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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
t j August 10,2010
Council Present: Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,David Curnel,Karen Liebrecht, Brent Reese,
and Richard Pearce
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorLane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Penrose led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
SERVICE AWARDS
Years of Service pins for 10yearsof service with the citywere given to Kay Woodworth,Brian
Owens, and Don Garrett.Years of Service pins for 15 years of service with the citywere givento
Joseph Frey and Jay Morice.YearsofService pins for 20 years ofservice with the city were given
to Rick Killinger,and Spencer Grigg.AYears of Service pin for 25 yearsof service with the city
was given toSteven Hibbs.Years of Service pins for 30 years of service with the city were given
to Richard Penrose and Tim Varney.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD
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Dick Leishman,James Whitmore,and Terry Robertson were presented an Outstanding
Performance Award from the Department of Ecology for their work at the Larson Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the July 27,2010 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the
Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims,
certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall.As ofAugust
10,2010 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $2,154,351.71;prepaid
claims in the amounts of $18,797.40 and $4,209,518.78;claim checks in the amount of
$4,603,106.88;and payroll in the amounts of $1,334.02 and $53,315.09.
Resolution -Inter-Fund Loan:A resolution was presented which provides for an inter-fund loan of /O/D-/^
$200,000 from the Sanitation Fund 490 to the Ambulance Fund 498.
Resolution-GrantEasement -PUD:A resolution was presented whichgrantsan easement tothe /D/S
PUD for electrical service at the Moses Lake Firing Range located off of Randolph Road.
Ordinances -Amend 18.65.18.71 AND 20.03 -Housekeeping - 1st Reading:Ordinances were /£>//
presented which amend Chapters 18.65,Manufactured Home Parks,18.71,Recreational Vehicle ~—^,
Parks,and 20.03,Administration.These housekeeping changes are aresult ofthe recent adoption '°^7
of a new Title 17.
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/I^Q?Guardian Final Maior Plat and Findings ofFact:Guardian Fiberglass has submitted a final plat for
a one-lot plat of67 acres.The site is located at 3741 Road N,and is zoned Heavy Industrial,which
corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial.The final plat is
consistent with the conditions of approval of the preliminary plat.The Planning Commission
recommended that the final plat be approved with conditions.As no appeal was taken from this
decision of the Planning Commission,the Council's approval of this decision incorporates and
adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decision of the Planning Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
/Oyf PIONEER WAY SIDEWALK PROJECT
Staff received three quotes for the 2010 Pioneer Way Sidewalk Project.This project consists of
replacing sidewalk,curb, and gutter on Pioneer Way.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the project be awarded to Harden Construction in the
amount of $93,167,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS f^)
REQUEST TO USE RIGHT-OF-WAY -BOARDWALK PLAZA
Columbia Northwest Engineering, representing Boardwalk Plaza,requested permission to
incorporate a portion of East Broadway intothe parking area for Phase 2 ofthe Boardwalk Plaza
development. The use of the right-of-way would be consistent with the existing Phase 1 of
Boardwalk Plaza.The existing street frontage landscaping is grass and trees adjacent to the
sidewalk.The right-of-way extends 9.8feet into the proposed parking lot which isconsistentwith
other developed property along East Broadway.
Anne Henning,Senior Planner,pointed outthatthe right-of-way on East Broadway is 100'wide.
If the Council is inclined to grant the request,a license would be given tothe developer touse the
right-of-way for parking.
Therewas considerable discussion bythe Council onthe ramifications onthe area ifthe request
to usecity right-of-way is granted.The Council requested more information on how the first phase
ofthis project was able to use city right-of-way and what effect the approval ofadditional use ofcity
right-of-way would have on the area.
Larry Angell,Columbia Northwest Engineering,stated that they would have no objection to the
Council delaying action onthe request until thenextCouncil meeting.
Action Taken:Mr.Deanemovedthatthe requestbe tabled,seconded by Dr.Curnel,andpassed
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SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY -EARL
PatrickEarl requested permission to place political signs on citypropertyinthe approved locations.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY -UN
Kevin Moore,campaign manager for the Committee to elect Albert Lin,requested permissionto
place political signs on city propertyinthe approved locations.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY -CASTLETON
BrandtCastleton requested permission to place political signs on city propertyinthe approved
locations.
