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2012 03 27^J 7261 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL March 27,2012 Council Present:Bill Ecret,Jon Lane,Dick Deane , Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Brent Reese , and David Curnel The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Kodi Kowallis,Boy Scout 1st Class, Troop 97,led the Councilinthe pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the March 13 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, certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made availableto the Councilforapproval and is retained for publicinspection at the CivicCenter. As of March 27,2012 the Councildoes approve for payment claims inthe amount $269,827.89; prepaidclaims inthe amount of $24,616.72;claim checks inthe amount of $1,362,068.03;and payroll in the amount of $339,760. ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. I J AcceptWork -Tree Replacement Project:McKean Concrete and Construction,Inc.has completed the 2011 /O/^ — Tree Replacement Project.The work should be accepted and the 60-day lien periodentered into. ActionTaken:Dr.Curnel moved thatthe work be accepted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES CASCADE AND BLUE HERON PARKS -RESTROOM PROJECT The City received four bids for the 2012 Cascade and Blue Heron Park Restroom Project.The project consistsof demolishing twoexisting restrooms,relocating the utility linesandconduits,and preparing agravel pad for the placement of two prefabricated concrete restrooms. Action Taken:Mr.Lane movedthat the bidbe awarded to CentralWashington Excavating, Inc.inthe amount of $68,182,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously. PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL Teri McCurry,President,Moses LakeSpring Festival,statedthatthey would like to include a family danceat the tennis courts on Friday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m with a live band and privatesecurity. Sean Sallis,Moses Lake Spring Festival,stated that the basketball three on three event had to turn away teams last yeardue to lackof space.In orderto provide additional space for the event they are requesting I J the closure ofThird Avenue between Ash and Balsam beginning at 1 p.m.on Friday and keeping the street ^•"^closed until after the parade on Saturday evening. /JM 7262 CITYCOUNCIL MINUTES March 27, 2012 Ms.McCurry stated that they have hired privatesecurity to work the parade and requested a policecar atthe beginning and end of the parade.She mentioned that some of the lights in the park are not working and a few electrical outlets are notworking.She also would like the City's $2,000 contribution to be increased.She mentioned that the Spring Festival Committeewould like more help from the city dueto risingcosts of garbage costs,porta potties,electrical permits,etc. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the use of the hotel/motel funds, which is what is used by the Spring Festival. There was some discussion and itwas recommended that the Spring Festival Committee discuss the issues with staff. JQ£Q MOSES LAKE FARMERS'MARKET -SIGNS The Moses Lake Farmers'Market requested permission to place signs advertising the Farmers'Market around the downtown area. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director, pointed out that the request does not include the number or location of the requested signs. Mr.Reese felt that the Council should not take any action on the request without knowing the number of location of the signs. Karin McClaren, 1217 W. Ivy,stated that they willdetermine the numberand location of the signs and provide the information to the City. /O&D LIONESS CLUB-SIGNS /Oj The Lioness Club requested permission to place signs advertising the opening of their Spaceburger Booth on April20 through April22. Two sandwich board signs will be placed at the corner of Central and Valley and Stratford and Valley and the banner sign willbe located at the corner of Broadway and Alder. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr. Avila, and passed unanimously. /oy/ /075" ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which would allow small retail establishments in the Heavy Industrial Zone. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Heavy Industrial"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. ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER AND STORMWATER RATES -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 13.12,Water,Sewer,and Stormwater Rates,by increasing the rates beginning May 1,2012. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water,Sewer,and Stormwater Rates"was read by title only. Therewasconsiderable discussion by the Council on whether or noteliminating the rate increase at this time would cause a problem in the affected funds and staff pointed out that without the increase some projects wold have to be put on hold. 'p o u ^J 7263 CITYCOUNCIL MINUTES March 27, 2012 Staff provided background on the reasons for the annual increases. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and failed with Mr.Deane,Mr.Lane,and Mr.Ecret in favor,and Mrs.Liebrecht,Mr.Reese,Mr.Avila, and Dr. Curnel opposed. ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.57 -LANDSCAPING -1STREADING An ordinancewas presented which changes the landscape requirements to reduce the number of landscape alteration requests and addresses partially developed lots. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.57 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Landscaping"was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the landscaping requirements due to the number of alterationsthat were being requested.He explained the changes proposed by the Commission. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS -1st READING An ordinance was submitted which amends the sign code to permit directional signs fora public facility with a maximum height of 8'and 35 square feet in area. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the sign package requested by Samaritan Hospital is more effective than what is currently allowed in the sign code and so staff and the Planning Commission have recommended the changes to the sign regulations. ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION /OYu> A resolution was presented which accepts a donation of 35 Streamlight Survivor LED flashlights with charges valued at $2759 and 2 Mustang Ice Rescue Suits valued at $1,435 for use in the Fire Department. The resolution accepting the donation of Equipment from the Moses LakeVolunteer Firefighters Association was read by title only. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS MANTA RAY SWIM TEAM -USE OF CITY PROPERTY /ooo I )The Moses Lake Manta Ray Swim Team requested the use ofthe Surf 'N Slide Water Park for their annual ^r-r~^T ^"-^swim meet on July 13,14,and 15,2012.The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the request and jOOl recommended that it be approved and that overnight camping in McCosh Park be allowed. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously. /O^V /osV /OZ? 1/39 7264 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 27,2012 OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION WESTERN FIREWORKS DISPLAY Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the contract with Western Fireworks Display for the annual 4th of July fireworks display. Action Taken:Mr. Avila moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded by Mr. Lane,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS AMBULANCE REPORT The 2011 fourth quarter ambulance report was presented and explained. PLANNING COMMISSION/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/TOURISM COMMISSION A letter was presented which willbe provided to the Planning Commission,Paks and Recreation Commission, and the Tourism Commissionwhich addresses attendance,the decision making process,and general conduct of the Commissions. MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,gave a presentation on the functions of the Municipal Services Department including engineering,water,wastewater,streets,equipment rental,building maintenance,and stormwater. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m Taylor/^ting Finance Director Bill J.Ecret,Mayor / r r -