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2013 07 09^J u ^u 7398 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL July 9,2013 Council Present:Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Jon Lane,and Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,and Brent Reese Absent:Jason Avila The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Ecret. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Ecret led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutes of the June 25 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 Civic Center.As of July 9,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $842,504.23;prepaid claims in the amounts of $42,153.46,$44,284.00,and $2,939.12;claim checks in the amount of $1,421,389.90;and payroll in the amounts of $362,376,64,$4,582.34,and $369,246.42. Accept work -Tree Replacement Project -2013:Matia Contractors,Inc.has completed work for /O/^ the 2013 Tree Replacement Project.The work should be accepted and the 60-day lien period entered into. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Ecret requested confirmation ofthe appointmentof Laura Suesserman from ComfortSuites *" to the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission. Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the appointment be confirmed,seconded by Dr.Curnel, passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING A resolution was presented which adopts the amended Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The resolution to amend Resolution 2695Transportation Improvement Program for2014-2019 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. //?7 7399 CITY COUNCILMEETING July 9, 2013 Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. //Sck REQUESTTO USE CITY PROPERTY -TSUNAMI SUSHI Dwane Lind,Tsunami Sushi,requested permission to close Third Avenue between Division and Ash on July 19,2013 from 7 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.to accommodate their annual Elvis night for the entertainment of their patrons. Mr. Lind stated that the performance will be the same as the previous years. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. /OSP ANNEXATION -CARLILE DEVELOPMENT Carlile Development submitted a Notice of Intent to Annex and a Petition for Annexation for 26.23 acres of property designated as Tax #7351 and located west of Randolph Road,north of Graham Road NE,and south of Tyndall Road NE. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that this property is adjacent to the City's limits and the s~\ ownerrequires waterservice and is willing to annex the property.He suggested thatto expedite '' the annexation the Notice be receipted and accepted and the Petition be accepted. Shane Carlile,stated thatthe intent is to constructwarehouses and develop a small industrial park. There is an existing warehouse that was permitted under the county regulations but water is needed to supply the required restroom facilities and in order to receive city services,the property will have to be annexed. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Notice be receipted and accepted and the Petition be accepted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously. Il&$~DOG PARK The Friends of the Moses Lake Dog Park discussed the issue of a dog park with the Parks and Recreation Commission which recommended that the City Council support the concept of a dog park on city-owned property on Central Drive. Greg Becken,Friends ofthe Moses Lake Dog Park,stated that due to the concerns of the Council about the original site,the location of the dog park is being proposed at the intersection of Paxson and Murphey.This is a 10 acre parcel owned by the City but only 2 acres would be needed for the dog park to start with. He gave a presentation on the layout,amenities and time line for completion.He mentioned that they are requested the endorsement ofthe Council for the use of this property for a dog park. There was some discussion by the Council on access and infrastructure improvements. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the concept of the dog park and location be approved, seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously. n n u ^J u 7400 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 9,2013 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION - ACCEPT DONATION -COLUMBIA BASIN WALLEYE CLUB /09& A resolution was presented whichaccepts $2,500 from the Columbia Basin Walleye Club.The funds areto be used for the purchaseofthree vinyl benches, signage, and landscaping to beautify the shoreline area by the Blue Heron park fishing pier The resolution acceptingacash donation of$2,500 from Gary Main ofthe Columbia BasinWalleye Club was read by title only. Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CRAB CREEK HOMESTEAD //jfr /j A resolution was presented whichallowsCrabCreek Homestead to build onunplatted property with the stipulation that the property be platted within one year. The resolution allowing CrabCreek Homestead,LLC to build on unplatted property was read by title only. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,explained that the property is located behind Walmart adjacent to the lake and access would be provided through an easement through the Walmart property. Rick Penhallurick,representing Crab Creek Homestead,stated that they would prefer not to be required to plat since city services do not need to be extended beyond the Walmart property. There are agreements in place to access the existing fire hydrants and other utilitiesif needed in the future.The plan is to use solar energy for power purposes. There was considerable discussion by the Council. Katherine Kenison,City Attorney,pointed out thatthe Council has the authority to grant permission to buildon unplatted property without restriction orto require that the property be platted within one year but if the permission is granted to buildon unplatted property without the requirement to plat, the property owner is not restricted to the use originally proposed but can develop any use allowed in the zone.She also pointed out that the permission to build on unplatted property would runwith the land and platting could not be required in the future no matter what is proposed to be builton the property. Staff was requested to bring back an amendment to the ordinance that would give Council the authority to place limitations on the building on unplatted property. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution betabled,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None 7401 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July9, 2013 OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION j/(j>(*REQUEST FOR CITY SERVICES -STEINMETZ Lonnie Steinmetz requested permission to connect his property at 2760 Westshore to the City's water and sewer system.The lot is within one half mile of the City limits but the Council may wish to determine that it is impractical for the property owner to annex because of the intervening properties that are not within the City's limits. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required since it is impractical to annex the property at this time, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS /O/O 2014 BUDGET ISSUES Jody Truman explained that she is aware ofthe budget issues of the City and that the closure of the museum and the ice rink have only been mentioned as possibilities but wanted the Council to be aware of the impact such closures would have on the citizens.She mentioned that there are about 85 families who participate in hockey and sothe closure ofthe ice rink would affect between 300 and 500 people.Also the closure of the museum and art center would be detrimental to children as it offers many different types of activities not otherwise available.She stated that she wished the Council to be aware of the concerns ofthe citizens during budget considerations.•"N Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,mentioned that he had provided the Council with a list of potential ways to deal with the budget issues in the next two years.He stated that the City should be fine through 2013 butthat 2014 may require some reduction inservices and prfcgrams. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /£>79 CENSUS The population estimates from the Office of FinancialManagement were provided and showedthat the City's official population for 2013 is 21,250. \09Lp well city program Information was provided from the Association of Washington Cities on the Well City Awards program and itwas pointed out that the City received a Well City Award for 2013. /.3J AMBULANCE REPORT The cash report on the ambulance operations for the month of June was provided. ?C&Q'/)BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT f"^ The June building activity report was provided. n w w ^ 7402 CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2013 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT The second quarter financial report has been posted on the City's website. GAMBLING TAX The City received $84,058.73 from gambling tax for the second quarter. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME The City received $437,909.92 in sales tax and $38,830.04 in transient rental income in June. TREE INVENTORY m Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,provided a newspaper article concerning the Cityof Spokane's inventory oftheir existing trees.The reason forthe inventory was to determine whether additional trees would be beneficial to their storm water program and also placed a value on the trees on city property. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST RobertTaylor/Finance Director