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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
[J December 28,2010
Council Present: Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane, Karen Liebrecht, Brent Reese,DavidCurnel,
and Richard Pearce
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mrs.Liebrecht led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Mayor Lane presented City Attorney Jim Whitaker with a plaque for 30yearsof loyal service and
unquestionable dedication to the City of Moses Lake.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,and several Council members provided highlights of Mr.
Whitaker's 30 years of service to the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the December 14,2010 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the
L j 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 of
December 28,2010 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $187,091.83;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $678,853.37 and $1,121,633.70;claim checks in the amount of
$2,790,805.86;and payroll in the amounts of $27,729.61 and $28,464.33.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2010 BUDGET - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2010 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2010 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title
only.
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Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
10%^ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.46 -TOURISM COMMISSION -2NP READING
An ordinance was presented which permits the Tourism Commission to meet on an as needed
basis but requires at least one meeting a year.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.46 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Tourism
Commission"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
/OSY ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.30 -COMMERCIAL ZONES -2NP READING
An ordinance was presented which allows eaves,cornices,and awnings to project no more than
2'into the required setback in the C-2,General Commercial and Business,Zone.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Commercial
Zones"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,secondedbyMr.Deane,and passed unanimously.(C^)
/Old ORDINANCE- AMEND 2010 BUDGET- SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2010 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2010 budget forthe City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title
only.
Ron Cone,Finance Director,explained the transfers and changes needed to the 2010 budget.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on
a single reading,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
/q3(j ORDINANCE -AMEND 16.02 -BUILDING PERMITS -1st READING
An ordinanceas presented whichcorrectsan inconsistency between the citycode and the State
Building code.
The ordinanceamending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 16.02 entitled "Building Permits"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -CREATE 17.56 -REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS -1st READING
An ordinance was presentedwhichcreates regulations with regard to reimbursementagreements
for developor installed improvements.The regulations weremandated bythe city's insurer,WCIA,
as part of the city's land use audit.
The ordinancecreating Chapter17.56ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled"Reimbursement
Agreements"was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -G.O.CONSTRUCTION /OVfa
A resolution was presented which accepts 500cubicyardsoftop soil valuedat$5,000from G.O.
Construction. The top soil will be used for the development of Power PointPark.
The resolution accepting a donation of top soil valued at $5,000 from Greg Ogdon,G.O.
Construction,for the development of Power Point Park was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht, and
I)passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GRANT COUNTY ANIMAL OUTREACH AGREEMENT
An amendment to the agreement with Grant County Animal Outreach was presented.The
amendment increases the amount to be paid to Grant County Animal Outreach from $47,250 to
$50,000.Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the amendment to the
agreement.
Mr.Pearce moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,mentioned that additionalinformationhas been providedforthe
Council on the costs of animal control.
Carmen Derting,Shelter Manager,stated thatthey attend off-siteadoptionevents andareadopting
out more animals every year and also explained some of their other activities.
(i There was some discussion by the Council on the operation of the animal shelter.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the amendmentto the
agreement,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/OSf AMERICOLD -ANNEXATION
The Notice of Intent and a Petition for Annexation were presented for property owned by Americold
located adjacent to Road N.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted and accepted and the
Petition for Annexation be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
-))i YEAR IN REVIEW
Mayor Lane distributed a list of some of the things addressed by the city in 2010.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REVENUE SHARING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported thatthe settlement agreement has been finalized.The
law suit will be dismissed.
~l/WELL FIELD SUPERFUND SITE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that there is a resolution with the federal government
on the well field superfund law suit.The necessary paperwork has been submitted to the court and
after the necessary proceedings have been completed,the city will receive its funds.
RETREAT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,mentioned that the Council/staff retreat has been set for
February 25 and 26. He mentioned that long range planning will be discussed at retreat and
requested the Council notify staff of any items to be included.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
ATTEST JorkLarfe,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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