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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 10,2016
The regularmeetingofthe MosesLakeCity Council was calledtoorderat7 p.m.by Mayor Voth in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center,401 S.Balsam,Moses Lake,Washington.
Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll.The following were:
Present:Mayor ToddVoth,Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht,and Council members Bill Ecret,Don Myers,Mike
Norman,David Curnel,and Ryann Leonard
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:MayorVoth, led the Council in the flag salute.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS -None
SUMMARY REPORTS
CERTIFICATION OF ACHIEVEMENT -CULINARY ARTS
ACertificate ofAchievement waspresentedtomembersofthe 2016Washington State Leadership andSkills
Conference - CulinaryArts.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes ofthe April 26 meetingwere presented forapproval.
Approval ofClaims. Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance
Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims,certified as required by
RCW 42.24.090,havebeenrecorded ona listing which hasbeenmadeavailable tothe Council for approval
and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As of May 10,2016 theCouncil does approve for
payment claims in the amount of $704,979.24;prepaid claims in the amount of $16,478.98;claim checks in
the amountof $566,544.37;and payroll inthe amounts of $4,019.71 and $310,798.10.
Resolution - Set Public Hearing -Vacate Riqht-of-Wav:A resolution was presented which setsa public /Of/
hearingto consider the vacationofa portion of Blanchet Drive.
Accept Work - 2015 Storm Drainage Project:Cutting Edge Earthworks has completed the 2015 Storm //37
Drainage project.Thework should be accepted andthe60day lien period entered into.
Accept Work -2015 Sewer Generator Project:Farmer's Electric,Inc.has completed the 2015 Sewer jOS$~
Generator Project.The work should be accepted andthe60 day lien period entered into./^O^t
2016 Seal Coat Project -Night Work:Central Washington Asphalt requested permission to work between the /q/Q>.^
hours of 10 p.m and 7a.m.in order to work on sections of Pioneer Way,Wheeler Road,and Division Street.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mrs.Leonard,and
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE -STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT -PLANNED ACTION -2nd PRESENTATION IIII*
An ordinance was presented which establishes a Planned Action for the Grant County International Airport
Employment Center pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act.The Planned Action
Ordinance is part of the $400,000 grant awarded by the Washington State Department of Commerce
Advanced Planning Grant Program.
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The ordinance establishing a planned action for the Grant County International Airport (GCIA)Employment
Center,pursuant tothe State Environmental Policy Actwas readby title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Norman moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and passed
unanimously.
lOl'tr ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.05 -WASTEWATER REGULATIONS -2nd PRESENTATION
An ordinance was presented which amends the wastewater regulations by increasing the color limit for
industrial processwater,adding an appeal process,and defining the ownership of flow meters.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.05oftheMosesLakeMunicipal Codeentitled "Wastewater Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
/Of£ORDINANCE -CREATE 2.39 -LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE -2nd PRESENTATION
Anordinance was presentedwhich createsthe Lodging TaxAdvisory CommitteeandrepealsResolution 2065
which originally established the Committee.
The ordinance creating Chapter 2.39 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee and replacing and repealing Resolution 2065 was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Curnel moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and passed
unanimously.
lOfy ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.44 -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION -2nd PRESENTATION
An ordinancewas presented which amends the Parkand RecreationCommission by establishing realistic
function and duties for the Commission.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Park and Recreation
Commission"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ecret,and passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
/Q3(/ORDINANCE -AMEND 16.02 -BUILDING PERMITS -1stPRESENTATION
Anordinancewas presentedwhich amends the regulationsconcerning building permitson unplatted property
by increasing the approval period from 30 days to six months.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.02 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Building Permits"was
read by title only.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the changes.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.62 -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES -1st PRESENTATION
An ordinancewas presented which amends Chapter 3.62,Utility System DevelopmentCharges,by increasing
the rates.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the changes.
//*>^r CONCESSIONS
The Smoothery, a real fruit smoothie concessionaire, requested permission tovend atthe "Rattler Roundup"
Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament on May 21 and 22.The Smoothery was invited to participate by the
tournament organizers.
Steven Ethington,operatorof PapaJohns, stated thatthey were also requested to be atthe tournament but
were unsure of the process but would like permission to vend at this event and future events.
Itwas pointed out that the City no longer operates any of the concession stands.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Smoothery and Papa Johns be granted permission to provide
concessions atthe softball tournamenton May 21and22withthe stipulation thatall requirementsofthe Parks
and Recreation Department are met andthat 15%of the profits are remitted to the City,seconded by Mrs.
Leonard,and passed unanimously.
/A?f DESIGN STANDARDS
Chuck Perry,4204Lakeshore,wasconcerned thatmore strict regulations ondesigns,color,signs,etc.would
discourage businesses from locating in Moses Lake.He did feel that a clean and neatcity isimportant and
suggested using a positiveapproachto cleaningup the vacant lots,etc.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS -none
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
/qZq PLANNING COMMISSION -APPEALS
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,explained thecurrent appeal process and mentioned that
some changes needtobe madeto perhaps involve the Hearing Examiner.He mentioned that there would
be a budgetary component with regard to an expanded role of a Hearing Examiner.
Therewas some discussion bythe Council anditwastheconsensus thatthe staff investigate the possibility
of an expanded role forthe Hearing Examiner.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
litfCj WARMING CENTER
Sheila Chilson,Homeless Task Force Warming Center,reported onthe purpose oftheTask Force and the
warming centerthatoperated in January and February inMoses Lake.
There were some comments from the Council concerning the homeless population andthe services thatare
provided in Grant County.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regularmeetingwas recessed at 8:26 p.m. and the Council met in a 10 minute executivesession with
the City Attorney under RCW 42.30.110(g)todiscuss thequalifications ofan applicantforpublic employment
and to review the performance of a public employee.
The executive session was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. and the regular meetipg was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
ATTEST //,Ttfcid'Voth,Mayo
W.Robert Taylor,Fipance Director