ActionTaken:Dr.Curnel moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION -AMEND 3.54 -DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES -
2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which sets the development review and permit fees by resolution
rather than by ordinance.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.54 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Development
Review and Permit Fees"was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the reasons for establishing and changing the fees
by resolution rather than by ordinance.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
The resolution establishing development review and permit fees was read by title only.,,i L
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 12.20 -SNOW REMOVAL -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which lists the sidewalks and activity trails that the city is to service
and changing the title from "Snow Removal"to "Sidewalk Service".
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The ordinance amending Chapter 12.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Snow
Removal"was read by title only.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that several years ago staff delineated which
sidewalks were serviced by the city.The service includes snow and ice removal as well as the
removal ofaccumulated sand and otherdebris orobstructions.The number ofsidewalks serviced
by the city has been reduced and are delineated in the proposed ordinance.
There was some discussion on the removal of snow on sidewalks adjacent to vacant lots.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
//kC REQUEST TO CONNECT TO CITY WATER - JOB CORPS
Paul Knutzen,representing the Job Corps,requested permission to connect the new Job Corps
dormitory to city water and sewer.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that an Extra
Territorial Utility Agreement be executed,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
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Code Enforcement provided a draft resolution whichwouldauthorize the cityto abate a nuisance
at 1825 Lakeside Drive.The Council should set August 24 at 7 p.m. as the date and time to hear
the reports from Code Enforcementand any objections from the property owner.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecretmoved thatAugust 24 at7 p.m. be set as the date and timeto consider
the nuisance abatement at 1825 Lakeside Drive,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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Keith Walker,655 Sage Bay Drive,stated that hereceived notice of improper storage ofa vehicle.
He statedthathehas removed grass,shrubs,and atreethatblocked vision atthe corner andput
in gravel.The city has indicated that he cannot park his vehicle on the gravel at the side of his
home.He mentioned that paving is much more expensive than gravel and he requested that the
city review the regulations with the idea ofallowing the parking ofvehicles on graveled areas.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the issue of vehicle storage was extensively (|)
discussed bythe Council and currently residents can park on a hard surface in front ofthe house.
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A home ownercan parkvehiclesona gravel surfaceonthe side orrear yard.Gravel canbe used
in the front yard but cannot be used as a parking space.
RandallStewart, 209 Manzanita,wanted to knowwhy gravel is not an approved surface on which
to park vehicles.
James Davis,724 Edgewater,statedthathe parks hisboaton a gravel areaat hishome during
the summer months. He purchasedthe home in 2004 andthe areawas gravel at thattime.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and it was the consensus that the vehicle
storage regulations be reviewed at the next meeting.
A study session was set for 6 p.m. on September 14inthe Council Chambers.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AUDIT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the audit report for the city and mentioned thatthe
city had no findings from the State Auditor's Office.
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The July 2010 BuildingActivity Report was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
/003Thecityreceived$17,187.47 in investment income for July 2010.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME ,
The city received $380,216.47 in sales tax and $52,719.70 in transient rental income in July 2010.,j 5/^g
AGREEMENT -TAKATA FORCE MAIN
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a draft agreementwith TK Holdings forthe purchase
of a portion of a sewer force main adjacent to Randolph Road.The city has received a grant for
most of the purchase price.Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the
agreement.
Action Taken;Mr.Deane moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ANNEXATION -SGL AUTOMOTIVE CARBON FIBERS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, provided a draft Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation
Proceedings for property from Randolph Road to Stratford Road.<The city has Extra Territorial
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UtilityAgreements in place for a majority of the property.Authorization was requested for the City
Manager to sign the Notice on behalf of the city for those extra territorial Utility Extension
Agreements given to the city relative to the proposed annexation.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Notice of
Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings where appropriate,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session with
the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m.and the
regular meeting was reconvened.
WELLFIELD CONTAMINATION
Marten Law Group provided a summary of the Consent Degree with regard to the wellfield
contamination law suit.Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the Consent
Degree.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Consent
Decree,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
ATTEST Jon Lane,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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