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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
\^_J January 25,2011
Council Present: Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane, Karen Liebrecht, Brent Reese,David Curnel,
and Richard Pearce
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Dr.Curnel led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the January 11,2011 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 tothe Council forapproval and is retainedforpublic inspectionatcityhall.As ofJanuary
25,2011 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $800,033.69;prepaid
claims inthe amounts of $53,322.56 and $18,457.08;claim checks inthe amountof $1,118,931.04;
and payroll inthe amounts of $1,416.93, $1,368.76, and $26,578.67.
Resolution -Rescind Resolution 1679 -Build on Unplatted Property -Dart:A resolution was jj^-/J
IJ presented rescinding Resolution No.1679 which allowed Elwood and Betty Dart to build on
unplatted property located at 4211 Peninsula Drive.No construction has ever taken placeonthe
property.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
SERVE MOSES LAKE
Tim Cloyd,Serve Moses Lake,provided information to the Council on the services provided by
Serve Moses Lake.This is an organization of churches to help people in need.
ORDINANCE -AMERICOLD ANNEXATION -2nd READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of approximately 38.27 acres of
property located adjacent to Randolph Road and north of Wheeler Road.The property will be
zoned Heavy Industrial.
ti The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Americold annexation to the City of
Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of
Moses Lake was read by title only.
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The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
/05f ORDINANCE -NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS ANNEXATION -2nd READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of approximately 2.67 acres of
property located north of Wheeler Road.The property will be zoned Heavy Industrial.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the National Frozen Foods annexation to
the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same withinthe corporate limitsof the
City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.(|)
/D$<f ORDINANCE -GRANT COUNTY PUD ANNEXATION -2nd READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of approximately 23 acres of
property located north of Kinder Road and east of Wenatchee Drive.The property will be zoned
Public.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the PUD annexation to the City of Moses
Lake,Washington,and incorporating the samewithin the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake
was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,
and passed unanimously.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that this annexation was proposed
several years ago by the PUD.The annexation will cause a portion of property still inthe county
to be surrounded by city limits.He mentioned that the county created this area by not includingthe
area withinthe city's urban growth area.Until this area is included in the urban growth area, the
property cannot be annexed.
There was some discussion by the Council on the fact that an island of unincorporated property
will be created by this annexation.fTy
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.10 -SPEED LIMITS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented whichestablishes the speed limits on various streets within the city
limits.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 ofthe Moses LakeMunicipal Codeentitled "Speed Limits"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Liebrechtmoved that the first readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMEND 12.40 -STREET CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT //^/
REIMBURSEMENT CHARGES -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presentedwhichestablishes the reimbursementcharge for a portion of Battery
Orchard Tract 41 which takes the place of a Covenant as to Improvements which the Council
recently rescinded.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Street
Construction or Improvement Reimbursement Charges" was read by titleonly.
l^)Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted
on a single reading,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
A resolution was presented which awards the bid forthe city's lease purchase programto Pinnacle
Public Finance for 2.43%on $650,000.
The resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a master equipment lease/purchase
agreement and related instruments,and determining other matters in connection therewith was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to callforbids for the 2011 Crack Seal Project. This project consists
of sealing approximately 290,000 feet of cracks on the city's streets and parking lots.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese movedthat staff be authorized to callforbids,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
CAB AND CHASSIS
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a one ton cab and chassis that will be later
converted into a flatbed for the Parks and Recreation Department.
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Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that staff be authorized to callfor bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/Dty CRITTENDEN ANNEXATION
A Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings and a Petition for Annexation has been
submitted by Odell Crittendenforapproximately83 acres ofpropertylocated south ofand adjacent
to the recently annexed property adjacent to Randolph Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Notice be receipted and accepted and the Petition be
accepted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
/QQO MUSEUM-SIGN
The Parks and Recreation Department requested permission to place a sandwich board sign on
the sidewalk in city right-of-way,at the corner of W.Third Avenue and Beech Street in front of the
Museum and Art Center.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
)/3If QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the fourth quarter financial reports for 2010 have
been posted on the website.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m.and the Council met in a 20 minute executive session
with the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.and
the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST ie,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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