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December 11,2012
CouncilPresent:Bill Ecret, DickDeane,Jason Avila,DavidCurnel, Jon Lane, and Karen Liebrecht
Absent:Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Ecret led the Councilinthe pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the November 27 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified bythe
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 whichhas been made
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspectionat the Civic Center. As
of December 11,2012 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of$578,024.05;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $70,637.57 and $13,558.84;claim checks in the amount of
$1,224,567.19;and payrollin the amounts of $321,551.16.
Dr.Curnel questioned several bills presented for payment and staff explained the costs.
Resolution -Accept Access Easement - D & L Realty Washington:A resolution was presented /OS3
which accepts an easement from D&L Realty Washington to access watermeters,electronic
readingdevices, and sanitary sewer meters on the D&L Foundry Major Plat.
Resolution -AcceptAccess Easement-Maiers Enterprises.LLC:A resolution was presented which J0/3
accepts an easement from Maiers Enterprises,LLC to access watermeters,electronic reading
devices, and sanitary sewer meters on the Broadway Business Park North II Major Plat,Lot 1,
Commercial Binding Site Plan No. 3.
Resolution -Accept Quit Claim Deed -Dept.of Transportation: A resolution was presented which jfr/O
accepts a quit claim deed from the Department ofTransportation for the property adjacent tothe
overpass on Potato Hill Road.
Mr.Deanerequested anexplanation ofthetransferofthe property from the Dept.ofTransportation
to the City and staff explained the process.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Heron Bluff Trail:A resolution was presented which accepts a grant //O^
in the amount of $19,999 forthe Heron Bluff Trail from the Community Economic Revitalization
Board.
Accept Work -Wells 11 &24:POW contracting,Inc.has completed the work on the Well House __/^
Project for Wells11 and 24.The work should be accepted and the60day lien period entered into,/^o^f
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/O/O ORDINANCE -AMEND 2012 BUDGET - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2012 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2012 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
/O/O ORDINANCE -AMEND 2012 BUDGET -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2012 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2012 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Avila,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
/Oft TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Tree Replacement Project.This project
includes removing thirty trees andtree planters inthe downtown paver district and replacing twenty-
five of them with European Hornbeam.An addition would include removing and replacing five
additional trees and tree planters.
Dr.Curnel questioned the cost of replacing the trees on a continuing basis and felt that the repair
should be made to the sidewalk but eliminate the trees.
Mrs.Liebrecht felt that the project should be delayed until the Council could consider less
expensive alternatives to beautifying the downtown area.
Mr.Deane felt that the trees and flower boxes are an important factor in the development of a
growing community and was not in favor of postponing the project.
Staff explained the project and the improvements that have been made in containing the tree roots
to prevent damage to the sidewalk or cubs.S~*\
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed with Dr.Curnel and Mrs.Liebrecht opposed.
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DEFERRAL/DEVIATION REQUEST -KLAMM
Robert Klamm has requested deferral deviations of the subdivision requirements for the placement
of a manufactured home at 8577 Charles Place.The property is platted as Lot4, Block 2,Gateway
Estates Division 2 Replat but Charles Place is not constructed to City standards and there is no
curb,gutter,or sidewalks.The request is to defer the street improvements on Charles Place.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the deferral request and that a
covenant would require the property owner to pay for the cost of the improvements in the future.
Action Taken:Dr. Curnel moved that the deferral of the street improvements be granted with the
stipulation that a covenant be required for the improvements inthe future,seconded by Mr.Avila,
and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST ^Bill X Ecret,Mayor
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director
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