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September 14,2010
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 Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Pete Kunjara,Asst.Fire Chief,led the Council in the pledge of
allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation declaring September 17 -23 as Constitution Week was read in its entirety.
The proclamation declaring the second week of September as City of Moses Lake Quits!Week was
read in its entirety.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the August 24,2010 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the
Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and thoseexpense 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 of September 14,2010
the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $2,259,867.90;prepaid claims inthe
amounts of $17,859.63 and $14,619.63;claim checks in the amount of $765,541.85;and payroll in
the amounts of $1,998.65 and $49,434.95.
Resolution - Grant Easement to PUD:A resolution was presented which rescinds Resolution 3164 /D/3
and re-grants an easement to the PUD on the City's Firing Range.
Resolution-Accept Easement -WBF.LLC:A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts an easement /O/3
from WBF,LLC for municipal purposes and uses on Tax #13564 in Lot 2,Hardenburgh Short Plat
No.2 and Lot 2,Paradise Short Plat.
Nuisance Abatement:The Council should set September28asthedateto consider a resolution to //<?J
abate nuisanceson 221 and 227 Crestview,213Crestview,522 Kentucky,530 Florida,720 Pennivy,
502 Kentucky,403 Earl, and 1201 Baker.
REC Wastewater Discharge Permit:The REC Wastewater Discharge Permit was presented for /Oz>V
renewal.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
.y MOSES LAKE SENIOR OPPORTUNITY AND SERVICESi,-i ^————^——^
Moses Lake Senior Opportunity and Services requested an additional $5,000 over the normal
$10,000 provided bythe city for recreational services to seniors.The additional $5,000 would be
used to replace the carpet in the social hall,computer room,and office area with laminate type
flooring which will increase the versatilityof the areas.
Mary Kile,representing the Senior Opportunity andServices,statedthatthe new flooring will allow
for greater diversification of activities.
There was considerable discussion and additional information was requested on current funding
amounts,other revenue sources,and location of persons being served by the Senior Center.
/Ol/s"NIGHT WORK - PIONEERWAY SIDEWALKPROJECT
Harden Construction requested permission to work between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on
September 15 on the library sidewalks.This will allow the replacementof the sidewalkswhile the
libraryis closed.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
jOStO SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY -GRANT COUNTY TEA PARTY rf^
The Grant County Tea Party Coalition requested permission to place signs on City property
advertising a Tea Party Rallyon October 2 at the CivicCenter Park.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
/OJO SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY -DETROLIO
Bill Peterson requested permission to place political signs on citypropertyinthe approved locations.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
/DcZd SIGNS ONCITY PROPERTY -COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Harlan Beagley, Columbia Basin Herald,requested permission to place signs on city property
advertising the Senior Wellness and Expo on Saturday,September 18.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/OfI ORDINANCE -AMEND 17.24 -IMPROVEMENTS -2nd READING ^)
An ordinance was presented which provides authority to City staff to call for the installation or
completion of deferred improvements or infrastructure.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 17.24 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Improvements"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -REC SOLAR GRADE SILICON III ANNEXATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of approximately 61 acres located
adjacent to and south of Road 4 owned by REC Solar Grade Silicon.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the REC Solar Grade Silicon III annexation
to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe
City of Moses Lake,was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for September 28,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 16.52 -INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC FIRE /&30
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which requires the use ofwater in all residential fire sprinkler systems
because of the rapid progression of fires with systems charged with anti-freeze solutions.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Installation and
Maintenance of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems"was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council on what other solutions could be used in the sprinkler
systems besides waterthatwouldnotbe flammable due tothe possibilityofthe watercharged system
being susceptible to freezing.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce move that the first reading of the ordinance be tabled,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -INTERFUND LOAN
A resolution was presented whichrescinds Resolution 3161 and provides for an inter-fund loan from
the Water/Sewer Construction Fund 477 to the Building Maintenance Fund 528.The original
resolution was drafted at an anticipated rate forthe Civic Center bonds at about 4% and the actual
bond interest rate is slightlyover 2%. The new resolution reflects the lower bond rate.
The resolution rescinding Resolution 3161 and authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Building
Maintenance Fund 528 from the Water/Sewer Construction Fund 477 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret movedthat the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
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OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/05<P ANNEXATION -RANDOLPH ROAD
A Notice of Intentionto Commence Annexation Proceedings was presented which would providefor
the annexation of approximately 1,098 acres of propertyalong Randolph Road.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explainedthe next steps inthe annexation process.
Brian McGowan,stated that though he is a PortCommissioner and volunteer firefighter forGrant
County Fire District 5, he isonly representing himself.Hementionedthathe is concerned thatthis
property isover6milesfrom the city's fire station andittookabout10 minutesto travel thatdistance.
He pointed outthatthe standard travel time from a fire station toa fire is4 minutes.He alsowanted
to knowifthe cityhas plansinplaceincase thereisa gas explosioninthisarea. Hewantedto know
ifthe Portwould have to consult withthe cityover development of Portpropertythat would be within
the city's limits.
Mr.Gavinskiexplained that a propertyowner had requested the Citymove its firing range and the
annexation was recommended in order to increase the city's tax base to pay for that move.He
mentioned thatthe cityis lookingatanother stationthatwould serve the propertyon Randolph Road
as well as the city's property in Cascade Valley.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted and accepted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
/f7?PANHANDLERS
Desiree Goering,377 Scenic Drive,stated that she was concerned about the number of persons
panhandling inthe Cityof Moses Lake.She pointedout that many of the persons panhandling are
not really in need.They are doing itto obtain cash.She pointed out that there are many agencies
available in Moses Lake that help people in need.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, stated that care must be taken inwording ordinances against
panhandling in order not to infringe on first amendment rights.
James A. Whitaker, CityAttorney, stated that at the up-coming CityAttorneys'Conference he and
the CityManagercan discuss this issue withother professionals that may be dealingwiththe issue.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that Americold has requested permission to connect to
the city's sewer this fall.The property is not currently in the city's UGA or within the city's limits but
sewer connections were provided during the Road N project.Americold would like to construct the ^^^
connections before the winter weather sets in but will not discharge to the City's system until all the (T)
required processes and permitting has been completed.
There was some discussion and the Council had no objection to the request.
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SIGNAGE -WEST BROADWAY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Richard Teals submitted graphics that the Department
of Transportation would allow to be placed on the fence on West Broadway.This project would also
include cleaning part of the ramp area and the area between Broadway and the fence.
Mr.Ecret stated that he was at the meeting with the Department of Transportation where the DOT
gave verbal permission forthe project but he feltthat a written agreement should be drafted.He felt
the clean up of the area would be easy as there is mostly just cheat grass and weeds.The proposed
landscaping will be drought tolerant and easy maintenance.
INVESTMENT REPORT
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The city received $13,609.08 in investment income for August 2010.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
//Sf-CThecityreceived$456,372.87 insales tax and $58,321.18 in transient rental income in August 2010.;
BUDGET
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that during the budget process,three large water/sewer
projects were identified.One of the projects would be installation of sewer in Longview Tracts.He
pointed out that the project will include stub outs to the individual properties and it will then be the
responsibility of the home owner to pay the cost of connection the residence to the sewer.
There was some discussion by the Council on the project and the need for sidewalks.
NEWSLETTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the latest City newsletter.//dO
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. and the Council met inan executive session withthe
CityAttorney to discuss labor relations and a real estate purchase for 20 minutes.The executive
session was extended for 10 minutes at 8:50 p.m.the executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m.and
the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
ATTEST Jon Dane,Mayor
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"Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director