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March 26,2013
CouncilPresent:Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Jason Avila,DavidCurnel,Jon Lane, and KarenLiebrecht,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorEcret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Sharon Palmerton,Chamber of Commerce,led the Council in the
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation declaring March 26,2013 asthedate tocelebrate the 100th year of operation of
the Washington State Park and Recreation Commissionwas read in its entirety.
The proclamation declaring April 2013 as Alcohol Awareness Month was read in its entirety.
The proclamation was presented to Carolyn Pence,Grant County Prevention Specialist,and
Katherine Pence and Elaine Utter,members of the Community Prevention Coalition.
CONSENT AGENDA
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 for approval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As
of March 26,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $253,770.38;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $2,358.48 and $64,077.91;claim checks in the amount of
$1,012,888.64;and payroll in the amount of $310,189.16.
Resolution - Accept Easement -Bruce:A resolution was presented which accepts a municipal /D/3
easement from Randy C.Bruce on Lot 3,less a portion of Tax #8467 in Moore Plat 2.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
Minutes:The minutes ofthe March 12 meeting were presented for approval.
Mrs.Liebrecht requested the minutes be amended to show she was absent from the room during
the voting on the resolution concerning the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the minutes be approved as corrected,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
//(/(/WATER METER PROCUREMENT 2013
The City received one bid for the 2013 Water Meter Procurement.This project includes the
purchase of the annual supply of water meters and electronic read transmittters.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid be awarded to Badger Meters, Inc. in the amount of
$286,476,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/OSLO LIONESS CLUB-SIGNS
The Lioness Clubrequested permission to place signs advertisingthe opening oftheirSpaceburger
Booth on April 19 through 21. Sandwich board signs will be placed on City right-of-way and a
banner sign will be located at the corner of Broadway and Alder.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
/Q07 COMMUNICATION -LEGAULT IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY
Jill Legault,Images Photography,4761 Shorecrest Drive,requested time before the Council to
discuss a request to use McCosh Park for a profit photo shoot.She stated that she would like to
take pictures during the Easter egg hunt on Saturday,March 30 at McCosh Park.She mentioned
that a portion of the profits will be donated to the Lions Club which is sponsoring the event.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted and the City not require a commission,
seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed with Mrs.Liebrecht opposed as she felt the commission to
the City should be paid in order to be consistent with the requirements for other vendors inthe
parks.
//S£COMMUNICATION -USE OF CITY PROPERTY - HOT DOG CART
Mr.&Mrs.Johnson requested time before the Councilto discuss the use of city propertyto operate
a hot dog cart.Mr.Johnson stated that the hot dog cart is small, runs off of propane, and there
is provision for garbage.He mentioned thatthey would like todokids parties at McCosh Park and
provide food in parksthat do not have a concession stand as wellas at Sinkiuse Square.
There was some discussion by the Council because of the City's regulations and requests of past
vendors.
It was suggested that Mr.Johnson contact staff and discuss the activity.
Iiqy COMMUNICATION -THE SAND BAR -NOISE CONTROL f\
Travis Laibl,The Sand Bar,requested time before the Council to discuss amending the noise
regulations to allow noise emanating from a commercial business to continueto 12 midnight on
weekends.He mentioned that only one person has complained about the noise from his business
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but itwas numerous times and so he has limited his outdoor activities,which adversely affects his
business.He provided a couple of options to allow outdoor events to extend beyond the current
10 p.m.noise deadline.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus that staff research the issue and provide
additional information to the Council.
EXTEND MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA GARDENS -PUBLIC HEARING /O&Y
The City Council adopted an ordinance which extends the moratorium on the establishment of
"collective gardens"for the medical use of marijuana for an additional sixmonths. A public hearing
is required on the extension of this moratorium.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinancecontinuing the moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens remainsinforce.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 - SIGNS -2nd READING y//OS1/
An ordinance was presented which increases the sign area and height for directional signs inthe
Industrial Zone which will promote better visibility and safety.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.62 -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES -1st READING //c/£,
An ordinance was presented which increases the water and sewer development charges.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -CREATE 8.60 -HELMET REQUIREMENTS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which creates regulations requiring persons of all ages to wear a
helmet when riding a bicycle,electric assisted bicycle,in-line skates,roller skates,skate shoes,
I J scooters,or skateboards and includes any passengers.
