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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 12,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,and David Curnel Absent:
Jon Lane and Brent Reese
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 October 22 meeting were presented for approval.
Resolution - Accept Easement -ASTA Technologies,Inc.:A resolution was presented which JO/3
accepts an access easement from Asta Technologies,Inc.located at7761 Randolph Road.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Dept.of Ecology:A resolution was presented which acceptsa grant //S7
from the Department of Ecology for stormwater operation and capital budget provisions.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
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 November 12, 2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$2,564,603.21;prepaid claims inthe amounts of $7,630.18 and $84,320.51; claim checks inthe
amount of $1,169,195.40;and payrollin the amounts of $320,240.84 and $4,000.46.
Dr.Curnel questioned the payments to Consolidated Disposal, Grant County Solid Waste,and
Lakeside Disposal.
Staff explained the payments.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the billsand checks be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE -2014 BUDGET -1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which establishes the budget for 2014.
The ordinance adopting the budget forthe City of Moses Lake,Washington forthe year of 2014
was read by title only.
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The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr. Curnel, and passed unanimously.
//(*(fi LONGVIEWTRACTS -SEWER SYSTEM -HASH
Ken Hash, 9848 Highland,mentioned that he has come before the Council previously concerning
his sewer inLongviewTracts and the issue has still not be resolved. He stated that he has recently
put ina new septic system at a cost of over $6,000 on the advice of the City but now the City has
constructed sewer in this area and he is being required to connect at a cost of around $4,000.He
did not feel he should be required to connect to city sewer at this time orthe City should waive the
connection fees.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that many meetings were held with the
residents of Longview Tracts priorto the sewer being constructed and they were informed of the
expectation that the properties would be connected to the sewer main.After the project was
completed,there were 32 properties that did not connect and staff requested direction from the
Council on how to resolve the issue.Becausethe cost of connection is a financial burden on many
of the residents,it was the decision of the Council that the City would finance the connection and
the property owners could pay over a number ofyears.Upon notifying the property owners ofthe f~*\
decision ofthe Council, a number ofthe property owners decided to connect to the sewer system
on their own.He mentioned that there are approximately 22 properties that still need to be
connected.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that inApril 2009 Mr.Hash received a permit from
the Grant County Health District for a septic system repair. At that time City staff informed Mr.
Hash that the timing ofthe installation ofthe sewer main was unknown and Mr.Hash went ahead
with his septic system.In the fall of 2010 the sewer main was included in the budget and public
meetingswere held with the residents of Longview Tracts.The sewer main was installed in 2011.
He pointed out that the permission to install a septic system comes from the Grant County Health
District, not the City.The Health District called it a repair, not a septic system because it is a
substandard lot and instead of the required 80'of drain line,he only had 60'.
There was some discussion on the issue and Mr.Hash stated he would connect to the sewer main
if the City would drop the fees.He was requested by the Council to provided information on the
fees he would like the City to drop.
/0&¥MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY PREVENTION COALITION -MARIJUANA
The Moses Lake Community Prevention Coalition requested time before the Council to discuss
their concerns with regard to the legalization of marijuana and inwhich zones the new marijuana
retail businesses should be located.
Dr.Ryann Leonard,representing the Coalition,gave a presentation on preventing the use of f~*\
marijuana by the youth in the community.
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Leigh Allison,Moses Lake High School Counselor,stated that her job isto help educate students
about the dangers of alcoholand drug use and to help them make healthy choices.She mentioned
that the use of marijuana already has a detrimental affect on students and youth and the
legalization will only make that worse.
Dr.Leonard stated that they wanted the Council to have the information on marijuana so that
informed decisions could be made on where to locate the retail marijuana stores.They would
suggest the retail stores be located near the auto dealerships alongthe south frontage road and
on Wheeler Road.These locations would have the least exposure to the traveling public.She felt
that an additional commercial zone would be the best way to approach the regulating of marijuana
retail stores.
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,explained the City'soptions regarding the marijuana issue and
the locations of the retail stores.He pointed out that the retail outlets are only allowed in the
commercial zones and only in those areas that are over 1,000' from a park, school, and similar
uses.
There was discussion on the what options the Council may have and it was pointed out that to
establish an additional commercial zone will take over a year because it requires an amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan, which only takes place once a year.It was pointed out that any
prohibition or moratorium would probably be met with a lawsuit that the Citywould lose.
ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATION -DONATION
^-^The Chamber of Commerce has been working with Ryan Etheridge,Electrical industry Group of
Washington to facilitate adonation of adual Electrical Vehicle ChargingStation.Electrical Industry
Group has proposed to donate the purchase and installation of a dual Electrical Vehicle Charging
Station, which would be installed at Sinkiuse Square.The only cost will be the ongoing operational
costs of power consumption,which would be covered by the Chamber.
