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February 26,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Jason Avila,David Curnel,Jon Lane,and Karen Liebrecht,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Jasmyne DeBeaumont,Moses Lake Business Association Director,
led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
VISION 2020 AWARD
MayorEcret presented a Vision 2020 Visionary Award to Washington Trust Bank fortheir recent
building remodel.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the February 12 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,
M certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As
of February26,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $275,831.99;
prepaid claims inthe amounts of $158,520.39 and $103,238.01; claim checks inthe amount of
$1,095,778.18;and payroll in the amount of $313,662.48.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST TO USE CITY STREETS -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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The Moses Lake Business Association requested the closure ofThird Avenue from Beech toCedar ////
and the 200 and 300 blocks of Ash Street on Saturday and Sunday,September 21 and 22 forthe
Basin BBQ Bash. The request also includes the use of Sinkiuse Square, a beer garden on Ash
Street, discharge of grey water intothe city sewer system,the BBQteam members be allowedto
stay in self-contained vehicles overnight inthe Surf n' Slide parking lot,and the Cityabsorb the
dump fees.
Marianne Kirwin,Moses Lake Business Association,stated that the Basin BBQ Bash will be a two
day event again this year and there should be between 5,000 and 8,000 people forthe event.
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Mayor Ecret was concerned about closing the street and felt that a survey of the downtown
businesses affected should be conducted since a number of business owners have indicated that
they lost business last year.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and failed with Mr.
Lane,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Deane in favor and Dr.Curnel,Mr.Avila, Mrs.Liebrecht,and Mayor
Ecret opposed.
The Moses Lake Business Association was requested to survey those businesses who would be
affected by the street closure and provide the results to the City.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
I0$lj ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which allows for the placement of wayfinding signs.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.f**)
JISS ORDINANCE -CREATE 8.27 -COST RECOVERY -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which states the intent of the City to charge for hazardous materials
and motor vehicle incidents clean up as allowed by state law.
The ordinance creating Chapter 8.27 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Cost Recovery"
was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the reason forthe ordinance is to try to relieve the
extraordinary expenses against the general tax payer and to have whoever is responsible pay for
the costs.Most of the costs will be covered by insurance companies.
There was some discussion by the Council on what costswould actually be covered and who would
actually pay for the clean up.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
)013 ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.12 -WATER.SEWER.AND STORMWATER RATES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which clarifies language related to joint charging.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal code entitled "Water,Sewer,{**}
and Stormwater Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Avila,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -TRAFFIC GRANT
A resolution was presented which accepts a $1,500 grant from the Washington Association of
Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.The funds will be used to replace a traffic radar unit.
The resolution acceptingaWashington Associationof Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Grant (WASPC)
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Avila moved thatthe resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -CONTRACT
Authorization was requested forthe CityManagerto sign the 2013 Municipal Services Agreement
with the Grant County Economic Development Council.
Mr.Lane, a member of the Grant County EDC,provided information on its activities.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded
by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager provided a report from the Police Department on the City's
Automated Traffic Enforcement Program.
Chief Mitchell mentioned that the general public supports this program and it allows the police
officers to concentrate on other enforcement activities. He pointed out that the cameras are a24-7
enforcement tool and itwould require two officers to monitor an intersection and then foronly short
periods of time.
iFIBER COMMUNICATIONS -FRANCHISE
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that iFiber Communications has defaulted on its
responsibilities under the granted franchise. A publichearing has been scheduled for March 12
[)before the City Council to determine what sanctions shall be applied as a result ofthe default.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT jn^O'/l
The January 2013 Building Activity Report was presented.
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jOA POLICE CHIEF-PLAQUE
Mayor Ecret presented Police Chief Dean Mitchell a plaque for his 34 years of dedicated service
to the City of Moses Lake.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session with the
City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m.and the regular
meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
W .Robert Taylor,Firfarjce Director
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