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May 14,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Jason Avila,Jon Lane,and Karen Liebrecht,and Brent Reese
Absent:David Curnel
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Aubrey Lee,student,led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the April23 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, certified as required by
RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the Councilfor approval
and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As of May 14,2013 the Council does approve for
payment claims in the amount of $1,261,827.19;prepaid claims in the amounts of $41,167.57 and
$$19,811.77;claim checks in the amount of $1,096,416.75;and payroll in the amounts of $320,071185,
$3,972.83,and $325,228.36.
Resolution -Accept Deed -Bodie andPeterson:Aresolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed /OYO
from Bodie Properties,LLC and Eric D.Peterson LLC located off of Randolph Road.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Pelican Way 1 Major Plat:Aresolution was presented which accepts a /Q/3
municipal easement on Wapato Drivefrom Duke and Christy Hart as part of the Pelican Way 1 Major Plat.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Pelican Way 1 Major Plat:A resolution was presented which accepts a ZO/3
municipal easement on Wapato Drivefrom Ellen Wendt as part of the Pelican Way 1 Major Plat.
Resolution -Accept Improvements -Crossroads Phase 5 Major Plat:A resolution was presented which f/Au?
accepts the street and utility improvements constructed as part of the Crossroads Phase 5 Major Plat.
AcceptWork-Biosolids Dewatering Project:Anderson Environmental Contracting,LLC has completedthe /£0£
work on the 2013 Biosolids Dewatering Project at the Sand Dunes Treatment Plant.The work should be
accepted and the 60-day lien period entered into.
Accept Work -Crack Seal Project:Quality Paving,Inc.has completed the 2013 Crack Seal Project.The work /ofQ-s-'l
should be accepted and the 60-day lien period entered into.
ActionTaken: Mrs. Liebrecht moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION /OO^
MayorEcret requested confirmation of the appointment of David Eck to the Planning Commission.
ActionTaken: Mrs. Liebrecht moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
SEWER MAIN PROJECT -2013
The Cityreceived nine bids for the 2013 Sewer Main Project. This project includes installing 7,350'of 20"
sewer force main along Potato Hill Road and 2,050' of 12"sewer gravity main along Randolph Road.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid be awarded to POW Contracting,in the amount of $980,771,
seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
/03S~LIFT STATION PROJECT -2013
The City received two bids for the 2013 LiftStation Project.This project includes abandoning the Kmart Lift
Station; rerouting sewer mains from the Kmart Lift Station to the Omni LiftStation;reconstructing the Omni
Lift Station; installing a generator at the Sage Bay Lift Station;and installing fences,bypass assemblies,
electrical revisions,and miscellaneous improvements.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to POW Contracting,in the amount of $730,402,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
SCUBA DIVING LESSONS
Robert Boyer requested permission to teach scuba diving lessons,sell diving gear, and collectteaching fees
at the Surf n'Slide Water Park.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that permission be granted for Mr.Boyer to teach the lessons and staff to
continue discussing the sale and storage of scuba gear and other issues,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
/^L?STREET NAME CHANGE -SUNBURST MULTI-FAMILY FINAL PLAT
Ted Yao,owner of the Sunburst Multi-Family Final Plat, is requesting permission to change the name of
LeDawn Loop,which is a short street within the plat.The plat has not yet been recorded and there are
currently no buildings constructed in the plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to change LeDawn Loop to Ted Yao Way be granted,
seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed with Mr.Lane opposed as he felt there should be further consideration
of the possible ramifications.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/Qfe ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.08 -MAYOR AND COUNCIL -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which corrects an error in the timing of the election of the Mayor and Deputy
Mayor.The amendment correctly reflects that the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor is held in even
numbered years.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Mayor and Council"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/IS3 ORDINANCE - CREATE8.60 -HELMET REQUIREMENTS -2nd READING
An ordinancewas presented which creates regulations requiring persons undertheage of 16 to weara helmet
when riding a bicycle or electric assisted bicycle.
The ordinance creating Chapter 8.60 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Helmet Requirements"was
read by title only.
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Vic Gilliland stated that he was in favor of requiring approved bicycle helmets to be worn as he only survived
an accident because he was wearing one.