Debbie Doran-Martinez,Executive Director,Chamber of Commerce,stated that the power station
would be located inthe landscaped area of Sinkiuse Square and there would be about a 20'span
to connect tothe two closest parking spaces.She mentioned that SGL isinterested infunding four
additional stations in Moses Lake and they would cover the cost of the power for allthe stations.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the donation of a dual Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
from Electrical Industry Group be accepted and that it be placed at Sinkiuse Square with the
stipulation that the power cost will be covered by the Chamber of Commerce,seconded by Mr.
Avila,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.06 -DEFINITIONS - 2nd READING ADOPTED
An ordinancewas presented whichadopts the definition ofa marijuana retailer inorderto establish
a regulatory scheme to provide for the sale of marijuana within the commercial zoning districts.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.06 of the Moses Lake Municpal Code entitled "Definitions"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
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)QI0~6 ORDINANCES -TAXATION -2nd READING
Ordinances were presented which fix the estimated amount to be received by the City from
property taxes and sets the tax levy rate.
The ordinance fixing the amountto be received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2014 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations
on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2014 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
/<9^qP ORDINANCE -SONICO ANNEXATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which annexes approximately 61.5 acres located adjacent to Patton
Boulevard north of 22nd Avenue and south of Randolph Road.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Sonico Annexation to the Cityof Moses /^\
Lake,Washington,and incorporatingthe same withinthe corporate limitsof the Cityof Moses Lake
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
/0i(p RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION
A resolution was presented which accepts the donation of $800 from Nick Sickels,Mountain View
Polaris, and North Stratford Mini Mart.The funds will be used for improvements to the fence,
drivers stand,dirt and piping at the Moses Lake RC Track.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $500 from Nick Sickels,$200 from Mountain View
Polaris,and $100 from North Stratford Mini Mart was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
Il^j RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -3793 PENINSULA
A resolution was presented which authorizes staff to collect the funds expended for the nuisance
abatement at 3793 Peninsula.The property is owned by Yvonne Parker.
The resolution establishing the billing tobe imposed against Yvonne L.Parker,asthe owner of f~\
certain real property upon which the City caused abatement of a nuisance to be performed after
a failure of the property owner to abate the same was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Avilamoved thatthe resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AIRPORT GRANT
The Washington State Department of Transportation,Aviation Division,has offered a $33,029.60
grant totheCity for professional services for the creation ofbid specifications for an asphalt overlay
onthe existing runway atthe Moses Lake Municipal Airport.If the Council finds the grant offer
acceptable,the Council needsto ratify the City Manager's execution ofthe Airport Aid Grant offer
and Grant Agreement.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that grant be accepted andthe City Manager's execution of
the documents be ratified,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously.
CENTURY LINK -UNDERGROUND UTILITIES -WAIVER
Century Link requested a waiver in order to install a new fiber line on existing Grant County PUD
i j poles located in the alley between Third Avenue and Broadway from Alder Street to the PUD office
^-"^located at Third and Cedar.The cost to install an overhead line is approximately $8,600 and to
place the line underground would be an additional $20,000 and $27,000.
DebraGeist,representing Century Link,stated that they will be installing about 1400'of aerialfiber
on poles already in place inthe alley.The line will only be serving the Grant County PUD at this
time.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the request to waive the requirement to underground the
utilities be granted,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously.
LIFT STATION REPAIR PROJECT -NIGHT WORK
Staff requested approval for POW Constructing to work between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
for one night during eitherthe week of November 11 or November 18.This willallow the contractor
to transition the flows from the Kmart Lift Station to the Omni Lift Station.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the Kmart Lift Station will be removed once
the flow is transferred to the Omni Lift Sation.He pointed out that there are no residences that
would be affected.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
119 7 VACANT LOT -CLEAN UP
Mayor Ecret mentioned that staff researched what other cities did about weed abatement in vacant
lots and it was found that there was not much.He requested staff provide an amendment to the
current ordinance to address weed abatement and trash in vacant lots, mainly in residential areas
and areas adjacent to a residential neighborhood.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
DECEMBER MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reminded the Council that the second meeting in December is
scheduledforthe 24th and he suggested that it be changed to Monday,December30 at 7 p.m.in
order to make any needed budget adjustments.
It was the consensus ofthe Councilto move the second meeting in December to the 30th at 7 p.m.
COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Council/staff Retreat has been tentatively
scheduled for March 7 and 8 at the Atech Building at Big Bend Community College.
fQSO PROJECTS UPDATE
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,provided a current list of land use projects.
//j?9 AMBULANCE REPORT
The cash report on the ambulance operations for the month of October was provided.
J0i0-A BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The October building activity report was provided.
Itf(SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $511,513.84 in sales tax and $68,846.76 intransient rental income inOctober.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
ATTEST //'BtlTEcret,l^ypj>-^'
^W.^TCooert Taylor;Rnance Director
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