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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 25,2011
Council Present:Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,DavidCurnel,Richard Pearce,Bill Ecret,
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 October 11,2011 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims. PrepaidClaims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certifiedby 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
availableto the Councilforapprovaland is retained forpublicinspection at city hall.As of October
25,2011 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $636,598.71; prepaid
claims inthe amounts of$10,648.49 and $22,375.17;claim checks in theamountof$1,951,115.51;
and payroll in the amount of $317,533.40.
Accept Work -2011 Seal Coat Proiect:Granite Construction Co.has completed work on the2011 /O/9/>
Seal Coat Project.The work should be accepted and the 45-day lien period entered into.
V_y Nuisance Abatements:The Council should set November 8 as the date to consider resolutions to //Q
abate nuisances at 1105 Hill Avenue,304 E.Broadway,and Lot 1, Broad Ripple #6.
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
ORDINANCES -TAXATION -1st READINGS/PUBLIC HEARING /0/0~&
Ordinances were presentedwhich fixthe estimated amountto be received by the cityfrom property
taxes and sets the tax levy rate.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,explained the process of setting the amounts to be received
from property taxes.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the amountto be received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2012 was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations
on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2012 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Jefferson Ketchel,Administrator,Grant County Health District,reported on their current activities
and future initiatives.In orderto enhance the Healthy Community project,he encouraged the City
to enact a Complete Streets Ordinance,which would required consideration of all modes of
transportation -vehicles,pedestrians,bicycles,and mass transit-when making planning and street
building decisions.He also felt that there should be a City ordinance requiring children to wear
helmets when bicycling. He mentioned that Ephrata has a waste medicine collection station at the
Police station and the Health District would work with the City of Moses Lake to establish such a
program.
Dr.Curnel pointed out that Moses Lake pays $1 per person to the Health Districtand that many
smaller cities pay $2 per person and since Moses Lake is the largest city in the county,the City
may wishto consider increasingits participation since the largest proportion of those served bythe
Health District would be residents of Moses Lake.
There was some discussion by the Council on the information provided.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -EMC MORTGAGE
A resolution was presented which authorizes staff to collectthe funds expended forthe nuisance
abatement at 818 Sage Bay Drive.The property is owned by EMC Mortgage Corp for FIS Tax.
The resolutionestablishing the billing to be imposed against EMC MortgageCorp forFISTax, as
the owner of certain real property upon which the City caused abatement of a nuisance to be
preformed aftera failure ofthe property ownersto abate the same was readby title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
IIQ J RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -PESEK
A resolutionwas presented which authorizes staff to collectthe funds expended forthe nuisance
abatement at 1230 W.Broadway.The property is owned by Joli Pesek.
The resolution establishing the billing to be imposed against Joli Pesek,as the ownerof certain real
propertyuponwhichthe Citycaused abatement of a nuisance to be preformedaftera failure ofthe
property owners to abate the same was read by title only.
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l )Mr.Ecret suggested that the City go beyond abatement of the nuisance at this location since it is
in foreclosure and spray the weeds to inhibit their growth.
Katherine Kenison, City Attorney,stated that there may be some liability issues for the City by
spraying weeds on some one else's property and that she will research the issue before the City
takes any action other than the abatement of the nuisance.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -INTER-FUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which provides for an inter-fund loan of $1,500,000 from the
Water/Sewer Fund 410 to the Building Maintenance Fund 528.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Building Maintenance Fund 528 from the
Water/Sewer Fund 410 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT -BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM
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A resolution was presented which accepts a $5,101.96 grant from the Bulletproof Vest Program.
The funds will be used to purchase replacement bulletproof vests.
The resolution acceptinggrant funds from the 2011 BulletproofVest Program was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -INTERNATIONAL PAPER ^^
A resolution was presented which allows International Paperto construct a 5,0000 square foot
wastewater treatment planton unplatted propertylocated at 13594 Wheeler Road.
The resolution allowing IP EAT Five,LLC (International Paper)to build on unplatted propertywas
read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopmentDirector,statedthatthewastewatertreatment plant that
International Paper is proposing to construct will benefit the City as it will treat the materials
currently being discharged to the City's system.
Jerry Close,Maintenance Manager for International Paper,statedthatthe City complains about
the color of the discharge and the pre-treatment wouldclearthe water. He mentioned that the
platting process has been started.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
///O YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association requested authorization to hold youth hockey tournaments
and increase their practice times at the ice rink during the 2011-12 season.The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended that the group be authorized to have two hockey
tournaments and their practice times on Saturday be increased.This would allow public
recreational skating to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday rather than 1 p.m.as itdid last year.
Celeste Estrada,Moses LakeYouth Hockey,stated thatthere are currently 80 members registered
with 3 more weeks of open registration.She stated that last year they had 4 teams and this year
they have 5 teams.She explained the tournament time lines.
There was some discussion concerning the reduction inthe times the public could be using the rink
and it was pointed out that the hockey players will take the times that are under utilized by the
public and one extra hour on Saturday.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
JQOQ?MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -FENCE
The Airport Commission recommended that fences be placed on the north and south ends ofthe
Municipal Airport.