Jeff Ketchel, GrantCounty Boardof Health,stated that they are in support of the requirement for the wearing
of bicycle helmets as bicycle accidents send more children to the emergency room than any other activity.
He mentioned that cities that enact bicycle helmet laws see an increase inthe use of helmets.
Cameron Probert,iFiber,pointed outthat between 2002 &2010 there were 3 fatalitiesand 45 injuriesrequiring
hospitalization as a result of bicycle accidents and wanted to know why itwas feltthis helmet requirement is
necessary.
Mrs. Liebrecht stated that she is opposed to the passage of the ordinance because she feels it is the
responsibility of the parent to ensure that their children wear helmets.
Mr.Deane pointed out that safety is an issue and the general publicends up paying for those injuredchildren
who are not covered by insurance.
Mayor Ecret pointed out that children are not capable of making mature choices and this ordinance will
address that.
Mr.Reese pointed out that helmets will reduce head injuries.
DavidRuffin, PoliceChief,stated thatthe Police Departmentwill support the decision ofthe Counciland would
take an educational role before issuing citations.
Action:Mr.Avila moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese and
I J passed withMrs.Liebrechtopposed as she felt itshouldbe uptothe parentstodecide iftheirchildren should
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RESOLUTION -SPRING FESTIVAL
A resolutionwas presented regardingthe Spring Festivalto be held on May22 - 27,2013.
The resolution regardingthe Moses Lake Spring Festivalto be held May 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27,
2013 was read by title only.
Patty Filbeck.Spring Festival Committee, stated that the 3 on 3 BasketballTournament was moved
fromThird and Divisionto Third and Pioneer and the parade route has been adjusted inorderto keep
the horses away from the carnival rides.
DaleRoth, Spring Festival Committee, stated thatthe street closures include Third Avenue all the way
to Ivy and additional security will be provided.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe resolution be adopted and the City Manager be authorized to
sign the Hold Harmless Agreement,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
RESERVOIR 7
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Staff requested authorization to call for bids to raise Reservoir #7 by 18 feet to match the elevation of
Reservoir #9. This will increase the water pressure by nine pounds per square inch for the Larson area.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call forbids,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
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OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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The Agreement withthe Moses Lake Senior Opportunities and Services forrecreational services to seniors
was presented. The payment for 2013 is$20,000whichincludes $10,750 for operating costs and$9,250 for
the repair of the parking lot.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, reminded the Council that duringthe budget process the Senior Center
again requested the additional$9,250 for parking lot repair and itwas included.The agreement has been
changed to reflect those additional funds.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.
Lane, and passed unanimously.
GROUP B WATER SYSTEM -SCOTT ROAD
Paul Snelson,Knudsen Land Surveying,requested approval fora Group Bwater system to servethetwo lots
of the Dorothy Peterson Short Platlocated on Scott Road in Cascade Valley. This platis within the City's
water service area but City water is unavailable.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthe itisimpractical toextend Citywatermains tothisarea
because of the distance and there is an existing well on the property that will serve both lots.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the Group B water system be approved with the stipulation that a
covenant be required for future connection to the City's system,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.f~\
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
////COMMUNICATION -USE OF CITY PROPERTY -HOT DOG CART
1/5 /David Johnson,1246 Lowry stated that he talked with staff about operating his hot dog cart on City property
and have narrowed it down to Sinkiuse Square and Cascade Park soccer fields.The cart is small,runs off
of propane, and will serve hot dogs, pop, and chips. He provided pictures of where the cartwould be located
at Sinkiuse Square.
Spencer Grigg, Parks and Recreation Director,stated that the main concern was competition with existing
City concession stands so that is why he is limitinghis business to Sinkiuse Square and the soccer fields at
Cascade Valley.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr. Lane, and passed with Mr.
Deane opposed as he felt it may be in conflict with existing business in the area.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
//$Q AMBULANCE REPORT
The cash report on the ambulance operations for the month of April was provided.
)O20 -/)BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The April building activity report was provided.
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SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $364,137.97 in sales tax and $22,967.86 in transient rental income in April.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m. and the Council met ina 20 minute executive session with
the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. and the regular
meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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