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2009 07 14u U 6892 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL July 14,2009 Council Present:RonCovey,Bill Ecret,Jon Lane,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane, JimLiebrecht, and Brent Reese The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorCovey. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Councilman Deane led the Council in the pledge ofallegiance. MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the June 23,2009 meeting be approved, seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims,certified as required byRCW42.24.090,havebeen recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall. As of July 14,2009 the Council does approve for paymentclaims in the amountof $1,947,051.72; prepaid claims in theamountsof $18,677.97,$24,267.52,$2,748.66,and$4,181.51;claim checks in the amount of $1,158,296.14; and payroll in the amounts of $69,843.91, $2,986.13, and $77,087.53. \-J Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Ordinance -Amending Chapter 2.08 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 ofthe /O cP^ Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Mayorand Council"was presented. Ordinance -Amending Chapter 2.64 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 2.64 ofthe JO.<P A Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Employee's Social Security" was presented. Ordinance -Amending Chapter 2.88 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 2.88 of the /O SX Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Municipal Court"was presented. Ordinance -Amending Chapter 3.25 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.25 of the Intf Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sales and Use Tax:1983"was presented. Ordinance -Amending Chapter 3.30 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the //*/U Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"was presented. Ordinance -Amending Chapter 3.34 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.34 ofthe j'/t/b Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Park and Recreation DepartmentUse Fees"was presented. 6893 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 //t/Cs'Ordinance -Amending Chapter 3.40 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 3.40 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Auditing Officerand Voucher Auditingand Certification"was presented. /Ob'Z Ordinance -Amending Chapter 5.06 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 5.06ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations -Temporary Locations"was presented. /Q(p&Ordinance -Amending Chapter 5.07-1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 5.07ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Itinerant Merchants and Vendors"was presented. [Ob 2,Ordinance -Amending Chapter 5.16 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 5.16 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Circuses and Carnivals"was presented. /q^£Ordinance -Amending Chapter 5.22 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 5.22 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers"was presented. /£>£x Ordinance -Amending Chapter 5.36 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 5.36 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Solicitors"was presented. jq ££Ordinance -Amending Chapter 5.40 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 5.40ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Taxicabs"was presented. J/ifO Ordinance -Amending Chapter 6.12 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 6.12 of the fT^ Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Bees and Apiaries"was presented.' //b"3 Ordinance -Amending Chapter 8.08-1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 8.08ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Garbage Collection"was presented. //53 Ordinance -Amending Chapter 8.14 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 8.14 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Nuisances"was presented. /&2 Ordinance -Amending Chapter 8.24-1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 8.24ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Burglar Alarm Systems" was presented. //S3 Ordinance -Amending Chapter 8.52-1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 8.52ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Vehicle Storage"was presented. /££?Ordinance - Amending Chapter 10.16 -1st Reading:The ordinanceamending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Weight and Load Restrictions"was presented. IC&7 Ordinance -Amending Chapter 10.28 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 10.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Bicycles"was presented. //is/Ordinance -Amending Chapter 12.02-1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 12.02of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Definitions"was presented. /////Ordinance -Amending Chapter12.14 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter12.14of /^"S the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk Use Licenses"was presented.' o 6894 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 ^—^Ordinance -Amending Chapter 12.16 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 12.16 of //h/ the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Street and Utility Construction Permits"was presented. Ordinance -Amending Chapter 13.04 -1st Reading:The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of IO~?