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June 25,2013
Council Present:BillEcret,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:Dr.Curnel led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
PROCLAMATION
The proclamationdesignating July as Park and Recreation Month was read in its entirety.//3£
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the June 11 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 publicinspection at the CivicCenter. As
of June 23,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $1,128,245.01;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $51,079.97and $38,383.19;and claim checks in the amountof
$1,153,369.62.
Crossroads5 Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Hayden Homessubmittedathirty-one lot final //^6
plat of 13.8acres abutting SR-17 and north of Nelson Road. The site iszoned R-1,Single Family
Residential,which corresponds withthe Comprehensive Plan LandUse Designation ofResidential.
There have been no significant changes from the preliminary plat. The Planning Commission
recommended thatthe final plat be approved with conditions.Council's approval ofthisdecision
incorporatesand adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decisionof the Planning Commission.
Accept Work -2013 Sewer Main Spot Repair Project:POW Contracting,Inc.has completed the //&£,
work forthe 2013 Sewer Main Spot Repair Project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day
lien period entered into.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.44 -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION -2nd READING /of}
An ordinancewas presented whichreduces the size ofthe Parkand RecreationCommission from
nine members to seven members.
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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.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
/OVfr RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -BUDU RACING
A resolution was presented which accepts $1,000 from BUDU Racing,LLC.The funds are to be
used for recreation programs and facilities.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $1,000 from Rory and Deanna Mullerof BUDU Racing,
LLC was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
/OOb RESOLUTION -AIRPORT GRANT
A resolution was presented which guarantees matching funds if the City receives a grant from the
Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division for the rehabilitation and
maintenance of pavement at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
The resolution to the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division /^"N
guaranteeing grant match money availability was read by title only.'•
There was some discussion on the process and tme frame for completing the work,
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
///7 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT -WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
A resolution was presented which accepts three grants from the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission.The grants will be used to purchase and install flashing lights.
The resolution accepting a grant to the City of Moses Lake from the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission was read by title only.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the lights will be installed for Chief Moses
Middle School,Peninsula Elementary,and Garden Heights Elementary.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
DOG PARK
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The Friends of the Moses Lake Dog Park discussed the issue of a dog parkwiththe Parks and
Recreation Commission which recommended that the City Council support the concept of a dog
park on city-owned property on Central Drive.
Rick Serra, chairman ofthe Friendsofthe Moses Lake DogParkCommittee,stated that dog parks
are a growing trend and the project will benefit the community.
Greg Becken,Friends of the Moses Lake Dog Park,gave a power point presentation on the
proposed dog park and mentioned that once it is established they would continue to work to
maintain and improve it and to establish additional dog parks.
There was some discussion by the Council on location,financing,and maintenance.
Mia Adkinson,930 Hawthorne,stated that she is in favor of the dog park.
Mrs.Liebrecht and Dr.Curnel were in favor of the dog park but not the location since ithas been
proposed for a satellite fire and police station.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the concept of the dog park be approved,seconded by Mr.
t \Avila,and passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
USE OF CITY PROPERTY -MARCHFOURTH MARCHING BAND
The MarchFourth Marching Bandis performing inMcCosh ParkonAugust 3and have volunteered
to camp overnight rather than have the City pay to put them up in a hotel.
Spencer Grigg,Parkand Recreation Director,mentioned thatthe cost ofthe hotelroomforthe 24
member band would run about $2,000 and the offer to camp in the park came from the band.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The Police Departmentrequested the use ofSinkiuse Square andthe closureofThird Avenue from
Beech Street to Ash Street on August 6 from 6 to 9 p.m.in honor of National Night Out,which is x///
an event designed to heighten awareness of crime prevention and to generate community support
and participation in local anti-crime programs.Police employees and volunteers will provide free
hot dogs,hamburgers,and ice cream and live music at Sinkiuse Square.
Dave Ruffin, Police Chief,stated that the eventwas a big success last year and there are additional
I J entities that wish to participate this year.
ActionTaken:Dr.Curnel moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed
unanimously.
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DISABILITY BOARD -APPOINTMENT
Two members of the City Council serve on the Moses Lake LEOFF 1 Disability Board.These are
two year terms and the current terms expire on July 1. Mr.Lane and Dr.Curnel are currently
serving on the Board.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that Mr.Lane and Dr.Curnel be re-appointed to the Moses Lake
LEOFF 1 Disability Board,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
2014 BUDGET ISSUES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the City will be receiving about $1,400,000 less
in property tax receipts because of the ongoing issues with regard to the REC tax assessment and
also be required to return about $1,000,000 in tax rebates to REC because of the settlement
agreements for prior tax years.As a result, the City will have to reduce its budget for 2014 by
about $2,800,000.He mentioned the job positions that may not be filled,the possibility of closing
some recreational facilities to the public,and projects that might need to be delayed.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $16,648.17 in investment income for May.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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