that this
change had been presented during the time the 1966 Budget
was being compiled.The utility tax for some cities runs
as high as 20%,therefore,a 5%utility tax would be lower
than most.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the Council accept
the first reading of the ordinance.Motion carried.
RECREATION FACILITIES -REVISION OF POLICY
Mayor Stadshaug noted that the members of the Council
had received copies of the policy revision prior to
the meeting.
Mr.Waggener explained that the basic reason for this
policy revision was a more concise definition of the
groups eligible to use the Recreation Center and what
fees should be charged.
Mr.Hardin questioned the use of the agreement which
should be drawn up between the party(s)and the Park
and Recreation Department in renting out the Recreation
Hall.
Mr.Waggener explained that the purpose of the agreement
was so that everyone would know what was expected of
them in regard to clean up and other matters.
Mr.Ebbert asked if any groups as outlined in Section 4
(political)had been allowed to meet in the Recreation
Hall prior to this time.
Mr.Waggener told Mr.Ebbert that they had not,but that
there was no actual policy to back up a refusal to allow
them to meet in the Recreation Center.He further
stated that this policy should be approved by the Council.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the Council
accept the revision of policy in regard to use of the
Recreation Center,swimming pool,parks,and other facil
ities as presented in Mr.Brigl's memorandum.Motion
carried.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -SALE OF LOT 1,BLOCK 1,VANCE EMERY ADDITION
A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener requesting '&
authorization to call for bids for sale of Lot 1,Block 1,
Vance Emery Addition,which the city obtained through
LID foreclosure,and to secure an appraisal to have a
basis for evaluating the bids,was read.
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The property is zoned residential and is located on the
corner of Pacific and Peninsula Drives.
Motion by Jones,seconded by Skaug,that the Council
accept Mr.Waggener's recommendation.Motion carried.
LID #19 -PROPOSED FINANCING
A letter from the City Manager requesting authorization
\Qv to proceed with financing on a negotiated basis with
Statewide City Employees Retirement System for LID #19,
was read.
Mr.Waggener explained that this would eliminate the
expense of printing bonds as Statewide would accept
a revenue warrant,this in turn would allow this
project to be financed at a lower cost for the property
owners.
This LID covers the work which has already been completed
on West Broadway by the state.The city has not received
a billing on it.
Motion by Eng,seconded by Holm,that the Council grant
Mr.Waggener authorization to proceed with the financing
of LID #19 through Statewide.Motion carried.
SIX YEAR STREET ARTERIAL PLAN -SET PUBLIC HEARING
A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins requesting
a public hearing be set to adopt the new six-year street
program,which is to be reviewed prior to the hearing.
Mr.Nevins felt that the new program should be adopted by
January 1,1966.
Mr.Waggener explained that Mr.Nevins and Mr.Hoeft
want to bring the matter before the Planning Commission
for its review prior to the public hearing.
Mr.Skaug asked who had originally requested that the plan
be reviewed.
It was noted that the State Highway Department had made
the request pursuant to the RCW which states that the
plan must be reviewed and a public hearing held every
two years.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Ebbert,that December 28th be
set as the date for public hearing on the Six-Year Com
prehensive Street Program.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION -WILBUR HOLST
A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins requesting
the Council acknowledge a certificate of award signifying
excellence in an annual report regarding the operation
and maintenance of the Moses Lake Waste Treatment Plant
written by Wilbur L.Hoist.
Mr.Nevins explained to the Council that this award —
is sponsored by the Pollution Control Association
of the Pacific Northwest District.Moses Lake is
classified in Group #2 which is for cities of over
5,000 and under 20,000 for the area including Washington,
Oregon,and Idaho.Mr.Nevins further explained that
twelve awards had been given,six first and six second.
Mr.Hoist missed a first place award by 1/2 of a point.
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Mayor Stadshaug presented the award to Mr.Hoist and
praised him for his efforts and dedication.
RESOLUTION NO.382 -AUTHORIZING CLEMENS BRIGL TO MAKE APPLICATION
FOR FUNDS TO DEVELOP CASCADE PARK
Resolution No. 382 authorizing Clemens Brigl to make
application to the State of Washington Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation for funds to assist in
the proper development of Cascade Valley Park,was read.
Mr.Brigl commented that the plans submitted earlier this
year to the State Park and Recreation Commission had been
accepted.He further commented that the first year we would
be eligible for $17,000 in matching funds and the next year
$9,000. The city would be obligated to spend $6,000 per
year or a total of $62,507 over a ten year period.
It was asked if some of the work planned for the near future
such as the launching ramp and camping sites could be
included in our portion of the matching funds.It was
indicated that it could be included.
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Motion by Hardin,seconded by Ebbert,that the resolution
be adopted.Motion carried.
Mayor Stadshaug congratulated Mr.McLanahan,Public Works Super
intendent,on his article which recently appeared in the Public
Works Magazine.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Sandra K.Deese
City Clerk
Harold' J.,S/tadshaug
Mayor