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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 11,2017
The regularmeetingofthe Moses Lake City Council was calledtoorderat 7p.m.byMayor Voth inthe Council
Chambers of the Civic Center,401 S.Balsam,Moses Lake,Washington.
Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll.The following were:
Present:Mayor Todd Voth,Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht,and Council members Don Myers,Bill
Ecret, David Curnel, Ryann Leonard,and Mike Norman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Shannon Hintz,Moses Lake BusinessAssociation,led theCouncil inthe pledge
of allegiance.
MAYOR'S REPORTS -None
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS -None
TREE REPLACEMENT
John Williams City Manager, remindedthe Council ofthe rejection ofthe bid forthe 2017 tree replacement
project and requesteddirection onhowthestaffshouldproceedwith theaddressingthedead and overgrown
trees in the downtown paver area.
Shawn O'Brien,Asst.Municipal Services Director/City Engineer,stated inthe downtown business area there
are 240 trees whichincludes 34 ofthe original honey locust. Of those 34 trees,26 have overgrownthe grate
opening which is cutting into the trunks;16ofthose are causingdamageor have died and been removed.
There was some discussion and itwas the consensus of the Council that the dead and problematic trees be
removed andthe City research alternatives to replacing thetrees. Staffwill provide information onthecosts
of doing the work with City crews vs an outside company.
K-9 GRANT REQUEST
John Williams,City Manager,stated thatthe Police Department has the opportunity to apply for a K-9 grant
program and requested direction from the Council onwhetheror notto pursue the grant.
Kevin Fuhr,Police Chief,stated thatthe first dog would be a tracking dogandcurrentstaffwould be trained
as a K-9 handler.
There was some discussion and itwas the consensus of the Council to proceed with applying for the grant.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS
MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Shannon Hintz,Moses LakeBusiness Association,gave some background information onthe association
and stated that contrary to rumor,the Association is going strongand is currently looking fora newdirector.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes: The minutes of the March 28 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance
Director as required byRCW 42.24.080,andthose expense reimbursement claims,certified as required by
RCW42.24.090, have been recorded ona listing which has been made availabletothe Council forapproval
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and is retained forpublicinspectionat the Civic Center. As of April 11,2017 the Council does approve for
payment claims in theamountof$401,963.06;prepaid claims in theamountsof$35,249.48 and$401,963.06;
claim checks in the amount of $964,286.37;and payroll in the amounts of $331,889.33 and $3,965.94.
(07^Ordinance -Amend 13.12 -Water.Sewer,and Stromwater Rates:An ordinance was presented which
removes the fees and references them to the approved fee schedule.
I/A (,Barrington Point 3A Preliminarv Plat and Findings of Fact:The Barrington Point 3A Preliminary Major Plat and
Findings ofFactweresubmitted forapproval.Thisisa 28lotplaton6.52acres located westofPaxson Drive,east
of Crestview Drive,south of Park Orchard Elementary School, and about 2,100'south of ValleyRoad. The site
iszoned R-1,Single Family Residential,whichcorresponds with the underlying Comprehensive Plan LandUse
Designation ofResidential.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe preliminary platbe approved with
conditions.
Action Taken:Council member Leonard moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded byCouncil
member Norman,and passed unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION -PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS
A resolution was presented which establishes delegated authority forcertaintypes ofcontracts, emergency
purchases,grant applications,and establishes reporting requirements.
The resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City ofMoses Lakeestablishing delegated authority forcertaintypes
ofcontracts, emergency purchases,grant applications,and establishing reporting requirements was read by
title only.
John Williams,CityManager, explained that this isa policy that establishes whichdocuments can be signed
under the City Manager's authority,those delegated to department heads, and those to be approved by
Council. He pointed out that this deals mainlywith purchases.
Action Taken:Council member Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Council member
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE -TERMINATE FRANCHISE
Anordinance was presented whichterminates the franchise granted to KenWiser fora privateirrigation main
underTruman Drive. With the development of the area by Hayden Homes,the irrigation main is no longer
needed.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,gave the background on the
irrigation main and franchise.
/0£7 ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.12 -PARKING REGULATIONS
Anordinancewas presentedwhichamends Chapter 10,12,Parking Regulations, byrestrictingparkingon both
side of Lakeland Drive from East Oasis Circle to Nelson Road.
