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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 8,2014
Council Present:Dick Deane,Bill Ecret, Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Todd Voth,Jon Lane, and David Curnel
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Deane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Deane led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the March 25 meeting were presented for approval.
Mr.Ecret stated that the motion in the minutes relating to the vacation rentals was actually to allow Vision /D$3
2020 to recommend a stakeholder group to the Council for approval, not for the Council to authorize a
stakeholder group to investigate the vacation rental issue. Itwas his understanding that Vision 2020 was
going to recommend for approval by the Council a stakeholder group.
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, certifiedas required by
RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made availableto the Council forapproval
and is retained for publicinspection at the CivicCenter. As of April 8, 2014 the Council does approve for
payment claims inthe amount of $332,840.97;prepaid claims inthe amount of $52,516.07; claim checks in
the amount of $496,716.79;and payroll inthe amounts of $163.16,$4,096.07,and $320,560.80.
Mr.Voth questioned the payment to Don Nutt for paintings and cards and the professional services from Lee
Craiglow.
Mr.Gavinski stated that Mr.Nutt is an exhibitor at the museum and art center.People bought his paintings
and the City is sending him the funds minus the City's commission.He mentioned that Mr.Craiglow is a
contract employee for building inspections.
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the changes to the minutes be accepted and the Consent Agenda be
approved,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
LOWER PENINSULA PARK
The Cityreceived fivebids for the LowerPeninsula Park Project.The projectincludes grading,installing an
irrigation system,placingtopsoil, and seeding approximately 6.4 acres near the lake and boat launch.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid be awarded to Central Washington Excavation inthe amount of
$171,524,seconded by Dr. Curnel, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -2014 ZONE CHANGES - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which brings the zoning into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.The
City's Comprehensive Planandthe Washington State Growth Management Act requirethatthe City's official
Zoning Map be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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The ordinance amending the official zoning map was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr. Avila moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
//V6>ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.62 -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the utilitysystem development charges.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
//S3 ORDINANCE -AMEND 8.08 -GARBAGE RATES -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes a discount for certain low income senior citizens.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Garbage Collection"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr. Ecret moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,
and passed unanimously.
/Off-ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the garbage rates.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
//&£ORDINANCE -AMEND 8.14 -NUISANCES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which reflects the current manner of weed enforcement inthe Cityas itrelates
to how different properties are treated.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Nuisances"was read by
title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,mentioned that the language has been amended to replace "building"with
"residential dwelling".
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,
and passed unanimously.
jO j0-ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.12 -WATER.SEWER.AND STORMWATER RATES -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the water,sewer,and stormwater rates by the increase in the
CPI.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water,Sewer,and f^\
Stormwater Rates"was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Voth,
and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUEST FOR CITY UTILITIES -NAKONECHNYY
Aleksey Nakonechnyy requested permission toconnect9138Space Streettothe City's sewersystemwithout
annexing the property into the City.It would be impractical for the property tobe annexed atthis time since
there are only four lots inthe area that have extra territorial utility extension agreements.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that itbe found to be impracticalto annex the property intothe City and that
the request for City service be granted with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be
required,seconded by Dr. Curnel, and passed unanimously.
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE -EVENT SUPPORT
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committeerecommended financial supportfor Columbia Basin Allied Arts in the
amount of $3,200,Moses LakeSpring Festival in the amount of$2,500, and the Moses LakeClassic Car
Show in the amount of $800.
There was some discussion and itwas pointed out that this new process requires Councilapproval ofthe use
of the lodging tax funds,most of which are allocated to the City's projects.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the recommendation from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee be
approved,seconded by Mr. Voth,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REIMBURSEMENTS 2014
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the increase in the water,sewer,storm water,and
street reimbursements.These amounts are increased each year by the January to January CPI.
AMBULANCE REPORT
The cash report onthe ambulance operations for the month ofMarch was provided./X5*^
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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ATTEST /j Dick Deane,Mayor
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