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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 28,2015
Council Present:Dick Deane,Bill Ecret,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Todd Voth,and Jon Lane Absent:
Jason Avila
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Deane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Voth led the Council in the flag salute.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
SERVICE AWARDS
A Years of Service pin for 25 years of service withthe Citywas given to Spencer Grigg.AYears of Service
pin for 20yearsofservicewith the City was giventoJay Morice.AYears ofService pin for 10yearsofservice
with the City was given to Alan Barrowman.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the July 14 and July 20 meetings were presented forapproval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance
Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose expense reimbursementclaims,certified as required by
RCW 42.24.090, have been recordedon a listing whichhas been made available tothe Council for approval
and is retained for public inspectionat the Civic Center. As of July 28,2015 the Council does approve for
payment claims in theamountof$434,052.71;prepaid claims in theamountsof$171,997.41 and$4,492.25;
claim checks inthe amount of $1,121,996.64; and payroll inthe amount of $401,783.66.
[)Resolution -Abandon Easement -Port of Moses Lake:A resolution was presented which abandons an /0/3
easement at the request of the Portof Moses Lake for the new Aerotec hanger.
Resolution - Accept Improvements -Carlile Development Major Plat:A resolution was presented which //££?>
accepts the municipal improvementson Randolph Road related tothe Carlile Development Major Plat.
Accept Work -2015 Larson Water Improvement Project:Advanced Excavation,Inc.has completed the //&,&
Larson WaterImprovement Project -2015.The work should beaccepted andthe60-day lien period entered
into.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Voth, and passed
unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION /QO^l
Mayor Deane requested Council confirmation oftheappointment ofDon Schmig tothePlanning Commission.
ActionTaken:Mr.Voth moved thatthe appointment of DonSchmig be confirmed,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mayor Deane requested Council confirmation of the appointment of David Estudillo to the Parks and '^''
Recreation Commission.
K^)Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the appointment ofDavid Estudillo be confirmed,seconded by Dr.
Curnel, and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Deane requested Council confirmation of the re-appointment of Beverly Shuford and Lisa Garmon to
the Tourism Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the re-appointment of Beverly Shuford and Lisa Garmon be confirmed,
seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE -AMEND 16.52 -INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which provides forlocal flexibility withthe requirement of firesprinklers systems
fora Group 4 occupancy.The proposed amendment would assurance thattheCity can still provide adequate
coverage in certain scenarios ifattic fire sprinkler systems are exempt from installation.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Installation and
Maintenance of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
IO$(ORDINANCE -AMEND 17.42 -BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS -2nd READING (~^
An ordinance was presented which requires the proponent of a boundary line adjustment to pay the Grant
County recording fees.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Boundary Line
Adjustments"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.
/Qfiy ORDINANCE -VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY -2nd READING
In 2014 Francis Grant submitted a petition to vacate the right-of-way on Lot 6,Replat of Lots 8 and 10,Block
4,Moses Lake Industrial Park Plat. At the June 23,2015 Council meeting,the property owner's
representative objected to the amount requested as compensation for thevacated area.The Council agreed
that the price established by staff should be changed to reflect the purchase price of the lot.
An ordinance repealing Ordinance No.2718 and vacating a portion of right-of-waywas read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Voth,
and passed unanimously.'
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -404 DALE AND 1126 CASCADE
Resolutions were presented which provide for the abatement of nuisances at 404 Dale,owned by Jeremy
Blackwell, and 1126 Cascade,owned by Jeremiah Strzelczyk and Stephanie Sieloff.
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(J Clair Harden, Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning the nuisance
violations.
There was no other testimony.The hearing was closed.
The resolution determiningthat Jeremy Blackwell is the owner ofcertain real propertywithin the City;that a
nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted bythe City exists on such property;and
directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution concerning 404 Dale be adopted,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
The resolution determiningthat Jeremiah Strzelczykand Stephanie Sieloffare the owners of certain real
property within the City;that a nuisance requiring abatement byCity forces orforces contractedbythe City
exists on such property;and directing the use ofsuch forces toabate the nuisance found was read bytitle
only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution concerning 1126 Cascade be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Voth,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -1208 ALDERWOOD
A resolution was presented which provides forthe abatement of nuisances at 1208Alderwood,owned by
Conrad Zavala.
Rick Rodriguez,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning the nuisance
violations.
There was no other testimony.The hearing was closed.
The resolution determining thatConrad Rodriguez istheowner ofcertain real property within theCity;thata
nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted by the City existsonsuch property;and
directing the use ofsuch forces to abate the nuisance foundwas read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Vothmoved that the resolutionconcerning 1208 Alderwood be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the 2015 Storm Drainage Project.This project includes the
construction ofa stormwater retention pond,a grassy swale,a drywell at five locations and replacementof
eight storm drain manhole castings.Additive 1isincluded in the bid toallow theinstallation ofdrywells at two
locations if bids are favorable.
