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1966 10 251136 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION -8:00 P.M.-City Hall October 25 ,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 and Forrest Hardin.Councilman Jones was absent. Mayor Stadshaug welcomed the visitors to the meeting. The minutes of the last regular Council meeting of October 11,1966 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. CURRENT EXPENSE -Total Amount Paid $1,032.95 EQUIPMENT RENTAL -Total Amount Paid 107.72 LIBRARY -Total Amount Paid 298.47 PARK AND RECREATION -Total Amount Paid 270.64 STREET -Total Amount Paid 144.72 WATER AND SEWER -Total Amount Paid 694.73 SANITATION -Total Amount Paid 39.70 TOTAL $2,588.93 SPECIAL BILLS GOB No.9 CONSTRUCTION FUND Parkers Garden and Pet Supply Shrubs for around Library and bulbs for flowerbeds 106.16 Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the special bill /from the GOB No.9 Construction Fund be paid.Motion carried. Warrants No.11,706 through 11,756 in the amount of $2,695.09 have been approved for payment this 25th day of October,1966. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CITATION Mr.Dale Stedman,Assistant General Manager for the Inland Automobile Association,was present.He noted that this year's award was a Pedestrial Safety Citation for the three year period that Moses Lake has been without a pedestrian fatality. He noted that Moses Lake has received ten awards in the last twelve years.Mr.Stedman presented the award to Mayor Stadshaug and Police Chief Al Bjork. REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -LOADER A letter from Equipment Supervisor Clifford Wanzer requesting permission to call bids for the 1 3 yard front end loader as provided for in Budget Code 20.3.6 in the 1967 Budget,was read. The notice and specifications accompanied the request.Mr.Wanzer noted that the gasoline powered equipment would cost approximately $15,000. Motion by Holm,seconded by Hardin,that the request to call for bids on the loader be approved.Motion carried. 1137 October 25,1966 REQUEST TO ALLOW MINORS -KELLY'S TAVERN A letter from Ray L.Greenwood,Attorney for Mr.Meincke,the proprietor of Kelly's Tavern,was read.He asked that the City Council give permission to allow minors,accompanied by their parents to be on the tavern premises until 9:00 PM.The westerly portion of the tavern has been remodeled and now will have facilities to serve food. A letter from Wm.E.Bjork,Chief of Police,stating that he has no objection to the request provided that a definite division is made between the food half of the establishment and the tavern and as long as a separate entrance is maintained. He did point out that the policing of the minors would be the responsibility of Mr.Meincke as the Police Department should not have the responsibility of determining whether or not minors are accompanied by their parents. It was noted that Mr.Meincke would have to have the authorization from the City Council before he applies to the Washington State Liquor Control Board for a change in his present classification. Mr.Amos Hull of Cascade Valley was present.He objected to the proposal as he did not feel that minors should be subjected to the tavern atmosphere. The Rev.Leland Lawrence,representing the Ministerial Association, also was present.He indicated that the Ministerial Association had been polled on this subject and they were definitely not in favor of the proposal. Mr.Ebbert pointed out that he felt it would be a nice setup and that the reason Mr.Meincke was even making the request is that he had been asked by parents that children be allowed. Mayor Stadshaug pointed out that in any Class "A"restaurant adults may be served liquor at a table even though minors are present. Motion by Hardin,second by Holm,that the request be granted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 410 -COMPENSATION PLAN -ADJUSTING SALARY SCHEDULES Resolution No.410 amending the basic compensation plan for employment in the municipal service of the City of Moses Lake by adjusting salary schedules in accord with changes in consumers price index,was read by title only. Mayor Stadshaug explained that this resolution is in accordance with the salaries set forth in the 1967 Budget which provided for a 4 .2 cost of living increase. Motion by Skaug,seconded by Ebbert,that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION No.411 -COMPENSATION PLAN -ADJUSTING SICK LEAVE AND VACATION ACCUMULATION - Resolution No.411 of the City of Moses Lake amending the basic compensation plan for employment in the municipal service of the City of Moses Lake by adjusting vacation and sick leave accumulation for fire fighters,was read by title only. Fire Chief Otto Jensen explained with this resolution the fire fighters October 25,1966 1138 