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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 28,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Jason Avila,Jon Lane, and Karen Liebrecht, DavidCurnel,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Drevin Rigby,Boy Scout Troop 55, led the Council inthe pledge of
allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the May 14 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 listing which has been made
availableto the Council forapproval and is retained for public,inspection at the CivicCenter. As
of May 28,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $232,016.91;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $75,738.59 and $156,326.40; claim checks inthe amount of
$1,607,102.44;and payroll in the amount of $337,713.54.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
AIRPORT COMMISSION AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION /OOC?
Mayor Ecret requested confirmation of the re-appointments of Delone Kruegerand Lewis Mason JO 7J
to the Airport Commission and Charles Maynard to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the appointments be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD STORES
The Moses Lake High School Youth Action Team requested time before the Council to present
their findings from a recent Community Assessment of Neighborhood Stores concerning the
advertising and sale of alcohol in the City of Moses Lake.
Carolyn Pence,Grant County Prevention Specialist,provided the results of the assessment of
neighborhood stores.The assessment looked at the signage for and location of alcohol in the
stores and found that many stores locate tobacco and alcohol at eye level to children and near
candy and toys.She explained thatthe purpose ofthe Youth ActionTeam is to remind their friends
to stay sober and to keep them away from alcohol and other substances.
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ORDINANCE -AMEND 8.04 -FIREWORKS -1st READING
An ordinancewas presented which prohibits the lighting and/orreleasing of sky lanternsinthe City
of Moses Lake.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fireworks"was
read by title only.
Fire ChiefTom Taylorstated that the county has adopted an ordinance prohibiting the use of sky
lanterns and recommended that the City follow suit as the sky lanterns are a serious fire hazard.
He pointed out that once the sky lanterns are launched,they are at the mercy of the wind and can
cause fires if they are blown into a tree,roof, or other flammable area.
Action:Mrs.Liebrechtmoved that the first readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
JJ$9 RESOLUTION -ESTABLISH RATES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
A resolution was presented which establishes rates for emergency medical and ambulance services
provided by the City of Moses Lake.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided a comparison of the existing rates to the proposed rates.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
J03S~LIFT STATION PROJECT 2013 -REQUEST TOWORK OFF HOURS
The City's Engineering Division requested permission forthe contractor forthe LiftStation Project
to work at 619 Stratford Road between the hours of 10 p.m.to 7 a.m.on May 28 and 29.The work
includes cutting the water main and installingan in-line water valve. Performing the work after 10
p.m.will minimize the impacts to several businesses.The closest residential home is
approximately 325 feet away.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REIMBURSEMENTS 2013
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,provided the increase in the water,sewer,storm water, and
street reimbursements.These amounts are increased each year by the January to January CPI.
TAXES
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Grant County Treasurer has indicated that the
Cityhas the authority to assess an additional one quarter of 1% on real estate transactions.He
explained how the one quarter of 1% tax would work.
Mr.Deane requested that staff draft an ordinance to allowthe Cityto collect the one quarter of 1%
on real estate transactions.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $16,055.90 in investment income for April 2013.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
ATTEST
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