The ordinance creating Chapter 8.60 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Helmet
Requirements"was read by title only.
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Joshua Mohs,504 Hawthorne,provided a letter to the Council,explaining his concerns about
requiring skateboard users to wear helmets.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the regulations be
amended to only require bicyclists to wear helmets.
/Qyy ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.12 -WATER.SEWER.AND STORMWATER RATES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the water,sewer,and stormwater rates.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water,Sewer,
and Stormwater Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Avila.
Mr.Deane pointed out that in 2012 the Council did not increase the rates and that resulted in a loss
of $250,000 a year. He feltthat the rates should be increased in order to make up that loss.
The motion passed unanimously.
Staff was directed to provide a list of projects that could be constructed if the rates were increased
to make up for the loss of revenue from not raising the rates in 2012.
/O&Y ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.20 -RESIDENTIAL ZONES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which changes the front and side yard setbacks in the R-1 and R-2
zones.The Planning Commission recommended that the changes be adopted.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential
Zones"was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,gave some background on residential
neighborhood design and explained the proposed setback changes to the Council.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel.
Mr.Deane was concerned that the reduction in the setbacks would allow bigger homes on smaller
lots.
There was some additional discussion by the Council which expressed concern about allowing
smaller setbacks in an existing development.
Tom Arrowsmith,Aho Construction,stated that they have an existing subdivision of 100 acres and
they wouldliketo include porches on the homes whichthey are not ableto do underthe current /*""\
regulations.He mentioned that propertyowners are now requesting amenities not in favor when
the property was originally platted.
The motion failed with Mrs.Liebrecht in favor.
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RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
A resolution was presented which acceptstwoCutquik saws and blades for use in the Moses Lake
Fire Department.
The resolution accepting the donation of equipment from the Moses LakeVolunteer Firefighter
Association was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
SEAL COAT PROJECT 2013 AND NOISE REGULATIONS
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Seal Coat Project.This project includes
chip sealing Valley Roadandvarious residential streets. Staffalsorequestedthatthe contractor
be allowed to sweep the streets betweenthe hours of 10 p.m.and7 a.m. because hotdaytime
temperatures cause oil and chips to be peeled up by the sweeper.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be authorized to call for bids and the contractor allowed
to sweep the streets at night,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
LIFT STATION PROJECT 2013
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Lift Station Project.This project includes
reconstruction of Omni Lift Station,abandonment of Kmart LiftStation, a generator at Sage Bay
Lift Station, and bypass assemblies,fencing,electrical improvements,and access improvements
for several lift stations.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
SEWER MAIN PROJECT 2013
Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the 2013 Sewer Main Project.This project includes
installing 2,050'of 12" gravity sewer along Randolph Road and installing 7,000'of 20" force main
along Division Street and Potato Hill Road from Eastlake to Baseline Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be authorized to callfor bids,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
COVENANTS -WAPATO DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
K)/o/9StaffisintheprocessofcallinginthecovenantsattachedtotheTeslowShortPlatNo.1and the 7777"
Dillon Short Plat.The covenants require full street improvements to Wapato Drive.The covenants ^
arebeing called atthistimebecause Hayden Homes isin the processof finishing the Pelican Way
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1 MajorPlat, which includes constructing Wapato Drive.Staff requested that the Council confirm
calling in the covenants.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,provided the background on the covenants in this area
and mentioned that the street was gravel at the time the two properties were platted.Now that the
Wapato Driveis being improved,those properties are required to pay their share of the cost.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane movedthat staff proceed with calling in the covenants,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Mr.Lane stated that the Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin has requested a letter of
support be sent to the state legislature concerning their request foradditional funding to complete
their new facilities.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Council endorse the efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of
the Columbia Basin to applyforfunds from the state toconstructthe new facility,seconded by Mr.
Deane,and passed unanimously.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $14,426.60 in investment income for February 2013.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m
ATTEST
.Robert Taylor,Finance Director
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