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January 22,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Jason Avila,David Curnel,Jon Lane,Brent Reese,and
Karen Liebrecht
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Jennifer Hassan,high school student,led the Council in the pledge
of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the January 8 meeting were presented for approval.
National Frozen Food Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:National Frozen Foods Corporation //<J6?
submitted a final platfora one lot platof 63.76 acres at 14406 Wheeler Road, which isthe existing
plant site and the agricultural land to the north. The site is zoned Heavy Industrial,which
corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial.The Planning
Commission recommended that the final plat be approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact
were also provided.
i j Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,
^-^and passed unanimously.
Approvalof 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 forapproval and is retained for publicinspection at the CivicCenter. As
of January 22,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $996,509.58;
prepaid claims in the amount of $41,448.49;claim checks in the amount of $916,721.76;and
payroll in the amount of $318,572.32.
Dr.Curnel questioned the payment to WCIA for liability insurance andthe equipment rental costs.
Staff explained what the payments covered.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel movedthat the billsand checks be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
I j The City received eight bids for the 2013 Tree Replacement Project.This project includes
^-^removing thirty trees and tree planters in the downtown paver district and replacing twenty-five of
them with European Hornbeam. Additive 1 includes removal and replacement of five additional
trees and tree planters.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid be awarded to Matia Contractors,Inc. in the amount
of $157,532,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Dr.Curnel and Mrs.Liebrecht opposed.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
IQ9S*ORDINANCE -2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS - 1st READING
An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2012 Comprehensive Plan amendments.
The ordinance adopting the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that the City was informed that
comprehensive plan amendments should be adopted by ordinance rather than by resolution.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
lOgl ORDINANCE -AMEND 17.15 -REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAT AND SITE PLANS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 17.15,Requirements for Plat and Site Plans,/~\
to require either deeded property or a dedication for right-of-way,installing monuments when the '
surveyor does not accept the existing monuments,and allowing the plat to be recorded on 24" x
36"sheets.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.15 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Requirements
for Plat and Site Plans"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
/IL/^ORDINANCE -REPEAL 9.05-FIREARMS - 1st READING
An ordinance was presented which repeals Chapter 9.05,Firearms,because the statutes
referenced have been repealed by the state legislature.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 9.05 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Firearms"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Deane,and passed unanimously.
10%RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION
A resolution was presented which accepts $1,500 from an anonymous foundation.The funds will f~*\
be used in the Police Department for the purchase of ballistic body armor for the patrol officers.
The resolution accepting a donation to the Moses Lake Police Department was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Dr.Curnel movedthat the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
A resolution was presented which accepts the Lease/Purchase Agreement from U.S. Bancorp and
authorizes the City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
The resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Maser Equipment Lease/Purchase
Agreement,and related instruments,and determining other matters in connection therewith was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT EASEMENT -CENTRAL TERMINALS.LLC
A resolution was presented which accepts an access easement from Central Terminals LLC for
municipal purposes to access any existing or future on-site water meters and electronic reading
devices and/or sanitary sewer meters.
The resolution accepting an easementtothe Cityof Moses Lake fromCentralTerminalis, LLCwas
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CITY OF MOSES LAKE
A resolution was presented which allows the City of Moses Lake to build restrooms on unplatted
propertyat Cascade Parkwithoutthe requirement to plat.The resolutionalso rescinds Resolution
No. 3280 which previously granted the same permission but with the requirement to plat.It was
discovered that platting Cascade Park would be cost prohibitive.
The resolution allowing the Cityof Moses Lake to buildon unplatted propertywas read bytitleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -GRANT DEED -WITRON
A resolution was presented whichgrants a deed to IsmaelWitron for property located adjacentto
Lot 7,Block 1,Replat of Battery Orchard Tract 31 on Wanapum Drive.
The resolution declaring Cityowned real propertyas surplus and authorizing its sale was read by
title only.
l J Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,provided the background of the situation for
^-^the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
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REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
//3 7 STORMWATER RETROFIT PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the Stormwater Retrofit Project,Site B.The project
includes construction of a bio-infiltration swale on Sage Road,installation of stormwater pipe and
catch basins,abandonment of existing drywells,and associated work.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,
and passed unanimously.
)0)9'A 2013 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
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Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Crack Seal Project.This project includes
sealing approximately 500,000'of cracks in streets,alleys,and parking lots throughout the City.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
/QDO FEE INCREASE -SURF N SLIDE WATER PARK
The Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended that the City increase the fees at the /""N
Surf 'n Slide Water Park.''
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that staff be authorized to increase the fees at the Surf 'n Slide
Water Park,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the Grant County Strategic Infrastructure
Program Award Terms and Conditions Acceptance Letter regarding an award ofa $100,000 grant
and a $60,000 no interest loan for the installation of approximately 2,100 linear feet of sewer main
along Randolph Road.The sewer main is intended to provide service to what has been described
as Project Jackson,a new industrial development.The $60,000 loan will be repaid by Project
Jackson.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,
seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/193 GRANTTRANSIT AUTHORITY
The Grant Transit Authority requested the appointment of a representative from the City Council
to serve on their Board of Directors for the year 2013.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that Mr.Deane be re-appointed to serve on the Board,seconded
by Mr.Avila, and passed with Mr.Deane abstaining.
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GRANT COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL
The Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 requested the appointment of Chris Blessing to their
Board to replace YaDell Yada.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that Chris Blessing be appointed to the Board of the Grant County
Mosquito Control District #1,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL TRAVEL
Mr.Lane stated that he serves on the Grant County Economic Development Retail Task Force
which will be attending a Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas on May 19-22 and
have requested that he attend.He mentioned that a past policyof the Council provides that the
Citymay reimburse a CityCouncil member fortravel expenses ifthey are given priorauthorization
for the travel.
There was some discussion and itwas the consensus of the Council that approximate costs for the
trip be provided prior to any decision being made.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
GAMBLING TAX
The City received $74,322.48 from gambling tax for the fourth quarter.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $15,501.19 in investment income for December 2012.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT //3U>
The fourth quarter financial report has been placed on the website.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $424,167.87 in sales taxand $34,675.70 in transient rentalincomein December
2012.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:05 p.m.andthe Council met in an executive session with
the City Attorney todiscuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.andthe
regular meeting was reconvened. The regular meeting waj_ad]ourned at 8^5-pTm.
Robert Taylor,Finance Director
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