$~ the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Regulations"was presented. Resolution -Abandon Easement-Russell Major Plat:A resolution was presented which abandons /O/J an easement on the Russell Major Plat. Resolution -Accept Easement -Walgreens:A resolution was presented which accepts an /O/J? easement from Walgreens forthe sidewalk which encroaches onto its property. Resolution - Accept Easement -Lake Bowl:A resolution was presented which accepts an ZO/3 easement from Lake Bowland Russell Hotelgrantingthe citythe rightto access water meters and fire hydrants on the Russell MajorPlat. Resolution -Grant Easement -PUD:A resolution was presented which grants the PUD an /O/3 easement for their service lines within the Lower Peninsula Park. Resolution -Accept Grant:A resolution was presented which accepts a grant in the amount of //7/ $51,630 from the Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The funds will be used to finance a new desk officer in the Police Department. i i Resolution -Accept Grant:A resolution was presented which accepts a grant in the amount of /OOtp —'$4,500 from the Departmentof Transportation,Aviation Division.The funds will be used for edge dressing the runway and taxiways at the Municipal Airport. Accept Work -Well 3Drilling Project:Schneider Equipment,Inc.has completed the work for the l/b<P 2009Well 3 Drilling Project.This project consistedof drilling a Grand Ronde well to replace the existing Well 3thatbegandrawing air last summer.The work should beacceptedand the45day lien period entered into. Library Contract:An inter-local agreement with the North Central Regional Library District was 11$7 presented.The contract allows the District toadminister certain funds the city received from private sources to fund the purchase of library materials and other services.Confirmation of the City Manager's execution of the contract was requested. Harrison K.Dano Park Preliminary Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:The City of Moses Lake has //£& submitted a preliminary plat for 4.75 acres of land to be utilized as a neighborhood park.The property is located attheendof Virginia Streetand adjacent to Paxson Drive.The area iszoned R-1,Single Family Residential,which corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation of low density residential.Thecity is requesting todefer the required cul-de-sac atthe end of Virginia Street until Virginia Street is improved to current standards.Also attached for Council approval arethe Findings,Conclusions and Decision of the Planning Commission. U ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None 6895 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July14,2009 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES /OH RADIO EQUIPMENT The city received three bids for forty-four pagers to be used by the Fire Department. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bid be awarded to First Communications in the amount of $17,041,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS ////SINKIUSE SQUARE -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Moses Lake Business Association requested the use of Sinkiuse Square fora flea market on July 18,August 15,September 19,and October 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. U.S.CENSUS Noemi Ortega,U.S.Census,requested time before the Council to discus the 2010 census. Ricardo Escobedo,U.S. Census Bureau,stated thatthey are gearing up to obtain an accurate /*"\ account for the 2010 census.He mentioned that to help gain an accurate count each community ' should establish a Complete Count Committee to identify localcharacteristics and how the best count can be created. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the city provided assistance to the Census Bureau during the last census and will again help as much as possible. /OAO TROOP SUPPORT- SIGNS ANDRIBBONS Vicci Prentice requested permission to place yellow ribbons along Neppel Crossing forthe home coming of Bravo Company 1-161.The ribbons and banner signs would be up from July 20 until the middle of August. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Ms. Prentice was informed that a more definite time is needed and that the signs should be maintained and then removed when the recognition is over. The Military Affairs Office has contacted the city and will provide additional information on when Bravo Company would be returning. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be directed to work with Ms.Prentice to honorthe troops with ribbons and banner signs,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS I03(/ORDINANCE -FIRE HYDRANTS -2nd READING r"V An ordinance was presented which includes the requirement for property owners to maintain and repair private fire hydrants and updates wordage throughout this section ofthe municipal code. <D u ^J ^J 6896 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14, 2009 The ordinance amending Chapter 16.48 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "FireHydrants" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES -FRANCHISE -LAKES MOBILE HOME PARK/WISER - 2nd READINGS Ordinances were presented which grant franchises tothe Lakes Mobile Home Parkand Ken Wiser for the installation of a 12"irrigationmain under Hamilton Road. The ordinance grantingto Lakes Mobile Home Park,LLCthe rightand franchise to use and occupy designated streets, alleys, and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake, Washington,to construct, maintain,repair,renew and operate a water distribution system within and through certain portions of the Cityof Moses Lake, Washington was read by titleonly. