1968 08 271293
COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION August 27,1968
8 o'clock PM -City Hall
The City Council met in regular session with the meeting called to order by Mayor
John E.Jones.Present were:Monte Holm,Otto Skaug, Jack Eng,Gordon Ebbert,
John Jones,Ernest Lindell and Michael Boyle.
Minutes of the meeting of July 23,1968 were approved on the motion of Otto Skaug,
second by Jack Eng.Passed unanimously.
BILLS TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
GENERAL FUND 1,469.32
LIBRARY 244.55
PARK AND RECREATION 482 .82
STREET 129.50
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 287.25
WATER AND SEWER 5,978.33
SANITATION 2,436.96
Motion by Jack Eng,second by Otto Skaug to pay the regular bills.Passed unanimous
ly.
SPECIAL BILLS
1967 Revenue Construction Fund
The Foxboro Company 194.97
4210 Stone Way North
Seattle,Washington
7 day pressure recorder for the LAFB Well No.1
Hersey Sparling Meter Company 2.20
1800 Westlake Avenue North
Suite 205
Seattle,Washington
Payment of freight-error in billing
Motion by Monte Hdm to pay the special bills.Second by Dr.Lindell.Passed
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -WATER PIPING AND MATERIALS.
]Hf(f A letter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,stating that four
bids were received for the materials for replacing water main on Loop Drive
and Gem Street.Grinnel Company of the Pacific was low with a bid of
$3,612.95.Mr.Nevins recommended acceptance of the bid of Grinnel Company
of the Pacific..
Motion by Monte Holm to accept the bid of Grinnel Company.Second by
Jack Eng.Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING GARBAGE COLLECTION RATES -2nd READING
i|^3 The Ordinance amending the garbage collection rates was read by title only.
Mr.Waggener informed the council that there were no objections voiced to
the rate structure.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert,second by Otto Skaug that this Ordinance fre
adopted.Passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING -VACATION OF ALLEY -BLOCK 16 of NEPPEL PLAT
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The Mayor noted that no one interested in the vacation of this alley was present
at the meeting.For that reason there was no need for a public hearing.Mr.
Nevins,said that he was able to get in touch with Mr.Kenison,who represents
Mr.Vining,the owner of the adjacent;property.Mr.Kennison said he intends
to take no action and is withdrawing the request to vacate the alley.
Mayor Jones said he would prefer to recess the matter once more rather than
have it eliminated.
Motion by Monte Holm to postpone the matter of the vacation of alley in Block 16
of the Neppel Plat until the next council meeting on September 10.Second by
Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -OPEN HOUSING -1st READING
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The Ordinance on open housing in Moses Lake was discussed by Larry Peterson,
Chairman of the Inter-Racial Commission for Human Rights,as this group has
done much research and work in preparing this ordinance for consideration by
the City Council.He said that this draft was made after considerable study of
similar ordinances from other cities.It is the feeling of the Commission that
it is a constructive approach to try and place this problem on a local level with
an attempt to handle our problems on the local level.This ordinance.provides
that discrimination in the sale or rental of housing is prohibited regarding race,
creed,color or national origin and does not say that you cannot set stipulations
in regard to other criteria such as pets,number of children,or damage deposit,
so long as those are applied fairly and equally.It also provides for filing and
handling of complaints.The handling of complaints of discrimination would
involve an investigation by the hearing board (the Commission)and if grounds are
not found that there is discrimination,the complaint would be dismissed.If
they are found there would be an attempt to conciliate the problems between
the parties involved.If that fails,,then the ordinance would be referred to the1
City Attorney with the findings of the hearing board for prosecution.
Mr.Peterson said that there had been expressions both in favor and in opposition
to the ordinance by the Realty Board.They plan to refer itto the State Association.
It was the concensus of opinion of the Council that they would like to hold a
study session at which time they would invite Mr.Peterson.
Motion by Otto Skaug that the Council take this ordinance under advisement and
set a study session for September 3.Second by Monte Holm.Passed unanimously.
WEST BROADWAY SIDEWALKS -REQUEST FOR INCLUSION IN STREET PROTECT
A letter was read from Pat Nevins requesting authorization from the City Council
to submit a prospectus for approval by the State Highway Department for construc
tion of this project,to be financed with City of Moses Lake'one-half cent gas tax
funds.The estimated construction cost is $28,000.If approval is given,the
existing contract with Murphy Brothers could be extended to include the sidewalk
construction.
The State Highway Department was not able to finance sidewalks along the Broad
way Avenue section.One-half cent gas tax money can be used for sidewalks if
they are installed in conjunction with a complete street project.
Motion by Monte Holm to accept Mr.Nevins recommendation.Second by
Dr.Lindell.Passed unanimously.
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SIX YEAR STREET PLAN
A letter was read from Pat Nevins,Public Works Director,stating that the six
year street plan has been presented to the City Planning Commission for their
approval and they have approved them.He recommended that the plan be
approved subject to any changes that may be incorporated after the public Hear
ing following which a Resolution would be required.This would allow the data
sheets to be sent to the Urban Arterial Board by the first of September,as it
can preceed the public hearing.
A construction plan indicating the name of the road or street,the type of work
to be done,the length in miles and the cost estimates was presented to council.
Mr.Nevins did not anticipate that all of the work listed would be done.How
ever,he did feel that a large portion of it could be accomplished.He indicated
if they are all accepted we do not necessarily have to have them done.
Motion by Gordon Ebbert to accept the six year street plan subject to any
changes that may be incorporated after the public hearing,which will be the
first meeting in September.Second by Michael Boyle.Passed unanimously.
INSURANCE CLAIM -DAVID R.EDWARDS
An insurance claim filed by David R.Edwards against the City of Moses Lake
in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars was noted by the Council.
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES -DISTRICT MEETING -September 4,1968
0°Information regarding the 13th Legislative District meeting in the City of
Moses Lake was referred to by the City Manager.Theysaid the staff will
be discussing the items on the agenda with particular emphasis on the 1969
legislative program.We received a portion of the $25,000,000 which was
a grant to cities and counties this year based on the four factor formula.
We received more than $49,000 this year from that source of funding.The
matter of financing is important to us .It is a good opportunity to hear from
all of our legislators .It is also a good opportunity to meet fellow city
councilmen and Mayors and exchange ideas .
Mayor Jones said that he will not be in town on that day and asked Mr.Ebbert1
to greet the guests for him.
Meeting adjourned.
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