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2017 01 247792 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL January 24,2017 The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at7p.m.by Mayor Voth in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington. Executive SecretarySophiaGuerrerocalledthe roll.The following were: Present:Mayor Todd Voth,Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht,and Council members Don Myers,Ryann Leonard,Bill Ecret,David Curnel, and Mike Norman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Debbie Doran-Martinez,Chamber ofCommerce,led the Council in thepledge of allegiance. MAYOR'S REPORTS -None ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -None CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS -None CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS -None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes:The minutesofthe January 10 meeting were presented for approval. Approval of Claims.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,have been recorded ona listing which has been made available totheCouncil for approval andis retained for public inspection atthe Civic Center.As ofJanuary 24,2017 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $497,385.73;prepaid claims in the amounts of $107,130.50 and $1,847.59;claim checksin the amount of$1,969,792.40;and payroll in the amount of$338,971.84. Ordinance -Amend 13.03 -Stormwater Utility andProvisions for Rate Structure:An ordinance waspresented /07& which removes the fees and references them to the approved fee schedule. Action Taken: Council member Norman moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded byCouncil member Curnel,and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE -AMEND 1.20 -CIVIL CODE ENFORCEMENT f/Uci Anordinancewas presentedwhich establishes a graduated civil violation schedule for repeat propertyowners under the public nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager, mentioned that there was considerable discussion bythe Council at the last meetingconcerningthe proposed changes butno direction was given to staff so no changes have been made to the draft ordinance. He requested directionfromthe Council on proposed changes to the ordinance. There was considerable discussion aboutthe process and fees and itwas the consensus of the Council that any decisions be delayed untilthe CityAttorney is available to discuss an alternative process. ORDINANCE -REPEAL 2.46 -TOURISM COMMISSION /Of* An ordinance was presented which repeals Chapter 2.46, Tourism Commission. ~yrt //crt> 7793 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 24,2017 The ordinance repealing Chapter2.46 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Tourism Commission"was read by title only. John Williams,City Manager,stated that with the changes within the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission,the Tourism Commission has become redundant and should be eliminated. Action Taken:Council member Leonard moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Council member Ecret,and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -COLVILLE FUELS,LLC John Williams,City Manager,stated that the Municipal Services Agreement with the COLVILLE Fuels,LLC has been finalized after much work by City staff. Gilbert Alvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector/Deputy City Manager,stated that the agreementhas been reviewed by both the City Attorney and the attorney for Colville Fuels and is acceptable to both. He reminded the Council that the main concerns have been the perception that people patronizing this business would not pay sales tax,that the City would not benefit from the gas tax or tobacco tax,and property tax would not be collected.He explained that the issues were researched and itwas found that non-tribal members pay the state sales tax but tribal members do not;that the City collects S20.84 per capita from the gas tax, no matter how much fuel is sold in the state;and that the state keeps all of the tobacco tax;and since property tax is not collected by the county,the Colville Fuels has agreed to pay about $23,000 a year to the City to offset the loss of property tax. Council member Leonard stated that she was concerned about no time line to mitigate any traffic and circulation impacts by the development on city streets,the lack of definition of criminal enforcement on the part of the full time commissioned security officer from the Tribe, and the lack of financial information in the document. Action Taken:Council member moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded byCouncil member Norman, and passed with Council member Leonard opposed. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS SNOW REMOVAL John Williams,City Manager,stated that City staff have done a great jobon the snow removal thisyear and pointed out that major street repairs will have to wait until spring. Shawn O'Brien,City Engineer, mentioned that the Street Division will be fixing the worst potholes starting this week. Council MemberLeonard requested thatthesnow removal policy bediscussed by Council in the near future. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS-None EXECUTIVE SESSION -None ADJOURNMENT:The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m ATTEST /7 Todd Voth,Ivlayor