RESOLUTION No.411 (Continued would be allowed to accumulate their vacation over a ten month period like the rest of the city employees.After five years of service they would get an additional day per year and at fifteen years three weeks paid vacation. The resolution would also allow fire fighters to accumulate sixty work days of sick leave which would be equal to twelve weeks.Previously they could accumulate only eight weeks. Motion by Hardin,seconded by Eng,that the resolution be adopted.Motion carried. RESOLUTION No.412 -ACQUISITION OF LAND -LOWER PENINSULA Resolution No.412 authorizing application for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act and the $10,000,000 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue of 1964,was read by title only. Motion by Hardin,second by Ebbert,that the resolution be adopted.Motion carried. RESOLUTION No.413 -DEVELOPMENT OF CASCADE PARK JJ3 Resolution No.413 authorizing application for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act and the $10,000,000 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue of 1964,was read by title only. Mayor Stadshaug pointed out that $12,5 00 has already been set aside in the 1967 Budget for construction of comfort station facilities, and $5 ,000 for other improvements . Motion by Hardin,second by Eng,that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS -LID's No.22 and 23 -WHEELER ROAD AND COLUMBIA DRIVE A letter was read from Donn Kaynor,Finance Director,requesting authorization to call for the sale of LID No.22 and 23 bonds as specified in the Notice of Bond Sale* Mayor Stadshaug noted that payments would be due the contractors in November and December,but that the November payment would be made from the Arterial Street Fund. Motion by Holm,seconded by Eng,that the Council authorize the request to call for bond sale on LID No.22 and 23.Motion carried. GOOD NEIGHBOR COUNCIL -LONG RANGE BUILDING PLANS Mr.Frank Alvarez,a committee member of the Good Neighbor Council, was present.He explained to the Council that the Good Neighbor Council is requesting the use of the Central School property to the rear of the existing buildings for Day Care Center activities. He introduced Mrs.Margaret Oman who presented plans to the Council for five mobile units approximately 20'X 47 \ 'each accomodating approximately twenty children.She explained that 1139 October 25,1966 GOOD NEIGHBOR COUNCIL (Continued) the units are not trailers,but would resemble houses and would be set on foundations.However,they could be moved if it was necessary.She requests the Council's endorsement of the plans for these mobile units.The units would be provided by the Citizens for Migrant Affairs,but would be used for all children having need for the services of the Day Care Center. Mayor Stadshaug explained to Mrs.Oman that the building plans would have to be checked by both the building and fire departments and that the zoning of the property would also have to be checked. He suggested that Mrs.Oman submit the plans to the Building and Fire Departments for approval and then to the Planning Commission on November 3rd. It was noted that the School District has not given its approval to the proposal,but that it would be presented to them at their next meeting on November 7th. Motion by Holm,seconded by Ebbert,that the Council endorse the plans of the Good Neighbor Council.Motion carried. Mr.Hardin pointed out to the members of the Good Neighbor Council that this was strictly an endorsement and not final approval of the plan for the mobile units. PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION OPERATION REPORTS AWARDS 0 A letter from Arthur Van't Hull,Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association Operation Award Committee,compli menting the City on the interest Wilbur Hoist,the operator of the sewage treatment plant,has shown in the field of water pollution control through the submission of his annual report,was read.Mr. Hoist was the winner in his group which included primary plans of 20,000 and over population equivalent and secondary plants of 5,000 and over population equivalent. Mayor Stadshaug commented that this was indicative of the City employees and certainly a fine indication of the way Mr.Hoist was performing his responsibilities as the sewage treatment plant operator. RESOLUTION COMMENDING LOEL DONN KAYNOR -FINANCE DIRECTOR JQ/jA A resolution commending Loel Donn Kaynor for his service to the community and the efficient performance of his responsibilities was read. Motion by Hardin,second by Skaug,that the Council adopt the resolution. Motion carried. Mr.Kaynor thanked the Mayor and Council for the resolution and their cooperation during the time he was employed by the City as Finance Director. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk \