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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 24,2016
Theregular meeting oftheMoses Lake City Council was called toorder at7 p.m.by Mayor Voth in theCouncil
Chambers of the Civic Center,401 S.Balsam,Moses Lake,Washington.
Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrerocalledthe roll.The following were:
Present:Mayor Todd Voth,Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht,and Council members Bill Ecret,Don Myers,Mike
Norman,David Curnel,and Ryann Leonard
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Christopher Smith,Future Business Leaders of America,led the Council in the
flag salute.
SUMMARY REPORTS
CERTIFICATION OF ACHIEVEMENT -FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA ^/j^
A Certificate of Achievement was presented to members of the Future Business Leaders of America who
attendedthe 2015-2016 Washington State Leadership and SkillsConference.
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATION
PARKS DEPARTMENT
Alberto Chavez,Park Maintenance Technician,Jimmy McEachran,Park Maintenance Technician,and
Clayton Pry,Park Foreman,were introduced to Council.
CONCESSIONAIRES CONTRACT
John Williams,City Manager,stated that the City has received arequest from the owners ofTacos Mi Casa
to operate the concession stands in various parks for various programs.He requested permission to sign a
contract with the concessionaires wishing tooperate theCity's concession stands in the various parks.
SpencerGrigg,Parks and Recreation Director,stated thatthe concessionaires weregiven atourofthe Larson
and Lauzier concession stands.The concession stands would mainly be operated on Friday,Saturday,and
Sunday during the tournament season.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign theconcessionaires agreement,
seconded by Mr.Norman,and passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutesofthe May 10 meetingwere presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance
Director asrequired by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims,certified as required by
RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on alisting which has been made available to the Council for approval
and isretained for public inspection atthe Civic Center.Asof May 24,2016 the Council does approve for
payment claims in the amount of$77 4,893.48;prepaid claims in the amounts of$4,821.72 and $134,341.42;
claim checks inthe amount of $1,383,758.58; and payroll inthe amount of $330,347.09.
Accept Work -2016 Stormwater Cleaning Project:Innovative Vacuum Services has completed the 2016 /A?7
Stormwater Cleaning Project.The work should be accepted and the60 day lien period entered into.
Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program -Set Date for Public Hearing:Apublic hearing was set J17 7
forJune 28 to consider the Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program.
Resolution -Accept Improvements -Crossroads North Phase II Maior Plat:A resolution was presented which //A U
accepts the improvements constructed as part ofthe Crossroad North phase II Major Plat.
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Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Curnel,and
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
OLD BUSINESS
//</£ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.62 -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES -2NP PRESENTATION
An ordinancewas presented which amends Chapter3.62,Utility System DevelopmentCharges,by increasing
the rates.
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 ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
/03(f ORDINANCE -AMEND 16.02 -BUILDING PERMITS -2nd PRESENTATION
An ordinance was presentedwhich amends the regulations concerning buildingpermits on 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.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the ordinance adopted,seconded by Mrs.Leonard,and passed
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDNANCE -AMEND 10.12 -PARKING REGULATIONS -1st PRESENTATION
An ordinance was presented which amends the parking regulations by prohibiting parking and unloading on
both sides of Knolls Vista Drive from Stratford Road to Northshore Drive,the north side of Nelson Road from
Division Street to Baker Street,the south side of Nelson Road from Division Street to Skyline Drive, and in
the roundabouts.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12ofthe Moses Lake MunicipalCodeentitled "Parking Regulations"was
read by title only.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,explained the proposed changes
j\Q7 RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -404 DALE
A resolution was presented which provides forthe abatement of nuisances at 404 Dale,owned by Jeremy
Blackwell.
Tina Jewell,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 that Jeremy Blackwell is the ownerof 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.
Action Taken:Mr.Curnel moved that the resolution concerning 404 Dale be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Norman,and passed unanimously.
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//3U RESOLUTION -LEASE/PURCHASE
Aresolution was presented which provides for the reimbursement ofcapital expenditures from the proceeds
of the lease/purchase agreement.
Aresolution authorizing the execution and delivery ofa masterequipment lease/purchase agreement,and
related instrumentsan determining other matters in connection therewith was read bytitle only.
JohnWilliams,City Manager,explained thatthis lease/purchase agreement will provide for the purchase of
various piecesofequipment,including the new fire truck,overa number ofyears rather than all in one year.
ActionTaken: Mrs. Leonard moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded byMrs. Liebrecht, and passed
unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT//S?
BrettBastian,FireChief,stated thatthe City receiveda $74,000 equipment donation from SGLCorporation,
which was part of a settlement between SGL and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.The funds will
be used to purchase hazardous materials rescue equipment.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS -none
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
W.Robert Taylor;Finance Director
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vTodd Voth,Mayor