Mr.Pearce stated that this is the first step to having the perimeter of the airport fenced and itis for
the purpose of preventing people from driving on the runway and taxiways.The Airport
Commission is concerned about people driving on to the airport from unauthorized places and the
thefts that have occurred.
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Mrs.Liebrechtwas concerned that the fences could bethe cause oflanding and take offaccidents
for the airplanes and would be a poor use of City funds.She also felt that signage would reduce
the incursion of vehicles on the taxiways and runways.
Mr.Ecret was also concerned about the safety and liability issues.
Mr.Pearce stated that the fences on the ends ofthe airportwill be 3'high and since the planes are
required to be 25'at the end ofthe runways,the fences should not be a problem.He pointed out
that the funds for the fence will come from the rents ofthe airport property and not from the general
fund. He mentioned that the FAA and security businesses want airports fenced and the Airport
Commission has been discussing fencing for over a year.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Darren Jackson,Jackson Flight Center,stated that there needs to be some type of security at the
Municipal Airportand the fencing issue is the best option but suggested that the south end only be
fenced because the main problem is vehicles coming down the canal bank and accessing the
airport beyond the range of the security cameras.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the fences be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
with Mr.Ecret and Mrs.Liebrecht opposed.
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OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -AGREEMENT
The Grant County Economic Development Council has requested an amendment to the existing
contractto cover the cost of additionalexpenses forpromoting economic development inthe area.
Mayor Lane pointedoutthat the Council previously approved this additional expense to help fund
the aerospace assessment.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the addendum to the
agreement,seconded by Mr.Reese.
Mr.Ecret felt that additional information should be provided on where and how the $5,000 was
spent.
MayorLane stated that the work has been completed and the report will be made available inthe
near future.
The motion passed with Mr.Ecret and Mrs.Liebrecht opposed.
REQUEST FOR GRANT -RECYCLING _„
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The Finance Department requested permission to apply for a $900 grant from the Grant County
SolidWaste Department.The funds would provide support for the printing of materials concerning
the recycling program in Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
WORK HOURS -SEWER LINING PROJECT
JfistsPEC Construction requested permission to install sewer lining between the hours of 10 p.m. and
7 a.m. on November 20, 21, and 22. The work will take place in the alley between 3rd and 4th
Avenues from Elm Street to Holly Street.There are several homes and apartment units that are
served by these lines.
ActionTaken:Dr.Curnel moved thatthe request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The membershipofthe Lodging Tax Advisory Committeeistobe confirmed ona yearly basis. The
current members include Debbie Doran-Martinez,Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and
TourismCommission, BrendaTeals,Allied Arts,Friends oftheAdam EastMuseum andArtCenter,
and Tourism Commission,Troy Duzon,Amerihost Inns and Tourism Commission,and Christine
Richie,Lakefront Inn and Tourism Commission.Councilman Ecret is the Chairman.
,i Action Taken:Mr.Pearcemovedthatthe current membersofthe Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
\~s be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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//fa DRIVEWAY STANDARDS -DEVIATION
Chris Cheely,Phones Plus, Inc.,requested a deviation to the driveway standards to reinstall a
driveway at 221 S.PioneerWay that is within the 100*required separation of the intersection with
Third Avenue.This driveway was removed weeks ago due to excessive spalling and because it
did not meet current ADA standards.Current Community Standards prohibit the driveway from
being installed at the same location because of the inadequate separation from the intersection.
The owner is requesting that the driveway be reinstalled since it has been at this location for over
40 years.
Mr.Cheely stated that originally there were five ways to access the parkinglotatthe corner of Date
Street and Pioneer Way and three of those have been eliminated under the new design. He
mentioned that he would like the access on Pioneer Way to be re-installed as far from the
intersection as possible.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the driveway would be about 25f from the
intersection but that is as far as it could be moved and still be usable.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/OSO DOT ENTRANCE SIGNS
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the City has received the permit
from the Department of Transportation for the signs near Kittelson Corner.The concrete forthese
signs is to be poured by November 4.
101?CIVIC CENTER BUILDING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,provideda cost summary of the Civic Center projectwhich is
currently 4.8% over the original projectbid because of 14 small change orders.
//7^CRIME STATISTICS
Crime statistics for2009 and 2010 were provided as well as those for 2011 through October 18.
Dean Mitchell,PoliceChief, providedsome additional information on crimestatics and mentioned
that the City has programs in place to deter crime.
//Sf AMBULANCE FUND
The thirdquarter Ambulance Report was presented.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
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The third quarter financial report is on the website.
RECYCLING REPORT
Ron Cone, Finance Director,provideda report on the recycling program whichshows the city has
been able to refund $.81 per month on the utility bills and other cities are lookingat our program.
He also mentioned that there has been an increase for second 64 gallon recycle carts or 96 gallon
recycle carts in place of the 64 gallon carts.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
ATTEST Jon La^e,Mayor
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Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director