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June 11,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Jason Avila,Jon Lane,and Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Deane led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the May 28 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
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at the CivicCenter.As
of June 11,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $808,513.37;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $850,107.50,$14,460.04,& $28,604.41; claim checks in the
amount of $1,771,551.83;and payrollin the amounts of $3,779.33 and $350,757.50.
Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program - Set Date for Public Hearing:A public //"/'"/
hearing was set forJuly 9 to consider the Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program.
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
HARVEST AGAINST HUNGER
Jeni Roberts, Gleaning CoordinatorforHarvest Against Hunger,requested time before the Council
to discuss ways inwhich the Citycan help integrate programsto combat hunger in Moses Lake.
Ms.Roberts provided a flyer with information on the SNAP challenge to feed their families on
$38.83 per person for seven days beginning June 19 and challenged the Council to try.
USE OF CITY PROPERTY -MOBILE RESTAURANT -WRIGHT
CarlosWright requested permission to operate a small, temporary mobile restaurant at Sinkiuse
Square offering fish and shrimp tacos.
There was some discussion by the Council and Mr.Wright was directed to contact City staff.
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IObO FENCING
Pat Carroll,Broadway Estates Mobile Home Park,requested permission to install barbed wire
fencing on a portion of the fence that abuts an adjoining manufactured home park.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that barbed wire is prohibited in the
residential zone but is permitted inthe commercial zone.The Broadway Estates Mobile Home Park
has barbed wire in some locations because a portion of the park is located in a commercial zone.
He mentioned that ifa piece of property is bisected by different zoning districts,the property owner
can request the Planning Commission to apply the less restrictive zoning regulations to the entire
property. Ifthe Planning Commission allows the less restrictive regulations,the installation of the
barbed wire fencing would not be an issue to come before the Council.
/77^SENIOR CENTER
Delbert Chase,representing the Moses Lake Senior Opportunity and Service Center,submitted
a list of the activities offered by the Senior Center and some of the improvements that have been
made to the site.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
//S3 ORDINANCE- AMEND8.04 - FIREWORKS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which prohibitsthe lightingand/or releasing of sky lanterns inthe City /^"n
of Moses Lake.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fireworks"was
read by title only.
Action:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Avila,and passed unanimously.
/Pfe ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.44 -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which reduces the size ofthe Parkand Recreation Commission from
nine members to seven members
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municpal Code entitled "Park and
Recreation Commission"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
//Y(s ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.27 -REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX:1986 -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which imposes a second 1/4 of 1% in real estate excise tax.The
funds raised by this tax would be placed in the Street Repair and Reconstruction Fund.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.27 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Real Estate
Excise Tax:1986"was read by title only.
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Jeff Foster questioned the need for the additional revenue and pointed out that this tax was not
adopted by any previous Council. He pointed out that the taxes will not come from the real estate
community but from the person who is buying or selling a house.
MarkFancher reminded the Councilthat the tax is paidby the buyer orseller of the real estate and
the extra tax can impact the sale ofthe real estate.
It was mentioned that the City has put projects on hold due to lack of funds.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese.
There was discussion by the Council on the pros and cons of the imposition of the proposed tax.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the motion be amended to include a 3 year sunset clause on
the real estate tax,seconded by Mr.Reese,and failedwith Mr.Deane and Mr.Reese infavor and
Mr.Avila,Mr.Lane,Dr.Curnel,Mrs.Liebrecht,and Mr.Ecret opposed.
The motion failed with Mr.Deane and Mr.Reese in favor and Mr.Avila,Mr.Lane,Dr.Curnel,Mrs.
Liebrecht,and Mr.Ecret opposed.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -MOSES LAKE INDUSTRIES /£Q,./j
A resolution was presented which allows Moses Lake Industries to buildon unplatted propertywith
the stipulation that the property be platted within one year.
The resolution allowing Moses Lake Industriesto buildon unplatted propertywas read bytitleonly.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the project.
Jon Erienmeyer,Moses Lake Industries,mentioned that the site is 80 acres located on the former
Larsen Air Force Base and there is on-site water and sewer facilities.In order to safe time and
effort in the future,Moses Lake Industries will plat the site as required.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane movedthat the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
COLUMBIA BASIN SKILL CENTER -REQUEST TO WORK OFF HOURS
RichBeason,contractor,requested permissiontoworkonthe ColumbiaBasin Skill Centerandbus
facility locatedat900 E.Yonezawa Boulevard between the hoursof4 a.m. and7 a.m. on June 11,
18,25,and July 9.The work includes pouring concrete,cutting the water main, and installing an
in-line water valve.The closest residential home is approximately 500 feet away.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
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//£(s BERNHARDT PRELIMINARY PLAT -EXTENSION
Columbia Northwest Engineering requested a one year extension of the approval of the Bernhardt
Preliminary Plat.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that the requirements to obtain an
extension of the preliminary plat approval.
Gilbert Bailey,representing the project,stated that the developer has made a good faith effort to
complete the project but the economic climate has put the project on hold.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/ftpfa LONGVIEW TRACTS SEWER MAIN PROJECT -UPDATE
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,reported on the 32 properties that have yet
to connect to the Longview Tracts Sewer Main.Some of the 16 property owners of those 32
properties have stated they are financially unable to connect to the sewer system.Six of the
property owners met with staff and explained their situations.He mentioned that if the property
owners do not connect,the nextstep is for staffto begin enforcement procedures,unless otherwise
directed by the Council.
AMBULANCE REPORT
The cash report on the ambulance operations for the month of May was provided.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The May building activity report was provided.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $465,345.89 in sales tax and $36,755.64 in transient rental income in May.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.and the Council met in a 30 minute executive
session with the City Attorney to discuss litigation.The executive session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
and the regular session was reconvened.The regular session was adjoumecLet 8:40 p.m.
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