ActionTaken: Dr.Curnel moved that staff be authorized to callfor bids,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
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SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
The final Shoreline Master Program comments were provided.
Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,gave the background on the draft Shoreline Master Program and
mentioned that staff has drafted a response to the comments received during the Washington State
Department of Ecology notice period for the Shoreline Master Program.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr. Voth moved that the staff responses be accepted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
//fa LEAH MAJOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL -EXTENSION
Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing the Leah MajorPlat,requested an extension of the preliminary
plat approval.
Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,stated that there would be no impacts ifthe request is granted for the
one year extension of the preliminary plat approval.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,gave the background on the plat.
Wayne Morgan, 1400 Nelson Road,owner of the property,stated that he purchased the property about a year
ago and just needs some additional time to complete the plat.
Action Taken:Mr. Voth moved that the request for an extension of the preliminary plat approval be granted,
seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CHICKENS
Laura Lutz,714 S.Barbara,stated that she would like to see chickens allowed inside the City limits and
provided her reasons why.
There was some discussion and staff was requested to research the number of chicken complaints the City
has received.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT -OUT OF TOWN TRANSPORTS
GilbertAlvarado, InterimCityManager,stated thatstaff isnegotiating withAmerican Medical Response(AMR)
to cover out-of-town transports but has not yet received a final draft of the contract.
Mr.Lane requested staff to investigate what the departmentwould look like ifthe ambulance service were to
be contracted out and suggested a cost-of-service study be done.He pointed out that the City has a history
of eliminating a service ifa private entity could do it and that also needs to be investigated.
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(J Mr.Alvarado stated that staff has contacted several firms that would study how the Fire Department works
both operationally and fiscally. He provided information on the out-of-town transports for city and non-city
residents.
GARAGE AND YARD SALE FREQUENCY
Gilbert Alvarado, Interim City Manager,stated that staff has provided to the Council the draft regulations for
control of garage and yard sales.
There was some discussion and itwas suggested that the regulations target the person who has multipleyard
sales rather than yard sales as a whole.
PROJECTS UPDATE
GilbertAlvarado,Interim City Manager, provided an update of the current projects withinthe City.
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
SpencerGrigg,Parksand Recreation Director,providedinformationshowing the numberoftournaments that
were heldatthe Larson Playfield and the PaulLauzierAthleticComplex.Studies show that 316 teams would
bringinabout $2,000,000 to the community as a result of the tournaments.He mentioned that the lightsno
longerwork on 1/3of the fieldsso the Citycould potentially have had more tournaments this year.It would
take between $350,000 and $600,000 to repair all the lights. He also pointed out that the aquatic center is
20 years old and maintenance costs are rising due to the need to upgrade the heaters and mechanical
facilities.
ICERINK
Gilbert Alvarado,Interim City Manager,stated thatstaff is reviewing the possibility of openingthe iceskating '
rink.
Ty Howard,HockeyAssociation,stated thatthey are willing to workwith the City to re-openthe ice skating
rink.He provided some figures on what funds the use of the ice rinkwould bringin.
DebbieTalbot,227Gladys Lane,pointed outthatanothersource ofrevenue ifthe iceskatingrink weretobe
opened would be to charge for public skating.
Elisia Dalluge,211 E.7th Avenue,Apt.18,felt that activities are important for the youth as itwill deterthem
from getting into mischief.
Council directed staff to continue the effort to open the ice skating rink.
BUDGET
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Gilbert Alvarado,Interim CityManager,provided a letterto the GrantCounty Assessor concerningthe error
in the assessed valuation of the City and requesting information on how those omitted industrial and
commercial projects would be included in the next assessment year.Healso provided information on the
amountof new construction that was included and the amountthat should have been included by the county.
He pointed outthatbecausethe county failed to include the newconstruction for Moses Lake,the City was
short about $180,000.That lost revenue probablycannot be made up because itwas not collected by the
county buttheCity isinterested in seeingthe County's system changed sothatthislossof revenue doesnot
happen again.
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/OOS INVESTMENT REPORT
The City received $17,363.02 in investment income for June 2015.
flD^'fi GAMBLING TAX
The Cityreceived $69,049.10 from gambling tax for the second quarter of 2015.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $467,450.30 in sales tax and $41,878.80 in transient rental income in June.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m. and the Council met in a 10 minute executive session with
the CityAttorney to discuss labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.and the regular
meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Dick Deane,Mayor
W.RobertTaylor,Finance Director
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