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COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION February 13,1968
8 o'clock PM -City Hall
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by
Mayor Jones.Councilmen present were:Gordon Ebbert,Monte Holm,Jack
Eng,Otto Skaug,Ernest Lindell,Michael Boyle and Mayor Jones.
The meeting was called to order by Major Jones .The Mayor welcomed the Boy
Scouts to the meeting and,in particular,Kenneth Coffin who was Mayor for
the Day.Other Scouts and the positions they assumed for this day were:
Phil Munter City Manager
Bill Stewart Equipment Maintenance
Danny Estes Sewage Treatment
Gerold Brooks Building Inspector
Jim Brown Street and Water Supt.
Stan Fouts Fire Chief
Mark Fuhriman Parks Superintendent
Jay O'Leary Mike Boyle
Curtis Reinbold Park &Recreation Director
Clay Wixom Monte Holm
Mike Tanner Otto Skaug
Kenneth Coffin John Jones
Raymond Avery Police Judge
Gordon Damskov City Planner
Eric Stone Gordon Ebbert
Tom Earl Public Works Director
Steve Jones Finance Director
Bill Stocker Ernest V.Lindell
Clarence Moriwaki Jack Eng
Tom Fredrickson Police Chief
The Mayor also welcomed the students of city government from the High
School and their instructor,Mr.Calhoun.Gary Mason introduced the students
present.The Mayor commented on the apparent success of this class and the
high level of intelligence indicated by their questions to the City Manager at
a meeting with him earlier in the afternoon.
Other interested citizens present at the meeting were greeted by the Mayor.2
Minutes of the meeting of January 23 were approved as written by a motion »—*•made by Otto Skaug and second by Ernest Lindell.Passed unanimously.j^
BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
General Fund $6,818.85
Library 630.82
Park and Recreation 1,183.76
Street 433.73
Equipment Rental 2 ,081.34
Water and Sewer 20,954.23
Sanitation 4,704.24
$36,806.86
Motion by Holm,second by Eng to pay the regular bills.Passed unanimously.
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SPECIAL BILLS
1967 REVENUE BOND -WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Faber Industrial Supply 85.95
P.O.Box AF
Moses Lake,Washington
Hour Meters for Well Pump at Base
Faber Industrial Supply 197 .40
Hour meters for Sewer Pumps in Lift Station at Base
Moses Lake Iron and Metal 141.79
P.O.Box 448
Moses Lake,Washington
^Fence Material for North side of Sewer Plant Ditch
as
C & V Dodge 396.00
520 S.Pioneer Way
Moses Lake,Washington
Tool Boxes for Pickup 03-63
Motion by Monte Holm,second by Otto Skaug to pay the special bills.
Passed unanimously.
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Warrants No.1 through 145 in the amount of $37,628.00 were approved for
payment.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -COMPRESSOR
/0/7AletterwasreadfromPatNevins,Public Works Director,stating
that four bids had been received on the Air Compressor,with
Modern Machinery Company of Spokane low with a bid of $4,1'88
which was $2 ,127 below the estimate .Their additional cost for a
diesel driven air compressor was $587 .81.It is felt that the
advantages of a diesel air compressor over a gasoline air compressor
is worth the additional cost.He recommended acceptance of the bid
of Modern Machinery Company.This price includes trade in of the
old machine.
Motion by Monte Holm to buy the compressor with the diesel motor.
Second by Gordon Ebbert.Passed unanimously.
|J 'CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -TRACTOR AND GANG REEL MOWER
u 70/7AletterfromWilliamR.Skeels,Parkand Recreation Director, was
read recommending purchase of the Jacobs en F-10 Mower from
Northwest Mowers,Inc.,of Seattle.He stated that although the
bid on the new mower is not openfor negotiation we can purchase
the same tractor mower that was used last year as a demonstrator
andhas less than 11 hours operating time,fora total price,including
tax and trade-in,for $7,219.34,which amounts to a savings of
$563 .38 - the only deviation being in the tire size.
Mr.Waggener said that there are no major improvements in the new
model and that for all practical purposes we are purchasinga new
piece of equipment.
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Mr.Cliff Wanzer said that it is not a Ford tractor -it is a
special machine built for mowing.It has a Ford engine and is
a self contained unit,all hydraulically controlled and made
specifically for this purpose .
Motion by Gordon Ebbert to buy the Jacobsen F-10 Mower.Second
by Otto Skaug.Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PUBLIC TREES -FIRST READING n
i^1 A letter from William Skeels,Park and Recreation Director,was
read in which he noted the revision of Ordinance No.346 and
recommended changes.The changes include the Ordinance title -
from "Street Tree Ordinance"to "Public Tree Ordinance";enforcing
authority from City Engineer to Park and Recreation Director,except
where noted and eliminating reference to a city tree plan which ob
ligated citizens to plant only that species of tree that complied to the
design for their neighborhood.
The Ordinance was read by title only.The City Manager stated that
the change to place the enforcement of this ordinance to the Park
and Recreation Department is necessary because this department
has professional experience and knowledge in this field.He also
expressed his dislike of the formal planting of trees,feeling that
they are more attractive if planted informally.Also a disease could
wipe out an entire species of tree.This is a major change in the
Ordinance.He would like to changed before tree planting time in the
Spring.
Motion by Mr.Holm to refer this Ordinance back for more study [""1
and bring it back for a second meeting.Second by Ernest Lindell.j
Passed unanimously.
