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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 11,2010
Council Present:Jon Lane,Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Richard Pearce,David Curnel,Karen Liebrecht,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mrs.Liebrecht led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the April 27, 2010 meeting were presented forapproval.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Pennivv Drive:A resolution was presented which accepts an .-?o
easement fromCurtisand Sharyn Beasley on propertylocated northof Pennivy Drive inorderto
access the Peninsula Lift Station.
Resolution - Accept Easement -Penniw Drive:A resolution was presented which accepts an /<-//^
easementfrom Richard Penhallurick on property located northof Pennivy Driveinorder to access
the Peninsula Lift Station.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
CIVIC CENTER PROJECT
The City received 16 bids for the Moses Lake Civic Center Project.This project consists of the
construction ofa 41,128 squarefootfacility thatwillinclude newCouncil Chambers,administrative
offices fortwo city departments,an auditorium,space forthe Museum and Art Center,and a public
lobby.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid and Alternates 1,3,and 4 be awarded to Team
Construction in the amount of $7,631,119.60,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
SIGNS/REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION JO^O
The Moses Lake Business Association requested permission to use Sinkiuse Square on June 19,'
July 17,August 14,and September 18 from8 a.m. to 3 p.m. forflea markets.Permission wasalso
requested to place signs advertising the event at the corner of Broadway and Stratford,corner of
Alder and Broadway,and two corners of Broadway and Ash.
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Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe request to use Sinkiuse Square and the placementofthe
signs be granted with the stipulation thatthe signs are anchored appropriately,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.30 -EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE -2ND
READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes thatthe ambulance service rateswill be adjusted
each year by the increase in the consumer price index.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Emergency
Medical and Ambulance Service"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret movedthatthe second reading oftheordinance beadopted,seconded by
Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
//%ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.38 -CHECKS AND DRAFTS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for a charge for returned electronic or ACH
transactions.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.38 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Checks and (|
Drafts"was read by title only.'
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
/0f7 ORDINANCE -VACATE PENNIVY STREET -2nd READING
Anordinance was presented which provides for the vacation ofa portion of Pennivy Streetlocated
east of Lakeside Drive.
The ordinancevacating a portion of Pennivy Street was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe second readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
10/9^-SEAL COAT PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to call for bidsfor the 2010 SealCoat Project.This project consists
ofchip and fog sealing approximately 131,300 square yards ofcity streets. Anadditive isincluded
to allow another 39,500 square yards if bids are favorable.
There was some discussion by the Council.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatstaffbe authorizedto callfor bids,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SIGN -CASCADE VEHICLE SALES
CascadeVehicle Sales requested permissionto postatemporarysignin public right-of-way along
Stratford Road in front ofthe Payless Shoe Source toadvertise their5 day carsale atthe former
K-Mart Store at 1020 Stratford Road.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthatthe sign location maybe within city
right-of-wayand is also an off-premise sign.
Chance Morgan,Cascade VehicleSales,explained the location and lookofthe proposed sign.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe sign be allowedon the northside of Payless Shoe Source
provided that area is incity right-of-way,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL:
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursement claims, certifiedas requiredby RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on
a listingwhich has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public
inspection at city hall.As of May 11,2010 the Council does approve for payment claims in the
amount of $1,188,849.32; prepaid claims in the amounts of $152,527.26,$32,173.30,and
$34,224.31;claim checks inthe amount of $863,912.14;and payrollinthe amountof $37,300.16.
Dr.Curnel questioned several payments.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved thatthe bills and checks be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REWARD -POLICE DEPARTMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe Police Department hasrequested authorization
to offer a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals
responsible forthe recent proliferation of graffiti.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe City Manager be authorized to offerthe $2,500 reward,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
U3J,BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The April 2010 Building Activity Report was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $16,207.10 in investment income for April 2010.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The cityreceived $330,932.86 insales taxand $27,550.16 intransient rental income inApril 2010.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m. and the Council met inan executive session to discuss
real estate acquisition.The executive session was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. and the regular meeting
was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST Jon rane,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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