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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 14,2014
Council Present:Dick Deane,BillEcret,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Jon Lane,ToddVoth,and David Curnel
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Deane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Voth led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the September 9 and 23 meetings were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance
Director as required by RCW42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims, certifiedas required by
RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the Council forapproval
and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As of October 14,2014 the Council does approve
for payment claims in the amount of $1,381,521.10;prepaid claims in the amounts of $10,569.41 and
17,600.31;claim checks in the amount of $1,202,788.22;and payroll in the amounts of $321,762.24,
$324,639.77,and $3,959.46.
Sonico Preliminary Major Plat and Findings ofFact:William Perdue ofSonico has submitted an application //£fa
to plat6.23 acres intotwo lots.The site islocated south of Randolph Road and westof Patton Blvd. The area
is zoned Heavy Industrial,which corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of
Industrial.The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary platbe approved with conditions.
The Council's approvalof this decision incorporates and adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decisionofthe
Planning Commission.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the 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
ORDINANCES -TAXATION -1st READINGS/PUBLIC HEARING
/o/o-SOrdinanceswerepresentedwhichfixtheestimatedamounttobereceivedbytheCityfrompropertytaxesand
sets the tax levy rate.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
Theordinance fixing theamount tobe received for municipal purposes from taxations onassessed valuations
on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2014was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained theprocess ofsetting theamounts tobe received from property
taxes.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the firstreading of theordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipalpurposes fromtaxations on assessed
valuationson property within the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington for 2014 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.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Laura Lutz provided some information on regulations that other cities have enacted to allow the keeping of
chickens.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the information was previously providedto
Council concerning the keeping of chickens andthatthe keeping ofchickens isa policy decision,nota land
use decision.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the keeping of chickens in the City and additional
information was requested.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
//</£ORDINANCE -SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM -2nd READING
An ordinancewas presented whichrepeals the existing Shoreline Master Program and adopts the updatedShorelineMasterProgram./*~^
The ordinance repealing the existing Shoreline Management Master Plan and adopting a new Shoreline
Master Program was read by title only.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,gave some background and history on the Shoreline
Master Program and explained the process remainingbefore the new programwould take effect.
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila,
and passed unanimously.
//J6-/I RESOLUTION -CHECKS
A resolution was presented which names those employees authorized to sign checks on behalf of the City.
The resolution naming those employees authorized to sign checks on behalf of the City of Moses Lake was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -GREAT WASHINGTON SHAKEOUT
A resolution was presented which supports the City's participation in the GreatWashington Shakeout "Drop
Cover and Hold On"earthquake drill on October 16 at 10:16 a.m.
The resolution ofintent toparticipate in the Great Washington Shakeout and Work Toward Becoming aSafer ^^
Community was read by title only.f\
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS
A resolution was presented which affirms the Council's prior authorization to staff to collect the funds
expended for the nuisance abatements at 24Q4 Lakeside,owned by Vona Gibson.
The resolution establishing thebillingto beimposed againstVona Gibson asthe ownerof certain real property
upon which the City caused abatement ofa nuisance to be performed after a failure of the property ownerto
abate the same was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -8616 JEAN -CULLINAN //97
A resolution was presented which provides for the abatement of nuisances at 8616 Jean,owned by Dick
Cullinan.
The resolution determining that Dick Cullinan is the owner of certain real property within the City;that a
nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted by the City exists on such property; and
directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title only.
Rick Rodriguez,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning the nuisance
violations.
There was no other testimony.The hearing was closed.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
FIREMEN'S BREAKFAST
Matthew Borschowa,Firefighter,explained that the annual Firefighter'sBreakfast, which was a jointeffortof
the firefighters and the LionsClub,was heldon Saturday, October 11,and was attended byover 400 people
includingseveral Council members.The funds raised will go towards OperationWarm which provides coats
for children.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AMBULANCE REPORT
The cash report on the ambulance operations for the month of September was provided.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
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/J3t?QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The third quarter financial report has been posted on the City's website.
/C>03 INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $18,681.39 in investment income for August 2014.
//5cf/)GAMBLING TAX
The City received $69,370.69 from gambling tax for the third quarter.
J/5 SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Cp The City received $510,845.79 in sales tax and $67,348.68 in transient rental income in September.
BUDGET -GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DECISION -REC
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that in the past three weeks the City has been informed that
the State Board of Tax Appeals has confirmed the decision of the Grant County Board of Equalization and
a tax billwas sentto REC for the unremitted taxes.The Department of Revenue informed the county that the
bill was premature but the county did not rescind the bill.Itis the position of REC that they do not have to pay
the taxes at this time because they are appealing the decision.This means that the City will not be receiving
any additional funds and the City must adjust the budget.
Mr.Gavinski explained the financial situation of the City because of the loss of the revenue from REC and
recommended several ways to cover the loss of funds.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,provided information on the cost to operate the Larson
Recreation Center,which includes the ice rink.
There was some discussion on the impacts of closing the Larson Recreation Center.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session with the City
Attorney to discuss labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m.and the regular meeting
was reconvened.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Larson Recreation Center and skating rink be closed for the 2014-15
season,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the 2014 Holiday Show be cancelled,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and
passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Dick Deane,Mayor
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