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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall April 14,1966
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,
Monte Holm,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin,and John Jones.
The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of March 22, 1966,
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
EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid
LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid
PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid
STREET -Total Amount Paid
WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid
SANITATION -Total Amount Paid
ARTERIAL STREET -Total Amount Paid
TOTAL $25,392.86
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
GOB #9 CONSTRUCTION
A to Z Rentals
Rental on seeder and roller for use on
Library lawn $5.21
Holmes Brothers
1 1/2 yard 6 sack Type III Cement
for relocation of bookdrop $32.57
Modern Building Supply
Miscellaneous lumber for relocation
of bookdrop $5.62
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Holm, that the special bills from
GOB #9 Construction be paid.Motion carried.
Warrants No.10,702 through 10,813 for $25,436.26 have been approved
for payment this 14th day of April,1966.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -LIBRARY PARKING AND ACCESS ROAD
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A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins recommending
that the Council accept the low bid of McAtee and Heathe,
Inc. at $4,743.71,was read.Mr.Nevins noted that the bid
was $461.09 over the Engineer's estimate.
It was asked if Mr.Nevins was able to contact the property
owners along Chestnut Street to see if they would be inter
ested in paving the street its entire length to Third Avenue.
Mr.Nevins indicated that one property owner was definitely
against this proposal and that he had been unable to contact
the other one as he resides out of the Moses Lake area.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the low bid of
McAtee and Heathe,Inc.be accepted.Motion carried.
$3,067 17
5,106 29
646 47
1,947 60
3,708 39
4,867 48
4,892 82
1,156 64
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -DIVISION STREET SEWAGE LIFT STATION
A letter from Pat Nevins, Public Works Director, stating
that the low bid of Marchand Construction,Inc.was
$6,153.32 over the Engineer's estimate,was read. Mr.
Nevins felt that it was apparent that the excess money was
included for possible de-watering problems. He suggests
that the Council reject the bids for the project and give
permission to re-advertise in the fall when the lake level
would recede and reduce the expense for de-watering.
Motion by Eng,seconded by Jones,that the bids be rejected
Motion carried.
It was asked if there would be difficulty with the lift
station if the improvements were not made at this time.
Mr.Nevins indicated that it would be desirable to have
the improvements at this time, but that the project"could
wait until fall.He mentioned that the main problem would
be high maintenance costs.
RESOLUTION NO.39 0 -ACCEPTING EASEMENT ON STRATFORD ROAD
dp Correspondence from Public Works Director Pat Nevins
requesting acceptance of the easement and permission to
record it, was read. The Lake Bowl has requested extension
of the City's water main and in order to place the north
fire hydrant in the future parking strip area the attached
easement is necessary.
It was explained to the Council that this would be at no expense
to the City and that it is certainly an opportune time for
the extension with the construction of the highway overpass
structure.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng, that the resolution
accepting an easement for the purpose of construction,repair,
and improvement of utilities from the Lake Bowl, be adopted.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.391 -ACCEPTING MONIES FROM THE LIONS CLUB
1°P Resolution No. 391 accepting a cash gift from the Moses Lake
Lions Club to be used for the purchase of trees to be planted
at Cascade Park and appropriating the cash gift for that
purpose in the amount of $1,200.00,was read.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Holm,that the Council adopt
the resolution accepting a cash gift from the Lions Club.
Motion carried.
City Manager Chester L.Waggener explained to the Council
that the reason the money was donated to the City instead
of the Club purchasing the items directly,was to help
keep an adequate accounting system for improvements to the
park.He also mentioned that if the monies were handled
by the City,that they can be considered as a portion of
the City obligated expenditures for the park.It was also
pointed out that these monies could be considered on a
matching fund basis when handled in this manner.
RESOLUTION NO.392 -ACCEPTING MONIES FROM THE MOSES LAKE IRRIGA-
TION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
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Resolution No. 392 accepting a cash gift for $2,717.54 from
the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District to be
used for the purpose of constructing boat launching ramps at
Cascade Park and appropriating the monies for that purpose,
was read.
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It was pointed out that this particular improvement has been
completed,but that in order to receive credit for the
improvement on a matching fund basis and for credit toward
lease obligations,that the monies would have to be handled
in this manner.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Hardin,that the resolution
be adopted.Motion carried.
Mayor Stadshaug complimented both the Lions Club and the Irrigation
and Rehabilitation District for their fine contributions for
improvements on this much needed community recreation area in
Cascade Park.
PENINSULA IMPROVEMENT CLUB -REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF GARBAGE FEES
A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener,was read.
Mr.Waggener pointed out that in accordance with the collection
ordinance, garbage cannot be burned in incinerators in resid
ential areas. The garbage ordinance provides for universal
collection and billing even though there may be no pickup.
Court rulings in the State of Washington have upheld such
billings.
A letter from Grace Daoust,Secretary of the Peninsula Improve
ment Club,requesting removal of the monthly garbage collection
charge was read. Mrs. Daoust pointed out that there is never
much trash and that normally it is carried away by a club
member to his residence.The Club feels that it is impossible
to have a can outside because of the dogs and wind.
Mayor Stadshaug pointed out to the Council that everyone is
billed for garbage pickup on the same basis whether or not
garbage is collected.The garbage ordinance has been in
affect since 1957 and it was strictly an oversite that
the Club has not been billed until the last two or three
months.
Mr.Giersdorf of the Peninsula Improvement Club pointed
out the problem they would have with the garbage cans being
overturned by wind or dogs.He mentioned that normally
the activities in the club take place on Saturday evening
and the collection service is on Wednesday.Any garbage
would be outside for that period of time and would certainly
be a problem.
Mr.Daoust also of the Peninsula Improvement Club pointed out
that the purpose of the Club is to improve the Peninsula and
that they have worked hard to further improvements.He does
not feel that they would be fulfilling their purpose by
allowing their garbage to be dumped all over the area.
Mayor Stadshaug stated that he would be reluctant to grant
a waiver as long as the service is available and everyone
else is being billed for it.He suggested the use of a
garbage rack and a can with a spring lid to eliminate the
proglems with dogs and the wind.
Mr.Hardin did not feel that the Council could waive this
particular charge because of the volume of requests that
would follow.He repeated that the ordinance does provide
for universal collection and billing whether or not the
•service is used.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Skaug,that the request of
the Peninsula Improvement Club for a waiver on garbage
charges be denied.Motion carried.
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Mayor Stadshaug pointed out to the gentlemen representing
the Peninsula Improvement Club that the Council is in the
process of studying a Housing Code.He invited the members
of the Club to attend the meeting being held on the Code,
as its adoption would do much to further their purpose of
improving the Peninsula area.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOLUTION RE:INITIATIVE 226
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/'A letter from Chester Biesen,Executive Secretary for the
Association of Washington Cities thanking the Chamber of
Commerce for their resolution supporting Initiative 226,
was read.
Mayor Stadshaug felt the Chamber should be commended for
taking such a great interest in the problems and welfare of
city government.
SWIMMING POOL FEES -REQUESTED AMENDMENT
A letter from Clem Brigl was received by the Council.It is
felt that a re-evaluation of the high school-college portion
of the swimming pool fees indicated a change should be made
before they go into affect for the 1966 season.Both the
Park and Recreation Commission and the Moses Lake Recreation
Council feel that the best solution would be to split the
high school age level at 18.The fee schedule would be as
follows:
Child (17 and under)$.25
Adult (18 and over)$.50
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Holm,that the fee schedule
be amended to the above figures.Motion carried.
KNOLLS VISTA 18TH ADDITION -REDUCTION OF UTILITY BOND
A letter from Pat Nevins Public Works Director recommending
that the utilities in Knolls Vista 18th Addition (Confrater
nity Center area)be accepted by the City Council for
maintenance by the City and a reduction of the bond from
$16,600 to $11,500,was read.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,that the City Engineer's
recommendations be accepted.Motion carried.
CHRIST UNITED CHURCH PLAT -FINAL APPROVAL
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Correspondence from Merle W.Hoeft,Building and Planning
Director,recommending that the Council approve the final
plat of the Christ United Church Addition, was read. The
plat is located along Nelson Road in the Virdell Housing and
Chief Moses Junior High area
Mr.Hoeft presented a copy of the plat to the members of the
City Council.
Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the final plat of
the Christ United Church Addition be accepted.Motion
carried.
COTTON ADDITION PLAT -FINAL APPROVAL
^)A letter from Merle W. Hoeft,Building and Planning Director,
recommending approval of the Cotton Addition Plat,was read.
Mr.Hoeft presented a copy of the plat to the Council.It
was noted that this plat is a non-recorded plat located on
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West Broadway near the intersection of Marina Drive.Mr.
Hoeft explained that recording of the plat at this time
is strictly a matter of validity.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,that the Council accept
the final plat of the Cotton Addition.Motion carried.
GRANT COUNTY ZONING -REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
Correspondence from Merle Hoeft,Building and Planning
Director,requesting that the City Council review amendments
to some recent zoning in the Big Bend Community College,
Cascade Heights and Cascade Valley areas by the Grant County
Planning Commission,was read.
Mr. Hoeft explained to the Council that the zoning class
ification assigned to these areas is very non-restrictive.
As these areas could be considered prime residential property,
a more restrictive zone should be assigned to prevent sub
standard homes and other undesirable construction from being
located there.It is felt that these areas should be zoned in
accordance with fine residential development.
A letter outlining the proposed amendments accompanied Mr.
Hoeft's letter.
Motion by Ebbert,seconded by Eng, that the Council endorse
the suggestions of the Planning Commission in the letter
presented to the Council.Motion carried.
19 6 5 AUDIT -COMMENTS FROM THE STATE EXAMINER
A letter from Adrian Webster,Chief Examiner for the State
Auditor's Office,enclosing a copy of Moses Lake's 1965
Audit report,was read.
Mayor Stadshaug complimented the City Manager and staff
for the fine work which contributed to such an excellent
audit report.
AWC ANNUAL CONFERENCE -ATTENDANCE AND VOTING DELEGATES
A memorandum from the Association of Washington Cities out
lining the plans for the annual State Convention for AWC,
was read.It was requested that all registrations be for
warded prior to May 1st.
Mayor Stadshaug and Councilman Ebbert were appointed as
voting delegates for the convention.Mayor Stadshaug
pointed out that this is a very informative convention
and that everyone who could possibly attend,even for one
day,should make every effort to do so.
HOUSING CODE -STUDY SESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION -APRIL 19TH
A joint study session between the Planning Commission
and City Council was set for Tuesday evening, April 19th
at 7:30 P.M.
MELVIN J.KELLEY -REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF RETIREMENT
A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener requesting
and recommending an extension of retirement to July 1,1967,
for Mel Kelley, was read. Mr. Kelley has been extended on
two previous occasions by City Council action.
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A letter from Police Chief Bjork also recommending the
extension accompanied Mr.Waggener's letter.
Motion by Jones,seconded by Hardin,that the one year
extension on Mel Kelley's retirement to July 1,1967,be
granted.Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
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Sandra K.Deese
City Clerk
Harold' J.Stadshaug
Mayor/