1959.02.24_00001February 24,1999
The Council met in regular session,the meeting was called to order by Mayor Pre-tem Alex Law,councilmen present were:Fred Krueger,John Dietzen,Russell Stark,Frank Holmes and Alex Law.
The minutes of the previous meeting of Feb 10th were read,stand approved as readBillswereread.The motion by Holmes seconded by Stark bills be paid and warrantsdrawn.Motion carried.
CURRENTEXPENSE:
Warrants Nos.469 thru 486 paid in the amount of $579.29
i WATER&SEWER:
Warrants Nos.h708 thru h725 paid in the amount of 2,160.62
STREET:
Warrsants Nos.20$3 thru 2097 paid in the amount of &6.36
PARK:
Warrant Nos.375 paid in the amount of 2.73
NATURALGAS:
Warrants Nos.L18thru h30 kpaid in the amount of 6,997.6¼
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
Warrants Nos.298 thru 259 paid in the amount of 26.10
G.0.B.#5:
Warrant Nos.lh1 paid in the amount of 14,305.91
I CRM(BEROF COMMERCELANDACQUISITION IN CIVIC CENTER:Mr.Ken Earl appeared beforethecouncilinregardstolandfortheChamberBúilding.Meeting to be held atEightA.M.Wednesday morning at the proposed site with,councilmen and Chamber membersforfurtherstudy.
RESOLUTION NO.182 ON BUSINESS ROUTE SIGNING:was read.The motion by DietzensecondedbyKruegertoadoptResolutionNo.162.Motion carried.
NATURE GAS COIWERSION:reported on by councilman John Dietzen,stated that it wastheinstallersrecommendationthattheCitygointotheconversionbusiness.Bankwillgivetitleoneloans.Committees recommendation to adopted Resolution onNaturalGasConversion.
RESDLUTION NO.183:ON GAS CONVERSION :The motion by Hilderbrand seconded by DietzenResolutionÑ6.183 be adopted.Motion carried.The motion by LStark seconded byHolmestoinstructtheCityAttorneytodrawupanemergencyordinancequthorizing theCityTreasurertoinvestfundsofthecityfromthe1.I.D.Guarantee fund up to theamountof$5,000.00.Motion carried.
ORDINANCENo.374:ON GAS RATE:was explained by Ek•.Snook,stated that it was specific-ally for large consumers only.The motion by Dietzen seconded by Krueger OrdinanceNo.37&be adopted and published.Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTTO ZONING AND FIRE ORDINANCE:letter from Kr.Fred Bindel,andtheminutesofthePlanningCommissionandletterfromBuildingInspectorJimWrightandFireChiefRollywasread.Discussion.The motion by Stark seconded by Holmesmatterbereferredtothecityattorneyforclarificationandforre-writing.Motioncarried.
FARKDEPT PROGRAM:Mr.Ted Swedberg explained the proposed program for planting treesandbeautifyingtheccity.Letter read in regards to types of trees and tree planting.Mr.Swedberg requested that two councilmen attend all park board meetings.Mayor pro-tem Appointed Merle West and Fred Krueger to attend all Park Board meetings.
LOWRENT HOUSING AGREEMENT:was explained by councilman John Dietsen,stated that thecommitteehadgoverovertheagreementandAlsocityattorneyhadgoneoverit.ThemotionbyStarksecondedbyDietzenthatthereadingoftheagreementbedispensedwith.Motion carried.The motion by Dietzen seconded by Hilderbrand CooperationAgreementonLowRentHousingbeadoptedandsignedbyMayor&Clerk.Motion carried.
SgF MAINTENANCEPROGRAM:A brief garvey of street maintenance needs and recommenda-
February 2Lth,1959 Contrd
tions were submitted by assistant engineer Garth Anderson.The motion by Stark the
maintenance.program be referred to the street committee.No second motion lost.
The motion by Holmes seconded by Krueger that we adopt the street maintenance program
as set out by the engineer for 1959.Motion carried with Stark voting No.
AUTHORIZATIONIn CALL FOR BIp?ynR STREET FLUSBER:City Administrator explained the
need for a Street Flusher to work in conjunction with the Street Sweeper,to help
eliminate some of the dust,also that funds for the street flusher had been budgeted.
The motion by Stark seconded by Dietsen to authorize call for bids for the street
flusher and bid date be set for March 17th,specifications to be drawn up by the bids
and award committee.Motion carried.
LETTER FROMPORTER BARRY&ASSOCIATES:in regards to partial payment was read.Matter
turned over to the city administrator to answer.
WASHINGTONSURVEYAND RATING BUREAU:report was reviewed by the city administrator
and Fire chief Rolly.
FIRE DEPARTMFÆTRESCUE "DUCK":City Administrator explained that the rescue Duck was
badly in need of repairs,motor in bad condition,cracked block and head had been re-
paired several times.Suggested that Holmes and Krueger check with shop foreman Wes
Maslen as to what repairs are needed and report back to the council.
PAYMENTTO B.E.H.SUB-00NTRACTORS:By Attorney John Calbom.Presented to the council
a proposed partial release agreement submitted to the city by B.E,H.Pipeline Corp.
The agreement sets forth for the city a release of the final estimates 11 and 11-A
approximately $23,000.00 plus retianed percentage,and funds would go to sub-contrac-
tors.Attorney stated that it would not be a waiver of the Bonding Co that the bond
would still be in full force and effect,suggested that the council go over list of
sub-contractors.Matter referred to gas committee,city administrator and city
attorney.
Meeting adjourned 10:39 P.M.
ATTEST:L jy ¿f ATTEST:
Mabel Waterman Alex Law
City Clerk Mayor Pro-Tem'
March 3,1999
Bid Opening on Fire Hose:Bids were opened at 2:P.M.and read following were
received:
Cascade Fire Equipment Co Total amount1,291.03
The Givens Co.""1,374.19
American LaFrance ""1,547.35
Roneyas Inc ""1,61h.07
Mannell &Sherrill,Inc ""1,791.92
Faber Hdwe &Industrial ""1,782.09
L.N.Curtis &Sons ""1,8h5.08
Bids to be tabulated and report back at the next regular council meeting
March 10,1999.
ATTBST:&¿Mabel Waterman
City Clerk
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