Shawn O'Brien, Asst. MunicipalServices Director/City Engineer,explained the reason for restricting parking
on Lakeland Drive and converting itto three lanes.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS -2118 SPRUCE
A resolution was presented which affirms the Council's prior authorization to staff to collect the funds
expended for the nuisance abatement at 2118 Spruce.
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The resolution establishing the billing to be imposed against Lorance Pence,as the owner of certain real
property uponwhichthe Citycaused abatement ofa nuisanceto be performedaftera failure ofthe property
owner to abate the same was read by title only.
Action Taken:Council member Leonard moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Council member
Norman, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NOTICE OF INTENT TO ASSUME TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT //^</
A resolution was presentedwhichsets a public hearing toadoptan ordinance to authorize the City toassume
the rights,powers,functions,and obligations ofthe Transportation Benefit District.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establishing a hearing dateto
consider anordinance to authorize the City ofassume therights,powers,functions,andobligations ofthe City
of Moses Lake Transportation Benefit District was read by titleonly.
John Williams,City Manager,reminded the Council of the procedures necessary before the Council can
conduct certain business of the Transportation Benefit District during the regular Council meetings. He
explained that theTransportation Benefit District isstill a separate entity with aspecific accounting system but
would be includedinthe City's regular auditinstead of requiring a separate audit.
ActionTaken:Council memberLiebrechtmoved thatthe resolution beadopted,seconded byCouncil member
Myers, and passed unanimously.
STREET RECONSTRUCTION FUNDING /£>/^
John Williams,City Manager,stated that the Board oftheTransportation Benefit District allocated funds to
the Kittleson Road project and staff was requested to report to Council how to fund the remaining costofthe
project.He explained how the funding would work and that itwould not require an interfund loan or repayment
to the Transportation Benefit District.
BobTaylor,Finance Director,explained wherethe funds could come from.
There was some discussion by Council.
Action Taken:Council member Leonard movedthat funds be reallocated to improve Kittleson Roadand
accept the funding from the Transportation Benefit District,seconded by Council member Norman,and
passed unanimously.
SAND DUNES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT -HEADWORKS IMPROVEMENTS /^Qjl
The City received four bids for the Sand Dunes Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements
Project.This project will expand the capacity ofthe headworks,replace the deteriorated shelter and controls,
provide a redundant channel and screen,improve flow control,and include improvements to address
hydrogen sulfide and odor issues.
There wassome discussion bythe Council since the bids came in higher than the engineer's estimate.
Action Taken:Council member Leonard moved thatthe bid be awarded Culbert Construction inthe amount
of $1,142,412.18,seconded byCouncil member Curnel,and passed unanimously.
TEN PIN BREWERY -WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT /OS'y
After monitoring the waste discharge from the Ten Pin Brewery for thepast year,it has been determined that
a waste discharge permit is necessary as several ofthe characteristics of their flow do not meet the City's
discharge limits.Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the Waste Discharge Permit.
There was some discussion.
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Action Taken:Council member Norman moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Industrial
Waste Discharge Permit No. 22 for the Ten Pin Brewery,seconded by Council member Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
//^(jp THE GREENS -PLAT EXTENSION
The new owners of The Greens have requested a one year extension of the preliminary plat approval for
Phase 2 of the project.
Council member Norman declared a conflict of interest and left the dias.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy CityManager,gave the background ofthe project.
Craig Schultz,Northlake Capital Development,new owner of The Greens stated that they are attempting to
develop the area with an eye to the existing market.The units will be rentals because that is what the market
is looking for at the present time.
There was some discussion by the Council on the development of the area.
Action Taken:Council member Leonard moved that the request be granted,seconded by Council member
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AWC LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES COMMITTEE
John Williams,City Manager,reported on his testimony before the legislature and his meetings with the
legislators on bills affecting cities.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Kevin Fuhr,Police Chief,stated that they have been testing different body cameras and have now decided
which one will work best for the police officer and are in the process of purchasing the cameras with a grant
that was previously awarded to the City.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS -None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.and the Council met in a 30 minute executive session with
the City Attorney under RCW 42.30.110(C)to consider the sale of real estate and RCW 42.30.110(G)to
review the performance of a public employees.No action to follow.
At 8:55 the Council extended the executive session for an additional 10 minutes.
The executive session was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT:The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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