LASCO PLAT -FINAL APPROVAL
\r\\9 A letter from David M. Richey, City Planner,was read stating
I that the Planning Commission has approved the Lasco Plat subject
to some details which are now in order,and that the Planning
Commission is referring the Lasco Plat to the City Council for their
examination and approval.
A drawing of the Plat was presented to the Council.Mr.Richey said
that there are quite a few exceptions to the existing subdivision ordinance
but that most of the problems existed prior to the land being included in
the city limits .
Motion by Otto Skaug,second by Ernest Lindell to approve the plat
as submitted.Passed unanimously.
MELVA ADDITION No.4 -RELEASE OF UTILITY BOND
$A letter was read from Jerry D.Cop eland ,Assistant City Engineer,
recommending that the City accept for maintenance the installation of
the water main and fire hydrant on Wapato Drive which have been
installed in accordance with the subdivision ordinance and that the
cash bond in the amount of $2,600 be released.
Motion by Jack Eng to accept the recommendation of the Assistant
City Engineer.Second by Gordon Ebbert.Passed unanimously.
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MOSES LAKE GUN CLUB -LETTER RE:AIRPORT PROPERTY ./nV6
A letter from R.W.Goodwin was read stating that the Moses Lake
Gun Club would like to purchase 40 acres of land at the City Airport
for use of the Club as a trap and skeet shooting range that would bring
shooters from all over the State.He requested the Southwest corner
of the Airport as this would be completely away from the Airport and
would not interfere with the runway.He expressed the opinion that this
is an ideal location and would bring in 300 to 400 shooters who would
stay for two day periods and this would benefit the motels and
restaurants.They have investigated the possibility of obtaining
funds through the recreational loaning department of FHA and it appears
that they are eligible.A lease would be acceptable and in order to
qualify under the FHA recreational loaning department they would like
to have 30 to 40 years.
The City Manager pointed out the location on the aerial map in the
council chambers.One of the things causing concern is that as the
air traffic continues to develop at Grant County Airport private air
travel will become virtually impossible and it might make it better to
have this airport available for this private air travel.The runways
would go right through the 40 acres.
Mayor Jones felt that the council needs time to think about this matter
and come up with an intelligent answer.Mr.Goodwin expressed his
appreciation and his desire to talk it over.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -PARK UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM ////
A letter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,requesting
|permission to call for bids on material for Peninsula Park sprinkler
j*system. Detailed plans were presented to the Council by Mr.Nevins
of the area,to be sprinkled.The Park would be watered in four
separate sections by means;of automatic-valves controlled in the
well house.
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The-Youth Baseball organization is quite active and has consented
to furnish free labor to install this system once the material is purchased.
No baseball will be played on it this year.It will be seeded by the middle
of March.Bids will be sought locally and it is hoped that some will be
received.Close contact has been made with Shinn and Ladd Irrigation
Companies in working this up.
Moved by Mr.Ebbert that permission be granted to call for bids on
material for Peninsula Park sprinkling system.Second by Jack Eng.
Passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL BIDS -GASOLINE
A letter was read from Charles Davenport requesting authorization to call
for a bid jointly with the Moses Lake School District for the purchase of
Uthe City's gasoline requirement for the ensuing year.The bid quantity
is estimated on 30,000 gallons.The bid opening is scheduled during
the early part of March.
Motion by Monte Holm to authorize the call for a joint bid with the
Moses Lake School District for the purchase of the City's gasoline
requirements for the ensuing year.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed
unanimously.
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STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT -REPORT
»itf Mr.William Skeels reported that the State Softbal Tournament will be
held in Moses Lake August 22 through 25th -the weekend after the
Fair.It will bring in 24 teams from throughout the State and this
is going to be quite a large undertaking for us.It would be benefi
cial to have the Peninsula Ball Diamond available for this tournament.
It will be necessary to have one lighted field for night play.The use of the
LDS lighted field and the Peninsula Little League field have been
offered and there is the other Peninsula field and the Lakeview field.
Two fields at the Base are lighted and could be used if necessary.
The Mayor expressed appreciation to Mr.Skeels for the work that has
been done.
PIONEER WAY AND STRATFORD ROAD URBAN ARTERIAL PROTECTS -STATUS REPORT
jQlty Mr. Nevins said that very soon all roads leading into Moses Lake
will be undergoing construction and that we will have some very fine
streets when it is completed.These will.include the widening of roads
on Broadway,Pioneer Way from Alder Street to SSH 11G and Stratford
Road.Broadway will be improved from Lee Street to the overpass.
It was decided also to improve 11G starting just past Sharon Avenue
on out past the interchange to Interstate 90.All work will meet
Urban Arterial Board standards .Pioneer Way will have sidewalks on
both sides;Stratford Road will have sidewalks on the West side but
none on the other side.Pioneer Way will have a storm drainage system.
This will go down Hill Avenue and drain into Pelican Horn.This
will provide a means for residents to solve their drainage problems by
putting in a lateral system w The cost will be increased by approximately
$20,000 by going down Hill Avenue but would be justifiedin that it j I
relieves a problem.No parking would be provided along Pioneer Way
or Stratford Road.It is anticipated .that it will be started around the
'latter part of May.We will furnish personnel to work on the project.
The contract will be let under the State Highway Department.We will
have a common resident engineer from the State Highway Department
who will coordinate all the projects .There will be no cost to the
property owner except for concrete driveways .Bids will be called
the latter part of March and first part of April.
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