1966 05 101095
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall May 10,1966
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to
order by Mayor Stadshaug.Councilmen present:Gordon Ebbert,Monte
Holm,Otto Skaug,Jack Eng,Forrest Hardin,and John Jones.
Mayor Stadshaug welcomed the members of the audience to the meeting.
The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of April 26, 1966,
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
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
TOTAL $18,752.36
SPECIAL BILLS
The following special bills were read:
1965 WATER AND SEWER BOND CONSTRUCTION
Stevens,Thompson,Runyan &Ries,Inc.
Professional engineering services for con
sultation during contract modifications
between the City of Moses Lake and Pronto
Foods,Inc.-Invoice period February 1,
1966 thru April 30,1966 $76.88
Stevens,Thompson,Runyan &Ries,Inc.
Professional engineering services rendered
in connection with design of the Sewage
Treatment Plant Modifications,Pumping
Station and Sewers and in accordance with
contract dated November 10,1964.$3,932.94
Stevens,Thompson,Runyan &Ries,Inc.
Professional engineering services in con
nection with resident engineering services
for the Sewage Treatment Plant extension in
accordance with agreement between Stevens &
Thompson,Inc.and the City of Moses Lake,
dated May 26,1965.$1,359.91
Floyd 0.Swenson
Final payment -Contract 65-05 -Expansion
of Sewage Treatment Plant $1,079.47
A letter from Public Works Director Pat Nevins was read.He
stated that in a telephone conversation with Mr.Harold Murray
of Stevens and Thompson on May 9th, he was told that all the
work has been satisfactorily completed with the exception of
Change Order #8,installation of the boiler.Mr.Nevins
recommended acceptance of the work done under the basic bid
and Change Orders 1 through 10,excluding Change Order #8,
and that payment be made as shown on the purchase order.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Eng,that the special bills from
the 1965 Water and Sewer Bond Construction Fund be paid.
Motion carried.
$3 ,297 97
33 08
667 21
672 62
3 ,769 20
5 f502 29
4 ,809 99
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Warrants No.10,884 through 10,938 for $25,201.56 have been approved
for payment this 10th day of May,1966.
ORDINANCE NO.54 6 -AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.513 -WATER AND SEWER RATES
SECOND READING .
Ordinance No. 546 amending Ordinance No. 513 which is entitled
"An ordinance relating to the municipal water system of the
City of Moses Lake,Washington regulating the use of the water
therefrom,providing for the sale of the same,fixing the price
thereof,providing a method of collection charges therefor,and
•—fixing the method of collecting for the use of facilities and
furnishing of services by the sewer system and sewerage disposal
plant of the City of Moses Lake,and providing penalties for the
violation thereof and repealing Ordinances 32, 179, 402 and all
other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith",
was read by title only.
Motion by Skaug,seconded by Jones,that the ordinance be adopted.
Motion carried.
SUN BASIN GROWERS,REVISED SITE PLAN
A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener was read. He
noted that the Planning Commission reviewed a revised site plan
for an all steel building with a baked enamel finish and stone
ornamentation rather than the concrete block building originally
proposed for Sun Basin Growers.The City Council in its first
authorization approved the plan with the contingency that the
proposed exit to Balsam Street be eliminated.Sun Basin Growers
now feels that this exit is important to proper design of the
parking area and requested that the special permit be revised
to authorize access to Balsam Street.Mr.Waggener stated that
the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed site plan and
recommends to the Council that approval be given for the use of
the steel building and the access to Balsam Street.
A letter from Bob Lewis,a resident of the area in which Sun
Basin Growers proposes to construct their new office building,
was read.He wished to object to the request as he feels a
metal building would not be in keeping with the harmony of
the present structures in the area,that the access on Balsam
Street would create undue traffic on a residential street
which already has an excess of traffic,and that the original
request to the Planning Commission was objected to in writing
by 80% of the property owners in the area on a petition.
Due to a misunderstanding the materials,pictures,and slides
for a presentation on the building were not available to the
Council tonight. Mr.Conger of Sun Basin Growers informed the
Council that both the financiers and architect for the build
ing felt that the access on Balsam was necessary for proper
fire protection and general convenience. He stated that the
traffic load to the building would not amount to much more than
two or three cars a day other than employee travel. He also
noted that no freight would be delivered to the building as it
would be strictly a business office.He pointed out that the
additional parking that would be put in with the construction
of the building would be available for use to anyone after the
regular office hours,thereby providing additional parking
on Wednesday evenings and on Sundays when there is congestion
in the area because of church meetings.There would be 19 parking
spaces to accommodate both the employees and customers.Mr.
Conger presented a copy of the new plat plan to the Council.
Mayor Stadshaug opened the meeting to comments from the audience.
He asked that any comments or questions be directed to the Mayor
and members of the Council.
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Mr.Jim Mitchell of 414 E.Brown pointed out to the Council that
the original plan was approved without access on Balsam Street.
He felt no concession should be made on this item.He felt that
without the materials for the presentation on the appearance of
the building that there could be little reason for a decision
on the matter at this time.
Mr.Bob Jeske of 4 20 E.Brown felt he would not like to see the
additional parking for 19 cars in this residential area.He
did not feel that the building would look like a home or compli
ment the homes in the area now.
Mr.Roger Stanford of 406 E.Brown said that he agrees with Mr.
Jeske and Mr.Mitchell.
Phillip Thorn of 1010 Skyline Drive felt that the Council should
look to the future as they would establish a precedent by allow
ing access on Balsam Street to anyone. He objects to the Balsam
Street access.
Mr.Skaug felt that plans and materials to show the appearance
of the building should be presented before a decision is made.
Mayor Stadshaug suggested that due to the misunderstanding that
the slides and presentation should be made at the next Council
meeting on May 24th.
Mr.Hardin wanted to know if the access on Balsam Street was
really necessary with the one on Pioneer Way.
Mr.Conger stated that it was their opinion that the Balsam
Street access would make for better utilization of the parking
area.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Skaug,to deny approval of the plan
for access on Balsam Street.Motion failed with Hardin,Stad
shaug,Ebbert,and Eng voting "No".
City Manager Chester L.Waggener suggested to the Council that
property should be entitled to access on any street abutting
it and that if the Council feels that access to the street is
detrimental to adjoining properties,then perhaps,they should
review the entire request for the special permit as to its
being applicable for that particular area.
Mr.Mitchell pointed out to the Council that the Pioneer Way
access would be hazardous.He also mentioned that the residents
of the area had not had an opportunity to see the revised plan
and that they would like to see it before making any final
objections.
Motion by Eng,seconded by Hardin,that any further discussion
on the item be postponed until Sun Basin Growers presents the
rest of the material on the appearance of the building at the
next meeting.Motion carried.
RETAIL TRADES COMMITTEE -SALES PROMOTION
A letter from Logan 0.Beam,Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
was read.Mr.Beam requested that Mr.Larry Jobin be placed on
the agenda to ask for permission to cover the parking meters in
the downtown area for "Crazy Days"sales promotion on Friday,
May 13th,and to barricade Third Avenue,between Ash and Alder,
for their sidewalk sales promotion scheduled for Friday,July
29th.
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Mr.Jobin was in the audience representing the Retail Trades
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.He pointed out that on
the request to barricade the streets for the sidewalk sale
this had been allowed in 1964,but in 1965 it was denied because
of fire hazard.Mr.Jobin suggested that a fire lane could be
left on both sides of the street next to the curb to allow for
the movement of fire protection equipment if necessary.He
said that the display on the street would consist mainly of cars,
trailers,farm equipment,and things of that nature.
Fire Chief Jensen felt that the fire lane would be sufficient
to solve his one objection about the movement of fire equipment,
however, with the type of material allowed between the buildings
on the two sides of the street,that this would allow fire to
jump from one side of the street to the other on the unprotected
glass fronts of the buildings.He did mention that the prob
ability of a fire occurring on this particular day was slight.
Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the request to cover
the parking meters for the "Crazy Days" sale on May 13th be
approved.Motion carried.
Motion by Eng,seconded by Holm, that the Council approve the
request to hold a sidewalk sale on July 29th,barricading
Third Avenue between Ash and Alder.Motion carried.
MR.AUGIE BREITMEIER -APPEAL TO COUNCIL /off
A letter from City Manager Chester L.Waggener to Mr. A. J.
Breitmeier of 927 N.Paxson Drive was read.In his letter Mr.
Waggener pointed out to Mr.Breitmeier that he had been placed
on the agenda for May 10th. He requested that Mr.Breitmeier
provide him with advance information to be presented to the
Council for their consideration in accordance with the policy
set up by the Council itself. He pointed out to Mr.Breitmeier
that failure to provide any background information on a request
to be heard,often results in a delay in action until the Council
has had an opportunity to study all possible background infor
mation .
Mr.Breitmeier asked the members of the Council if they were aware
of the things going on in City Hall.Mayor Stadshaug indicated
to Mr.Breitmeier that information in the files is available to
the Councilmen at any time.
Mr.Breitmeier presented a letter he had written on July 15,1964,
and asked if the members of the Council had seen a copy of that
particular letter.Mayor Stadshaug and the members of the Council
indicated after seeing the letter that it had been presented to
Council at a previous meeting when Mr.Breitmeier appeared before
the Council.
Mr.Breitmeier was asked what request or complaint he had to bring
.before the Council,as the Councilmen and Mayor were not aware
as to just what the problem was.Mr.Breitmeier did not at this
time list or state his grievances.
After some discussion Mr.Breitmeier was requested to write a
letter, including any materials that he might wish, to present
his grievances to the City Council at the next meeting on the
24th of May. He was requested to submit this information to
the City Manager in sufficient time to allow the information to
be distributed to the Council members for study prior to the
actual meeting date.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY FROM POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION -AMOS
DODGEN -~"
1099 May 10,1966
A letter from James C.Pluntze,Secretary of the Board of Cert
ification of the State of Washington Department of Health,was
read. He indicated his pleasure in announcing that a Certificate
of Competency is being issued to Mr. Amos R.Dodgen as a Group
IV Water Pollution Control Plant Operator.He stated that Mr.
Dodgen successfully passed the examination and that along with
his experience qualified him for this rating.
Mayor Stadshaug presented Mr.Amos R.Dodgen with his certificate
and complimented him on his fine efforts to improve himself and
on his interest in preparing himself to do a better job as a
city employee.
SANITATION -USE OF FILL SITE DURING CLEAN-UP WEEKEND
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A report from C. D.Fuller of the Moses Lake Garbage Service
giving an analysis of the sanitary fill use during "Operation
Clean Sweep"April 30th through May 1st,was presented.It
was pointed out that the revenue from having the fill open for
use during this weekend certainly did not begin to cover the
operation cost,however,for a worthwhile project like this,
it certainly is desirable.
Mayor Stadshaug complimented the Chamber of Commerce and
Project Chairman Dewayne Dennis for the fine efforts toward
improving the appearance of the community in operation "Clean
Sweep".
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION -APPOINTMENT
\0bA Motion by Stadshaug,seconded by Skaug,that the Council approve
the appointment of John Dietzen to fill the vacancy left by
John Vreiling on the Civil Service Commission.Mayor Stadshaug
felt it was commendable for a man who has already served as
a Councilman and Mayor to still be interested enough in city
government to take a position on one of its commissions.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
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Harold J.-Stadshaug
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Sandra K.Deese
City Clerk
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