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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 26,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,and David Curnel,Jon Lane,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Angela Mabe led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sergeant Jeff Sursely was presented to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the November 12 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
i j of November 26,2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of$854,381.28;
^"^prepaid claims in the amounts of $18,680.02 and $41,472.55;claim checks in the amount of
$3,245,369.61;and payroll in the amounts of $318,727.93 and $8,996.79.
Resolution -Quit Claim Deed -PIA.LLC:A resolution was presented which accepts a quit claim /O L/0
deed from PIA, LLC for property adjacent to the Larson Sewer Treatment Plant.
Resolution -AcceptGrant/Donations -Heron Bluff Trail:A resolution was presented which accepts //0^>
a $25,000 grant from the Columbia Basin Foundation, a $3,000 donation from Columbia Colstor,
and a $1,000 donation from the Trails and Planning Team to help fund the Heron Bluff Trail.
Resolution -Accept Grant-Heron Bluff Trail:A resolution was presented which acceptsa$125,802 J/Oz>
grant from the Washington State Transportation Alternatives program to constructthe Heron Bluff
Trail.
Pelican Way 1Final Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:Hayden Homes submitted a final plat for a f&Lp
20-lot residential plat on 5.58 acres east of Wapato Drive.The site is zoned R-1,Single Family
Residential,which corresponds with the underlying Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of
Low Density Residential.The plat has been reduced by one lot since the preliminary plat was
approved and there have been some other adjustments to the lotlines.The Planning Commission
recommended that the final plat be approved with conditions.Council's approval of this decision
incorporates and adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decision of the Planning Commission.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments -Public Hearing:The public hearing scheduled toconsider the /Dtfs
i )2013 updates to the Comprehensive Planwas rescheduled for the December 10 meeting.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/OS'P'ORDINANCE -SONICO ANNEXATION -2nd READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which annexes approximately 61.5 acres located adjacent to Patton
Boulevard northof 22nd Avenue and south of Randolph Road.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Sonico Annexation to the City of Moses
Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake
was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
IIL>(s LONGVIEW TRACTS -SEWER SYSTEM -HASH f^)
Ken Hash,owner of 9848 Highland,requested time before the Council to discuss the sewer hook
up fees for his property in Longview Tracts.He provided information on the costs to connect the
propertyto the city's sewer service and requested that the fees be waived.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that inorderto waive the fees,the ordinance would have
to be amended and itwould apply to all properties,not just the lot belonging to Mr.Hash.
No action was taken by the Council.
I05e/PACK'S TAXI AND DELIVERY SERVICE -HOME OCCUPATION
Nathan Pack,owner of Pack's Delivery,requested a change in the City's regulations to allow for
more than one vehicle used for a taxi service to be parked at the residence.He mentioned that
they now have an office at 124 E. Third but at times there are stilltwo cars used in the business
at the residence.
There was some discussion on the operation of the business in a residential area and Mr.Pack
was requested to work with staff on possible solutions since Council was not in favor of amending
the ordinance on home occupations.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
JO/O ORDINANCE -2014 BUDGET -2nd READING f*)
An ordinance was presented which establishes the budget for 2014.
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The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the yearof 2014
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION
A resolution was presented which accepts the donation of $1,500 from WELfund.The funds will
be used to purchasea tactical vest for the Police Department's Tactical Response Team.
The resolution accepting a donation tothe MosesLake Police Department was read bytitle only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Avilamoved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -INTER-FUND LOAN /O/O'^
A resolution was presentedwhich provides for a $100,000 inter-fund loan from the Water/Sewer
Fund to the Ambulance Fund.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loanto the Ambulance Fund498 from the Water/Sewer
Fund 410 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HANSEN
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Mick Hansen requested permission to build a 12,000 square foot commercial shop building on
unplatted property,described as Tax #9205,located south of I-90and across from the Moses Lake
Country Club.There is private water and sewer available on the site.
The resolution allowing Michael B.Hansen to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the closest water and sewer is
north of I-90.Because the area surrounding Mr.Hansen's property is owned by either the state
or federal governments and development requiring water and sewer is unlikely,the City has no
plans to extend water and sewer service to the area. He pointed out that connection to city sewer
is not required ifthe property is more than 200'from a sewer main,which is the situation with this
property. Citywater service is not required ifthe property has water from a system approved by
the Department of Health.
There was some discussion bythe Councilconcerning development inthis area and itwas pointed
out that none of the propertybeyond Mr.Hansen's is even inthe Urban Growth Area so the City
is not anticipating in growth in that area.
\^J Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
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ll?7 RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -537 MONARCH -MARTINEZ
A resolution was presented which authorizes staff to collect the funds expended for the nuisance
abatement at 537 Monarch.The property is owned by Andres and Karlene Martinez, Jr.
The resolution establishing the billingto be imposed against Andres and Karlene Martinez, Jr.,as
the owners of certain real property upon which the City caused abatement of a nuisance to be
performed after a failure of the property owners to abate the same was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
1197 RESOLUTION - NUISANCEABATEMENT COSTS -1421 FERN -MEDEL
A resolution was presented which authorizes staffto collect the funds expended for the nuisance
abatement at 1421 Fern.The property is owned by Ray L.Medel.
The resolution establishing the billingto be imposed against Ray L. Medel,as the ownerofcertain
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.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
A?3A GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -CONTRACT
The Grant County Economic Development Council provided information on their five year strategic
plan to increase employment by 475 direct high wage jobs and requested the City consider an
investment of $40,000 per year for the next five years.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointedoutthatthe City contributestothe EDC and shouldthe
Council grantthe request tocommit $40,000 a year for fiveyears,the amount is still reviewedevery
year and can be adjusted.
Jonathan Smith, Grant County EDC,stated that they have established a five year plan for new
investment, new jobs, and the expansion of existing businesses and industries.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the CityManagerbe authorizedto sign the pledge form inthe
amount of $40,000,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT -APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ecret stated that the Grant County Health District requested the appointment of a
representative from the City Council toserve ontheir Board of Directors forthe 2014yearand he
requested Council confirmation ofthe re-appointment of Dr.Curnel to the Board.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved the re-appointment of Dr.Curnel to the Board ofthe Grant County
Health Districtbe confirmed,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to
discuss labor relations. The executive session was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. and the regular meeting
was reconvened.
WAGE INCREASES FOR 2014
The City Manager explained that the firefighters who are IAFF members will receive a 2.5%
increase in wages for2014 and the Moses Lake PoliceOfficer's Guild members will receive a 2%
increase in wages pursuant to currentlaboragreements. He recommended that the Moses Lake
Professional and Clerical Association members and exempt,non-represented staff receive a 2%
increase in wages.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the members of the Moses Lake Professional and Clerical
Association and exempt,non-represented staff, including the City Manager,be granted a 2%
increase in wages for 2014,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST //Bill Ecret,Mayor
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