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July 26,2011
Council Present:Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Richard Pearce,andBrent
Reese Absent:Bill Ecret
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorLane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mrs.Liebrecht led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes ofthe July 12,2011 meetingwere 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 RCW42.24.090,havebeen recorded on a listing which has been made
available tothe Council for approval andis retained for public inspection at city hall.As of July 26,
2011 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $596,333.14;prepaid claims
inthe amounts of $13,948.46 and $13,516.59;claim checks inthe amount of $1,785,863.67;and
payroll in the amounts of $4,772.11 and $374,669.64.
SixYear Street Plan - Set Public Hearing:The Council should set August23 as the date for a //;?y
public hearingto consider the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mayor Lane requested Council confirmation of the re-appointment of Brian Dano to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the re-appointment of Brian Dano to the Parks and
Recreation Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 12.40 -STREET CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT CHARGES"- 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes the reimbursement charges for the street
^v )improvements to Wapato Drive.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Street
Construction or Improvement Reimbursement Charges"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
/0$Y ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.20 -RESIDENTIAL ZONES -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the residential zones by allowing hedges inany front
yard or corner lot exterior side yard.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential
Zones"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/O/Q ORDINANCE -AMEND 2011 BUDGET -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2011 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2011 budget forthe Cityof Moses Lake,Washington was read bytitle
only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
/0$y ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the sign code by creating a signage standard for a
"Wheeler Corridor Heavy Industrial Area".The area is within city limits located east of Road L and
zoned Heavy Industrial.
The ordinance amending 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was read bytitle
only.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that signs inindustrialareas are limited
to 25'inheight atthis time. Consideringthe size ofthe parcelsinthe industrial areas, the property
owners and sign companies have requested that the sign height be increased.The Planning
Commission feltthat the freeway interchange sign regulations would be appropriate forthis area.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
10%RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WELFUND
A resolution was presented which accepts a $1,500 donation from WELfund to the Police
Department for the purchase of body armor.
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l J The resolution accepting adonation to the Moses Lake Police Department was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT -WALMART FOUNDATION
A resolution was presented which acceptsa$1,000 grant from theWalmart Foundation.The funds
will be used to purchase digital cameras for patrol officers.
The resolution accepting a grant from the Walmart Foundation was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPING AND PARKING PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the Civic Center Landscaping and Parking Project.
This project includesconstructing two parking lotsatthe intersection of BalsamStreet and Fourth
Avenue,constructing a roundabout at the intersection,and installing landscaping and irrigation
systems for the Civic Center area.
There was some discussion about the improvements and itwas pointed out that water and power
will be placed to the center of the roundabout.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
Joseph k.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the building is scheduled to be completed about
the second week of September with some time available for completion of any punch list items.
The City will be able to move in about the first of October with six weeks for the exhibits to be
completed in the Museum.The dedication and open house should take place about the middle of
November,which coincides with the holiday show at the Museum and Art Center.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DRIVEWAY DEVIATION -FIFTH AVENUE
Engineering staff requested a deviationto the drivewaystandards to allowa new driveway within
20'of the existing drivewaythat the police use to access their parking spaces and carport.The
proposed driveway will providea bypass fire access and access toWell 7. The existing access to
Well7 is blocked bythe Civic Centerandthe new security fencing thatwill be installed during the
Civic Center Parking Lot Project.
Sean O'Brien,City Engineer,statedthatthe existing access will be fenced offandso only available
V_y tothe Police Department.The newaccess will be used bythe Fire Department,garbage,Water
Department,and museum deliveries.There will be limited use ofthe driveway.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
1119 REQUEST TO APPLY FOR GRANT -POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department requested authorization to apply for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant in the amount of $11,400 in order to purchase two video surveillance cameras
and the necessary accessories to transmit and record.The cameras will be utilized to assist with
anti-graffiti and other criminal activity.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
//39 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT -PROTECTION 1.LLC
A proposed mutual aid agreement between Protection 1, LLC and the City was presented.
Protection 1 is the new ambulance provider in the Quincy area.This agreement is similar to the
agreement with American Medical Response.
Tom Taylor,Fire Chief, stated thatthis agreement would providemutual aidinan emergency to the
area covered by Protection 1.He mentioned that Protection 1 was informed that Moses Lake does
not typically respond to the Quincy area on EMS/mutual aid because of the need to keep coverage
in the Moses Lake area.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,
seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
//S*a REQUESTTO USE CITY PROPERTY-NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
77/T The Police Department requested the use of Sinkiuse Square and the closure ofThird Avenue from
Beech Streetto Ash Street on August 2 in honor of National Night Out.The Police employees plan
to have a barbeque and live music at Sinkiuse Square and informational booths on Third Avenue.
The event will take place from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.
Dean Mitchell,Police Chief,statedthat National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention
and to generate community support and participation in local anti-crime programs.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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There was some discussion and it was determined to reschedule the presence of the Council at
McCosh Park.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FAIRGROUNDS SEWER PROJECT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a meeting was held between the Department of
Ecology,Department of Health,City of Moses Lake,Grant County,the Economic Development
Council and others to discuss the septic system installed atthe Grant County Fairgrounds.He
mentioned that the Department ofEcology is very interested in having that system attached to the
city's system but that they cannot make the Fairgrounds be connected.He pointed out that if the
system had been processed as a large on-site septic system,there would have been additional
oversight and monitoring requirements and those may still have to be met.The article in the
Columbia Basin Herald speculated that ifthe area had been annexed and zoned "Agricultural",
certain restrictions with regard tothe keeping of animals would apply.He pointed out that the city
has never suggested the fairgrounds be zoned "Agricultural"and that it would have been zoned
"Public"with an amendment to the zone to allow for agricultural fairs.
Mr.Deane gave some background on the negotiations that took place between the City and the
County concerning the possible connection ofthe fairgrounds tothe City's sewersystem.
Mr.Pearce felt that the county would continue onwith the existing systembutthey will be coming
back to the cityinthe futureto connect to the City's system.
There was some discussion and itwas the consensus of the Councilthat the previouslydrafted
interlocal agreement concerning the annexation ofthe Grant County Fairgrounds be senttothe
CountyCommissions with a letter reiterating the City's position and concerns.
PURCHASING AND BIDDING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided information onthe laws thatapply tothe City regarding
purchasing materials and supplies and equipment.
AMBULANCE FUND
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided a report on the Ambulance Fund as of June 30,2011
and mentioned that the fund is doing fine.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the second quarter financial report is available on
line.
RECYCLE PROGRAM
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the there has been a reduction inresidential garbage
by an average of 46%over 2010 and that 2,812 tons of material was recycled that would otherwise
have ended up in the landfill.
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GAMBLING REPORT
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J0Q3>INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $20,277.25 in investment income for June 2011.
I/£^C SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $439,396.45 in sales tax and $43,150.52 in transient rental income in June 2011.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.(\/i
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