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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 13,2012
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: Captain Sands led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the October 23 meeting were presented for approval.
Approvalof 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 Council forapproval and is retained for publicinspection at the CivicCenter.As
of November 13,2012 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$1,353,314.01;prepaid claims inthe amounts of $10,879.72, $80,312.03,and $105,495.61;claim
checks inthe amount of $883,849.66;and payrollinthe amounts of $322,599.12,$5,294.04,and
$319,415.53.
AcceptWork-Stratford RoadCrosswalk Project:Neppel Electric andControls,LLC hascompleted ///7
work on the 2012 Stratford Road Crosswalk project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day
lien period entered into.
Accept Work -Division Street Lift Station Project:William Charles West has completed workon /03$
the 2012 Division Street Lift Station Project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day lien
period entered into.
Accept Work - Central Operations Facility Improvement Project:Selland Construction, Inc. has JOjJ
completed work on the 2011 COF Improvement Project.The work should be accepted and the 60
day lien period entered into.
Blackstone Preliminary Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Blackstone OTR LLC has submitted an j)j (p
application for a one-lot plat of 27.34 acres at 8037 Randolph Road.The site is zoned Heavy
Industrial,which corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial. A
deferral was requested for street improvements.The Planning Commission recommended that
the preliminary plat be approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact were presented for
approval.
Rathbone Preliminary Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Rathbone Sales,Inc.submitted a //*£
preliminary plat of 7.48 acres at 3860 E.Broadway.There is an existing agricultural and equipment
sales facility on site.The site is zoned Heavy Industrial,which corresponds with the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial.Deferrals were requested for sidewalk
improvements,connection to water and sewer,and moving the existing driveway location to meet
Community Standards.A deviation was requested forlot configuration.The Planning Commission
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recommended that the preliminary plat be approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact were
presented for approval.
//£ip Blue Heron Park Final Maior Platand Findingsof Fact:The City of Moses Lake has submitted a
final plat for a one-lot plat of76.5 acres at 111 Westshore Drive,the existing Blue Heron Park and
the undeveloped City-owned property to the north.The site is zoned Public and the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Parks/Open Space.There have been no significant
changes from the preliminary plat.The Planning Commission recommended that the final plat be
approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact were presented for approval.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
107/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mayor Ecret requested confirmation of the appointment of David Enquist to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
IDID ORDINANCE -2013 BUDGET -1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which establishes the budget for 2013.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2013
was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Dr. Curnel moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
A letter was read from the North Central Regional Library concerning the need to make the
restrooms in the library handicapped accessible and the need for painting the outside of the
building.
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated that staff has investigated the remodeling ofthe building
but those improvements were put on hold because of the possibility of major changes to the
building.He mentioned that staff has considered remodeling the restrooms inthe staff area into
a unisex restroom for the public.The access would be through the staff work area.The building
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There was considerable discussion about past proposed improvements to the library.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES -TAXATION -2nd READINGS /0/Q-&
Ordinances were presented which fix the estimated amount to be received by the City from
property taxes and sets the tax levy rate.
The ordinance fixing theamounttobe received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2013was readby title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipalpurposes from taxations
on assessed valuationson propertywithin the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington for 2013 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -2012 CONCERT SERIES fOYCp
A resolution was presented which accepts the donations from various businesses and
organizations forthe 2012 Centennial Theater Summer Concert Series and Movies inthe Parks
Program.
The resolution accepting contributions for the City of Moses Lake Centennial Theater Summer
Concert Series and Movies in the Parks Program was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -EKA CHEMICALS
A resolution was presented which accepts the donation ofthree self-contained breathing apparatus
face pieces and four pack frames forthe Fire Department valued at $3,000.
The resolution accepting a donation of self-contained breathing apparatus face pieces and pack
frames from Eka Chemical was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
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}0Hl?RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -PHILLIPS
A resolution was presented which accepts the donation of flooring and cabinet doors valued at
$2,300 from Todd Phillips.These items will be repurposed and utilized in the construction of
displays at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center.
The resolution accepting a donation of bamboo flooring and maple cabinet doors valued at $2,300
from Todd Phillips was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
jll°/RESOLUTION -ACCEPT PARC GRANT FUNDS
A resolution was presentedwhich accepts a $15,000 grant from the Grant County Prevention and
Recovery Center (PARC).The funds will be used to provide training from the Washington State
LiquorControl Board for police officers who will work with PARC on enforcement strategies such
as compliance checks,party intervention patrols,and source investigations.
The resolution accepting a grant from the Grant County Prevention and Recovery Centerwas read
by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously./^s
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
//£fa POWER POINTE #2 AND #3 PRELIMINARY PLATS -REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
Gary Mann,on behalf of the owners, has requested the extension of preliminary platapproval for
the Power Pointe 2 and Power Pointe 3 Plats.These preliminary plats were approved December
13,2005 and that approval will expire December 13,2012.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the property has been recently
purchased and the new owner is requestingthe extension of the plat approvals.He pointedout
that onlyone extension is allow and ifno actionistaken onthe plats,they will become null andvoid
on December 2013.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
/020 SIGN PLACEMENT STANDARDS
Several changes were proposed to the Sign Placement Standards that would require political signs S~\
on city-owned property be limited to 30 days prior to the primary and general elections and that '
they be removed within 5 days after those elections.
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Spencer Grigg, Parks and Recreation Director,stated that signs on City property interfere with the
staffs ability to provide maintenance on the sites such as weed control and mowing.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the changes to the sign placement standards be
approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WCIA 2012 ANNUAL REVIEW AND AUDIT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, provided the report of the annual review and audit conducted
by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority.
2013 COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,suggested either February 22 and 23 or March 1 and 2 forthe
2013 Council/staff retreat.
DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the Council's second meeting in December is
scheduled for Christmas Day and suggested that the meeting be rescheduled to December 27.
It was the consensus of the Council that the meeting be changed to December 27.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The October 2012 Building Activity Report was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $14,788.43 in investment income for October 2012.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
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The City received $455,185.85 in salestax and $57,117.62 in transient rental income in October tjgf-C
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The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m.and the Council met in a 20 minute executive session
to discuss labor relations.The executive session was adjourned 8:20 p.m.and the regular meeting
was reconvened.
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WAGE INCREASES FOR 2013
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the Police Department Guild members will receive
a 2%wage increase according to contract and that the Fire Department union members will receive
a 2.5%wage increase according to their contract.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the City of Moses Lake Association Members and exempt
staff, including the City Manager,receive a 2%wage increase,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director
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