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March 9,2010
Council Present:Jon Lane,Richard Pearce,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Brent Reese,David Curnel,and
Karen Liebrecht
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Pearce led the Council in the pledge ofallegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the February 23,2010 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the
Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims,
certifiedas required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made
availableto the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall.As of March
9,2010 the Council does approve for paymentclaimsinthe amountof$693,275.65;prepaid claims
in the amounts of $23,950.41 and $1,453.75;claim checks in the amount of $698,350.51;and
payroll inthe amounts of $3,385.26 and $32,715.50.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS -None
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
PICKUP
The City received twobids for the 3/4tonextended cab pickup.This pickup will be used bythe
stormwatermaintenancecrew. Takingintoaccountthe sales taxthe citywill receive,the lowbidder
would be Discovery Ford of Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid be awarded to Discovery Ford in the amount of
$25,098,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
CRACK SEAL PROJECT
The City received three bids for the 2010 Crack Seal Project.This project consists of sealing
approximately 300,000'of cracks in the city's streets,bike paths,and parking lots.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecretmoved that the projectbe awardedto Quality Paving,Inc.inthe amount
of $107,622,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -LAKES MOBILE HOME PARK -FRANCHISE - 1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the franchise to Lakes Mobile Home Park,LLC by
reducing the amountof insurance required from $2,000,000 to $1,000,000.
The ordinance amending Ordinance 2529 granting to Lakes Mobile Home Park,LLC the right and
franchise touse andoccupydesignated streets, alleys,andotherpublic placesandwaysofthe City
of Moses Lake,Washington,to construct,maintain,repair,renewandoperateawaterdistribution
system within andthrough certain portions ofthe City ofMosesLake,Washington was read bytitle
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.30 - UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -1st READING
Anordinancewas presented which sets an eight percent (8%)utility and occupational tax rate for
the stormwater management utility.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility _^
Occupational Tax"was read bytitle only.f )
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
JOSO RESOLUTION -BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND VALUATIONS
A resolution was presented which sets revised building permit fees and building construction
valuations per the adopted State Building Code.
The resolution establishing buildingcode fees forthe City of Moses Lake was read by titleonly.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the differences between the current
fees and the proposed fees.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
//o((o'/)RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -PERFORMIX
A resolution was presented which allows PerforMix to construct a steel sided 30'x40'long storage
building on unplatted property with the stipulation that a covenant be provided for sidewalks and
street lights in the future and a 10'wide easement fronting the property be dedicated to the city.
The resolution rescinds the previous resolution granting permission for PerforMix to build qn
unplatted property with the stipulation thatthe property be platted./~\
The resolution allowing PerforMix to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
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^_J Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that PerforMix had begun to plat their
propertybut was concerned about the requirements of the platting process.PerforMix iscurrently
served with a septic system but under the city's regulations,itwould have to connectto city sewer.
PerforMix objected to having to connect to city sewer since they are only constructing a storage
building whichwould have no effect on theirseptic system.They also objected to havingto pay for
improvements to Road N. The platting costs,the sewer connection,and the road improvements
were more than the cost of the building. He mentioned that PerforMix has requested that the
requirement to platbe rescinded and theynotbe requiredto payforstreet improvements orconnect
to city sewer.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
CIVIC CENTER PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the Moses Lake Civic Center Project.This project
consists of constructinga 42,500 square foot structure between the existing City Hall and Police
Justice buildings.The proposed building will house two city departments, the City Council
Chambers,a 250 seat auditorium, the Museum and ArtCenter, and additional office and meeting
areas.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Ecret,
and passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SIGN -TEA PARTY
Alan Odermann,Tax DayTea Party,requested permission to placesigns advertising a Tax Day
Tea Party Rally on public property.The rally is scheduled for Thursday,April 15from 4:30 p.m.to
7 p.m.atthe Civic Center Park.The signs will be removed immediately following the rally.
Mr.Odermann stated that the signs will be erected two weeks prior to the rally and will be placed
in the areas previously designated bythe Council.The signs are4' wideand 3'high.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Liebrechtmoved thatthe request be granted withthe stipulation thatthe signs
be placed nomore than two weeks prior tothe rally and only one sign be placed ateach location,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY EDC -AGREEMENT
The 2010 Municipal Services Agreement with the Grant County Economic Development Council
was presented.Thecosttothe city is $30,000.Authorization was requested for the City Manager
to sign the agreement.
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Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
yOJcP WESTERN DISPLAY FIREWORKS -AGREEMENT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the agreement with Western Display
Fireworks,Ltd.forthe 2010 4th ofJuly fireworks show. The cost ofthe fireworks is $16,000.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
.QlO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FUNDING
The Chamber of Commerce has requested an increase inthe funding from the Cityto cover some
of their costs in providing tourism materials to the public. Staff recommended that the fulfillment
rate be increased rather than provide a percentage of the City's 2% transient rental income. He
recommended that in the future the city simply pay the Chamber a lump sum for its services.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the fulfillment rate be increased to $5,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Staff was directed to contact the Chamber concerning the issue of funding for the Spring Festival.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $17,300.34 in investment income for February 2010.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $560,731.77 in sales tax and $20,136.24 in transient rental income in February
2010.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:12 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session with
the City Attorney to discuss litigation and property acquisition issues.The executive session was
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST Jorf bane,Mayor
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Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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