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October 23,2012
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Brent Reese,Jason Avila,David Curnel,Jon Lane,and
Karen Liebrecht
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Dr.Curnel led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the October 9 meeting were presented for approval.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the minutes be approved,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,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 to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As
of October 23,2012 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $328,094.91;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $27,020.00 and $2,871,969.90;claim checks in the amount of
$3,897,964.40;and payroll in the amount of $326,330.83.
Dr.Curnel requested clarification of a transfer of funds from water to miscellaneous.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the transfer of funds.
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
GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Jeff Ketchel, Administrator of the Grant County Health District,presented informationon the public
health programs and activities occurring throughout Grant County and updated the Council on
other health issues and programs the Health District is involved in.
USE OF CITY UTILITIES -PALMER
Travis Palmer,owner of a car wash,provided information on the usage of city utilitiesused during
the charity carwashes andthe enforcement and clarification ofthe currentcity codes that regulate
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the fund raising car washes.He provided information on the problems with the charity carwashes
and their effect on the storm water program.He would like to see the charity car washes adhere
to the same regulations as other businesses when it comes to using the storm drains properly.
Alice Ness,Action Club of Kiwanas,stated that theywould not like to see the charity car wash fund
raisers prohibited.
It was the consensus of the Council to take the issue under consideration.
jQjO-(i ORDINANCES -TAXATION -1st READINGS/PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinances were presentedwhich fix the estimated amountto be received by the city from 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 ordinance fixingthe amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2013 was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously./""N
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Lane,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 2013 was read
by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Deane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/QJty ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.12 -PARKING REGULATIONS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which changes the restricted parking in front of the Senior Center on
Third Avenue from a loading and unloading zone to a GTA and People for People bus stop and
eliminates the handicapped accessible parking spaces.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking
Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -DEANE
A resolution was presentedwhich accepts a$50,000donation from Sidney Richard Deanewhich
will be used to name and enhance the public space outside of the Japanese Peace Garden.
Mr.Deane declared a conflict of interest and exited the room.
The resolution accepting acash donation of$50,000 from Sidney Richard Deanewas read by title
only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WALLEYE CLUB
A resolution was presented which accepts a fishing pier valued at $123,000 from the Columbia
Basin Walleye Club. The fishing pierwill be located in Blue Heron Park.
The resolution accepting a fishing piervalued at $123,000 from the ColumbiaBasinWalleye Club
was read by title only.
Janet Baker, Columbia Basin Walleye Club, provided pictures of the pierand thanked the City for
all its help.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -SCHMITT
A resolution was presented which authorizes staff to collect the funds expended forthe nuisance
abatement at 1146 Gem.The property is owned by Eric &Michele Schmitt.
The resolution establishing the billing to be imposed against Eric D.&Michele D.Schmitt as the
owners of certain real property upon which the City caused abatement of a nuisance to be
preformed after a failure of the property owners to abate the same was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -GARCIA-SOLTERO
A resolution was presented which authorizes staff to collect the funds expended for the nuisance
abatement at 505 Kentucky.The property is owned by Jose and Regina Garcia-Soltero.
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The resolution establishing the billingto be imposed against Jose &Regina Garcia-Soltero as the
owners of certain real property upon which the City caused abatement of a nuisance to be
preformed after a failure of the property owners to abate the same was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
Iff?RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -RODRIGUEZ
A resolution was presented which provides for the abatement of nuisances at 403 Earl Road.The
property is owned by Marjorie Francis Rodriguez Estate.
The resolution determining that Marjorie Francis Rodriguez Estate is the owner of certain real
property within the City;that a nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted
by the City exists on such property;and directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance
found was read by title only.
Clair Harden,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning this
issue.
There was no othertestimony.The hearing was closed.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously./~N
ijlb'fl RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CITY
The City of Moses Lake has requested permission to construct a vehicle storage shop at the
Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Randolph Road.The property is unplatted.
The resolution allowing the Cityof Moses Lake to buildon unplatted propertywas read bytitleonly.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Itfp'fc LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The membership of the LodgingTax Advisory Committee isto be confirmed on a yearly basis.The
current members include Debbie Doran-Martinez,Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and
Tourism Commission,and Brenda Teals,Allied Arts,Friends of the Adam East Museum and Art
Center,and Tourism Commission.Councilman Ecret is the Chairman.There are currently two
vacant positionon the Committee which should be filled by the Council./""N
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the current members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
It was noted that there are two vacancies on the Committee and notification of the vacancies
should be advertised.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES 2013
RandyBoroff,statecommissionerfor BabeRuth Baseball,statedthatMoses Lakewill bethe host
cityfor the 2013 14-year old Babe RuthWorld Series,which will be held onAugust 17,2013.He
mentioned that this will be the third world series hosted by Moses Lake.
Robert Farady,representing the Babe Ruth League,Inc.headquartered in Trenton NewJersey,
provided the contractsofficially awarding the 2013 14-yearoldBabe RuthWorld Series tothe City
of Moses Lake.
LIBRARY
Jennifer Noyola,3057 Road H NE,#41,requested information on improvements to the library.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a group working on proposed improvements
to the Libraryand the City is waiting to hear from them.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SIGNS
Mr.Reese mentioned that he had talked to staff about time limits on politicalsignage on city-owned
right-of-way.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there are some limits that can be placed on political
signs.
There was some discussion and Council suggested that political signs on City property be limited
to 30 days priorto the primary and general elections,that the signs be removed within 5 days after
each election,and the allowed locations be reviewed.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
LONGVIEW TRACTS -SEWER HOOKUPS
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that there are a number of properties
inthe LongviewTracts subdivision that have yetto connectto the recently city installed sewermain.
The sewer main project was completed in October 2011 and property owners were given until
September 2012 to connect.He provided a draft of a letter that is being sent to those property
I j owners that have yetto connect and explained what staffhas done to obtain compliance with the
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//3(s QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the third quarter financial report has been placed
on the website.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m.and the Council met in a 10 minute executive
session with the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 8:30
p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director
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