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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL{^J February 8,2011
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:Ms.Guerrero led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the January 25,2011 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 for approval andisretainedfor public inspectionatcity hall.As of February
8,2011 the Council does approve for payment claimsinthe amount of$899,826.37;prepaid claims
inthe amounts of $13,951.66 and $142,397.72; claim checks inthe amount of $1,466,780.16;and
payroll inthe amounts of $30,395.62, $1,331.43, $282.32, and $25,594.38.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Ecret,
M and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
MayorLane requested Councilconfirmation of the re-appointment of LadellYada to the Mosquito
Control District.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the re-appointment of Ladell Yada to the Mosquito Control
District be confirmed,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -CRITTENDEN ANNEXATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which provides forthe annexation of approximately 84.63 acres of
propertylocated inthe northeast quarter of Section 4, Township 19 , Range 28. The propertyis
owned by Odell Crittenden.The property will be zoned Heavy Industrial.
IJ The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Crittenden Annexation tothe 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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ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
/Of/ORDINANCE -REPEAL 17.30 -REIMBURSEMENT OF UTILITY INSTALLATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which repeals Chapter 17.30 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code. This
chapter is no longer valid due to the recent adoption of Chapter 17.56.
Jim Whitaker,CityAttorney,explained that Chapter 17.30 originally set forth the manner inwhich
the city would be reimbursed and the mechanism for participating in oversizing of utility
infrastructureand the establishment of late comer agreements.The new Chapter 17.56 includes
a more detailed and extensive process forthe requesting ofalate comer agreement and also deals
with reimbursement and oversizing of infrastructure.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 17.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Reimbursement for Utility Installations"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
//30>RESOLUTION - LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT -REIMBURSEMENTS
Aresolution was presented which provides for the reimbursement ofcapital expenditures from the ^^
proceeds ofthe lease purchase agreement.(])
The resolution expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures to be reimbursed
from proceeds of Schedule of Property No. 1 dated February 25,2011 to the Master Equipment
Lease Purchase Agreement dated February 25,2011 (Master Lease)between City of Moses Lake
("Lessee")and Pinnacle Public Finance,Inc.("Lessor")was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
1232 RESOLUTION -SPRING FESTIVAL
A resolution was presented regarding the Spring Festival to be held on May 25 -30,2011.
The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 25,26,27,28,29 and 30,
2011 was read by title only.
Dale Roth, Spring Festival,stated that the festival has been held in the city for 30 years. He
mentioned that they are requesting $5,000 from the city.
Teri McCurry,President,Moses Lake Spring Festival,statedthatthe $5,000wouldcoverthe cost
of picking up garbage and providing porta potties.
There was some discussion and it was pointed out that the resolution establishes that the city will ^^^
absorb in-kind serves including garbage,police and security services,street sweeping costs,etc.[)
It was pointed outthatthe funds provided to the Spring Festival must be requested from the
Tourism Commission.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe resolutionbe adopted and the CityManagerbe authorized
to sign the Hold Harmless Agreement,secondedby Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GEN-X ENERGY GROUP -GROUP B WATER SYSTEM
John Forrest,Gen-X Energy Group,Inc.has requested approval for a Group Bwatersystem to
serveexisting buildings at720 Road NNE.The property iswithin the City's unincorporated UGA,
which is the City's water service area,but City wateris 1.8 miles away.In order to approve a
Group B water system,it must be shown thatitis unreasonable to connecttothe City's system.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the Group Bwater system will allow Gen-X to
provide water for domestic use.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted with the stipulationthat a covenant
be required for connection to city water when it becomes available,secondedby Dr.Curnel,and
passed unanimously.
[^J EDC AGREEMENT
The Grant County Economic Development Council has proposed a 2011 Municipal Services
Agreement for $40,000,which is $10,000 more than in 2010.
Juliann Dodds,President,Grant County EDC, provided information on the businesses brought to
Grant County through the efforts of the EDC.
Terry Brewer, Grant County EDC,explained some of the funding received by EDC.
There was discussion on the reasons for the increase.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement for
$40,000 with the Grant County Economic Development Council,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and
passed with Dr.Curnel opposed as he felt the increase was unreasonable given the losses the city
has incurred with the new industry such as the need to replace the firing range.
AGENCY FIREARMS -SIGN
Agency Firearms requested permissionto placeasandwich board signonthe sidewalkincityright-
of-way, at the 1000 block of West Broadway.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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//£&/"RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS
National Frozen Foods has requested permission to construct a 36' x 100'x 20'highaddition to the
existing food processing plant located at 14406 Wheeler Road.
The resolution allowing National FrozenFoods Corporation to build onunplatted property was read
by title only.
Gary Ash,National Frozen Foods,stated that all their property except this small piece was
previously annexed into the city and this piece was recently annexed and the addition needs to be
constructed before spring.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecretmovedthatthe resolution beadopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
)INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $16,835.65 in investment income for January 2011.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $367,830.83 in sales tax and $39,728.66 in transient rental income in January
2011.
j/^7 NEWSLETTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the latest newsletter published by the City.
J&/3 RETREAT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided a draft agenda for the Council/staff Retreat on
February 25 and 26 along witha listof projects forthe Council to prioritizefor discussion at Retreat.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST Jontane,Mayor
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onald R.Cone,Finance Director