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January 24,2012
Council Present:Bill Ecret, Jon Lane, Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,and Brent Reese Absent:
David Curnel
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Deane led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
FireDepartment:Kerri Fenner,Fire Clerk,Chris Mortensen,Firefighter/Paramedic,and MatthewBorschowa,
Firefighter,Paramedic was introduced to the Council.
Police Department:Tyson Sheats and Kevin Hake,Police Officers,were introduced to the Council.
Engineering:Wayne Ostler, Engineering Tech,was introduced to the Council.
Public Works: Cecil Howard,Lead Operator,Wastewater Treatment Plant,Norman Lane, Lead Janitor,and
Victoria Robert,Janitor,were introduced to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the January 10 and January 12 meetings were presented forapproval.
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, certifiedas required by
RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made availableto the Council forapproval
and is retained forpublicinspection at city hall.As of January 24,2012 the Council does approve for payment
claims in the amount $799,064.87;prepaid claims in the amounts of $52,069.60 and $109,221.89;claim
checks in the amount of$1,813,432.35;and payrollin the amount of$314,556.09.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Maiers Industrial Park 2nd Maior Plat:A resolution was presented which /D/3
accepts an easement from Maiers Enterprises,LLC for the extension of the water main on Wheeler Road.
Resolution -AcceptWater and Sewer Improvements -Maiers Industrial Park 2nd Maior Plat:Aresolution was //£C?
presented which accepts the water and sewer improvements on Wheeler Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed
unanimously.
Harrison K.Dano Park Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:The City of Moses Lake Municipal //^
Services Departmentsubmitted a final platfor 4.48 acres locatedadjacentto Virginia Street, east of Paxson
Drive,and northof Park Orchard Elementary.The site iszoned R-1,Single Family Residential. The zoning
correspondswiththe underlying Comprehensive Plan LandUse Designation ofLowDensityResidential.The
final platis consistent withthe preliminary plat.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat
be approved with conditions and the Findingsof Fact be accepted.
ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe Harrison K.DanoParkFinal Platand Findings of Factbe
approved,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES:None
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/0?ST ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.08 -WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which deletes the reimbursement requirement on the residential
propertiesalong Kinder Road between Miller Street and Stratford Road.These properties will be
treated the same as the residents who were provided sewer service in the Longview Sewer
Construction Project.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and
Sewer Connections"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
JOl^ORDINANCE -CREATE CHAPTER 13.05 -WASTEWATER REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which creates Moses Lake Municipal Code 13.05entitled "Wastewater
Regulations"which takes the place of Moses Lake Municipal Code 13.04 entitled "Sewer
Regulations".The purpose of the change is to update the nomenclature and streamline the
verbiage to make this chapter more efficient for the public and staff.
The ordinance creating Chapter 13.05 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Wastewater
Regulations"was read by title only.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the changes.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane movedthatthe first reading of the ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.
Avila,and passed unanimously.
J/3fa RESOLUTION -LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT:Aresolution was presented which authorizes
the City Manager to sign the documents with CalFirst National Bank for the lease/purchase
agreement.
The resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a master equipment lease/purchase
agreement,and related instruments, and determining other matters inconnection therewith was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
/O/Jfi 2012CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2012 Crack Seal Project.This project includes /^
sealing approximately430,000'of cracks on streets, bike paths, and parking lotsthroughout the
City.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
AMTGARD CHAPTER OF STORMHAVEN -BLUE HERON PARK
The Parks and Recommendation recommended that the Amtgard Chapter of Stormhaven,a
Medieval Re-enactment Society,be allowed to hold their 12th annual 1,000 Star Campout in Blue
Heron Park.They are requesting overnight campingand alcohol during the event.
There was considerable discussionbythe Council and additional information was requested.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
BURKE MARKETING/PROMOTIONS
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the agreements with Burke
Marketing/Promotions for the promotion oftourisminthe City of Moses Lake.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lanemovedthatthe City Manager be authorized tosignthe contracts,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
AMERICAN LEGION
George Doles, Vice Commander, American Legion Post,mentioned that there will be a military
honors funeral service on Tuesday,January 31 at 1 p.m. in McCosh Park to honor 33 local
veterans who passed away in 2011.Heexplained what wouldtake placeand invited the Council
and publicto the ceremony.He also mentioned that there will be a POW/MIA Remembrance Day
on Saturday,September 15,2012 in McCosh Park.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
GRANT TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Mr.Deane provided information on the activities and ridership of the Grant Transit Authority.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CRIME STATISTICS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the crimestatistics comparing 2009,2010,and 2011.
Dean Mitchell,Police Chief,explained thatthe grants the Council has approved for additional police
officers contribute to the lower crime rate.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
iv J Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided an updated schedule for department presentations.
^-^The Council should submit any questions for the Finance Department,which will then be answered
at the next Council meeting.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reportedthat the lastquarterlyreportfor 2011 has been placed
on the website.
\5$'A GAMBLING REPORT
The city received $69,284.37 in gambling tax income for the fourth quarter of 2011.
1006 INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $20,485.22 in investment income for December 2011.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $406,648.97 insales tax and $37,670.80 in transient rental incomein December2011.
i|5"L/SNOW REMOVAL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that the City had sent outthe contracted snow plows
to clear the residential streets.The work was completed in about 2 days. He also distributed a
flyerthat was distributed mainly inthe commercial areas which reminded the property owners that
it is their responsibility to keep the sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
/Ob WASHINGTON SURVEYAND RATING BUREAU
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau recently
evaluated the Fire Department and lowered the City's rating from a 5 to a 4,which willtranslate into
lower insurance premiums for the commercial property owners.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST fill Ecret,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance pirector
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