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Council Present:Jon Lane,BillEcret,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Richard Pearce,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Ecret led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the June 28,2011 meeting were presented for approval.
Industrial Waste Discharge Permit -Ask.com:A permit was presented which allows Ask.com to /OGJ
discharge 8,600 gallons per day into the city's system.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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 and is retained for public inspection atcityhall.As of July 12,
2011 the Council does approve for paymentclaimsin the amountof $1,418,320.05;prepaid claims
inthe amounts of $14,627.71 and $20,255.93; claim checks inthe amount of $1,583,138.14; and
payroll inthe amounts of $4,772.11 and $374,669.64.
Mr.Ecret questioned the purchase of bark and security cameras.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,explained thewhenthe city does notobtain enough
bark from the chipper/shredder program, the city has to purchase bark.
Dean Mitchell,Police Chief, explained that the cameras were purchased to replace the exterior
security cameras at the Police Building.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe bills and checks be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY PUBLICATION -COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Harlan Beagley,Columbia Basin Herald,pointed out that Columbia Basin Printing,the parent
company ofthe Columbia Basin Herald,hasthe facilities and permits to do printing and mailing of
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informational newsletters and public notification items and requested that they be given the
opportunity to bid on the projects, which would keep the business local.
There was some discussion and in the future the staff will provide Columbia Basin Printing the
opportunity to supply a quote for the printing and postage services for the water quality report.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 8.28 -NOISE CONTROL -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the number of complaints necessary before an
infraction notice is issued by the city for noise.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Noise Control"
was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,explained that when a complaint about noise is received by the
Police Department,the complaint is investigated and the person producing the noise is requested
to correct the problem.If the person does not, he can be issued a citation but the Police Officer
does not have the authority to make the person stop producing the noise.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the issue and the difficultyinregulating noise
and itwas the consensus of the Council that no changes should be made to the noise regulations.
,//,/ORDINANCE -AMEND 12.40 -STREET CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT /f\
1 REIMBURSEMENT CHARGES"- 1st READING I '
An ordinance was presented which establishes the reimbursement charges for the street
improvements to Wapato Drive.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Street
Construction or Improvement Reimbursement Charges"was read by title only.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,explained that the city will be reimbursed for the
improvements on Wapato Drive when the property is developed.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/OS*/ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.20 -RESIDENTIAL ZONES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the residential zones by allowing hedges in any 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.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the prohibition on the height of hedges in the front
yard and exterior side yard was deleted from the ordinance.
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Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2011 BUDGET -1st 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:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPt DONATION -WAL-MART
A resolution was presented which accepts a $750 donation.The funds will be used for fire
prevention and education activities.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $750 from Wal-Mart was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -HESTER
v_-/A resolution was presented which authorizes staff to collectthe funds expended forthe nuisance
abatement at 2603 Texas.The property is owned by the Estate of Dorothy Hester.
The resolutionestablishing the billing to be imposed against the estate of Dorothy Hester, as the
ownerof certain real property uponwhichthe citycaused abatement ofanuisancetobe preformed
after a failure of the property owners to abate the same was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HEPBURN
A resolution was presented which allows Charles and Loretta Hepburn to build on unplatted
property located at 3851 East Broadway Extended NE.
The resolution allowing Charles and Loretta Hepburn to build on unplatted property was readby
title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the platting application was
deemed incomplete due to the need to address a wetland on the property.He mentioned that
there is a dispute about the wetland and their revised application was also deemed incomplete.
He pointed outthatthe initial letter was sent in 2009aboutthe incomplete application and nothing
was heard from the civil engineering firm until 2011.Hementionedthatthe cityhas receivedthree
requests to build on this same piece of unplatted property.
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There was some discussion by the Councilabout the length of time that has passed since the first
request to build on unplatted property was grantedandthe lackof progresson the platting ofthe
property.
The Council took no action.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1/37 DECANT STATION PROJECT -WAIVER
Central Washington Excavating requested permissionto startworkat4:30a.m. on July 18 to pour
the concrete forthe stormwater decant facility.The request to start early is due to the hot weather.
The nearest neighbor was contactedandhadno objection tothe early start.The City's Municipal
Code requires Council approval for construction work between the hours of 10 p.m and 7 a.m.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
/^y RAILROAD
Mr.Ecret felt that the Council should emphasize to the Port that the city would like to retain the
original ideaof eliminating the rail waythroughdowntown sincethere seems to be a move to have
a different segment of the rerouting of the railroad become the priority.
There was some discussion and it was pointed out that the owners of the railroadare in a dispute
between themselves and nothing can be done until they resolve their difficulties.
/OOf COUNCIL IN THE PARK
There was some discussion and it was determined to have the Council at McCosh Park on
Saturday,July 30.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/07f POPULATION
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the state has officially determined that the city's
population is now 20,640.
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i j BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The June 2011 Building Activity Report was presented.
4th OF JULY -REPORT
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Tom Taylor,Fire Chief,stated that there were no fireworks related fires on the 4th ofJuly weekend.
There was a fireworks related fire on July 5 on Beaumont Street which took about 6 hours to
extinguish.
Dean Mitchell,Police Chief,stated that a numberof complaints about illegal fireworks displays
were received and several citations were issued.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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