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. The ordinance granting to KenWiser the right and franchiseto use and occupy designated streets, alleys, and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,to construct, maintain,repair,renewandoperate awater distribution system within andthroughcertain portions of the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -SIGNS -1st READING An ordinance was presentedwhich amends the sign regulations to prohibit the placementofsigns on city owned property and on right-of-way adjacent to city owned property.The amendments permit the placement ofsignson private property andright-of-way adjacent to private property with the permission of the property owner. The ordinanceamending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Signs"was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the proposed changes tothe sign regulations.He mentioned thatthe research shows that most cities prohibit signs on city propertyand on cityright- of-way adjacent tocity property butallow signs in right-of-way adjacent to private property,with the property owner's permission.He pointed outthatthese new sign regulations do not impact the freedom of speech issue. There was some discussion by the Council. A letter from Alan Odermann was read which requested time before the Council to discuss the placement of political signs on city property and on city right-of-way duetoa concern about first amendment rights. /w •'OS 6897 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 Mr.Odermann requested clarification of the ban of signs on city property and on right-of-way adjacent to city property and submitted a petition from personswho feel thatthe cityshould not regulate the placementof signs as itwould infringe on first amendment rights. James A.Whitaker,CityAttorney,explainedthat political signs canonlybe bannedoncity property and on right-of-way adjacentto city property if all signs are banned because content of a sign cannot be regulated. Scott Langstated that he was inagreement with what Mr.Odermann stated. ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted and that staff be directed to research areas that could be used for signs,seconded by Mr.Deane. Mr.Pearce felt that staff had done a good job researching sign regulations and the proposed changes are within existing law. Mr.Deane stated that he is in favor of the ordinance but felt that there should be some place for political signs to be displayed. There was some discussion by the Council.It was pointed out that the proposed amendments clarify the existing sign regulations which do notallow signage on city property oron right-of-way adjacenttocity property.It was suggested thatanareabedesignated for the placementof political signs. An unidentified person wanted to know if a place is designated for political sign, if that would include signs for political rallies such as the "Tea Party". An unidentified person stated that political signs should not be lumped inwith commercial signs. Mayor Covey pointedout thatthe citycannot differentiatebetween political and commercialsigns since all signs must be treated equally. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the ordinance be tabled until staff can do additional research, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. /QfP ORDINANCE -BLANCHET VACATION -1st READING An ordinance was presented which rescinds the ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Blanchet Avenue adjacent to Park Orchard Tract 23.The vacation is being rescinded because the proponents have not paid for the vacated right-of-way. The ordinance rescinding Ordinance No.2424 vacating a portion of Blanchet Avenue was read by title only. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the city has made numerous attempts to finalize this vacation and have received nothing from the proponent. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None O o o u u u 6898 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION VEHICLE SIGN -O'BYRNE Stewart O'Byrne requested the Council review his request to have an electronic sign mounted on a vehicle. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthat staffcontacted Jason Haugen,who represented Mr.O'Byrne,about the use of electronic signs mounted on vehicles in the Cities of Spokane and Seattle and was informed that these signs are being marketed in those areas but not that they are specifically approved by those cities. He mentioned that staff has contacted the Department of Transportation and was informed that there is a state law that prohibits signs on moving vehicles on state highways. Jason Haugen stated that the technology is so new that no cityin Washington has regulations for this type of sign.The market they aretargeting does not listento the radioorread the newspaper, so itwas feltthis vehicle sign would be a good way to advertise. He mentioned that the sign would be stationary untilthe vehicle is parked and then there would be a slide show presentation. There was some discussion and it was pointed out that the city regulations specifically prohibit an illuminated sign on a vehicle. No action was taken. WALGREENS -SIGN Walgreens requested permissionto placea sandwich boardsign incity right-of-way atthe corner of Broadway and Balsam inthe grass area behind the sidewalk. Bruce Langridge,manager of Walgreens, stated that they have been receiving complaints from their customers concerning the difficulty of accessing Walgreens.Mostof their customers do not realize they canenterthe site from Balsam. The sandwichboard sign would havethe store'slogo and "entrance"on it. There was some discussion about a permanent sign ratherthan atemporary sandwich boardsign. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the sandwich board sign be allowed and that itbe replaced with a permanentsign within 90 days, seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. PARKING Staff inventoried the handicap parking spaces in the Central Business District.There are four existing spaces in the right-of-way and one in Sinkiuse Square. Two existing parking spaces are needed to create a single handicap space and three parking spaces areneeded for twoside-by- side handicap parking spaces. The estimated cost for constructing a handicap space is $10,000 where there are pavers. There are no standards for the number of handicapped parking spaces for a downtown core. /OJO /oao J//S 6899 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthatthe Moses LakeBusinessAssociation has requested two additional handicapped parking spaces atthe intersection of Division and Third. O There was some discussion by the Council. ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that handicapped parking spaces be provided on the east side of Division at Third and staff be directed to providea survey of both privateand publichandicapped parking spaces in the downtown area, seconded by Mr.Liebrecht. There was additional discussion on where the handicapped parking spaces should be located and whether or not a study should be completed first. The motion failed with Mr.Liebrecht in favor. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff conduct a survey of the existing handicapped spaces, both public and private,and investigate the number and location of any needed handicapped spaces,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. //f£WESTSHORE WALK AND WESTLAKE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -INTERSECTION Ed Greer, representing the development of the Westshore Walk and Westlake Major Plat,is requesting endorsement of the modification to the intersection of Hansen Road and Westshore Drive so that it can be incorporated into his overall plan.The modification is to terminate Westshore Drive south ofthe existing intersection and provide crossstreets between Westshore /""N Drive and Hansen Road. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the developer is proceeding with the two developments on each side of Hansen Road. He mentioned that the intersection has been transferred to the city so that the city now has more control over the design of the intersection. Traffic would be routed from Westshore Drive through the Westshore Walk development to Hansen Road.The existing Westshore,Hansen, and Fairway Driveintersection is not a standard intersection and improvements are needed. Mr.Greer, representing the developers of Westshore Walk and Westlake Major Plat,stated that this area has been discussed several times over the past two years and the proposed cul-de-sac at the end ofWestshore Drive is the cleanest and least expensive way to improve the intersection. He explained the time table forthe development of the two proposed plats and how that would impact the roads. Mike Shannon,1289 Fairway, pointed out that FairwayDriveis 34'wide with a ditch on each side. He felt that Westshore Drive should be left as is at this time.He felt the Hansen Road intersection should be improved before anything is done on Westshore Drive.He mentioned that there have been more traffic problems on Hansen than on Westshore Drive. He recommended that the city retain a 100'right-of-way along Westshore Drive. Joyce Mulliken,1654 Jennifer Lane,stated that she was concerned about left hand turns on Hansen Road.She wanted to know what this would cost and who will pay for it.She was in agreement withthe activitytrail.She mentioned she contacted the Department of Transportation /^"N and there are no plans at this time to close the Westshore Drive exit.If that exit is closed,it will '' put all the traffic onto Hansen Road. u u 6900 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14, 2009 Danielle Boss,706 ShipmasterCourt,stated that she is in favor ofthe design.She pointed out that vehicles exceed the speed limiton Westshore and it is dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. The intersection of Fairway,Hansen,and Westshore is in need of fixing.She was also in favor of the activity trail.She felt that the traffic circulation forthe entire area needs to be addressed by both the city and state. Mr.Greer pointedout that itmay take years forWestshore Walk and the Westlake PUD to be fully developed and forany change to occur at the intersection of Fairway,Hansen, and Westshore. He mentioned that the first phases of both developments do not include that intersection.He stated that there will be a left turn lane on Hansen to facilitate left turns onto Fairway. He also mentioned that neitherof these projects affectthe I-90off-ramp for Westshore Driveas itis outside the scope of these projects. Ralph Kincaid,899 Westshore,was in favor of improvements to the intersection of Fairway, Hansen,and Westshore as soon as possible as it is a dangerous intersection. Mick Hansen, 2828 Fairway,stated that ifWestshore Drive is closed,allthe populationtothe north will have to use Hansen Drive. He suggested that the intersection be changed to provide a "T" intersection into Westshore Drive. Mr.Deane suggested that a roundaboutat the intersection of Fairway Drive,Hansen Road, and Westshore Drive may solve the problem. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthatstaffis in favor of roundabouts butthereisnot enough existing right-of-way to construct one at this intersection. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the issue be tabled,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -JUNGERS A resolution was presented which would allow Craig Jungersto reconstruct ashop at720 Burress Avenue. A resolution allowing Craig R. and Susan M.Jungersto build on unplatted property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. REQUEST FOR SEWER -BABBITT LesandJean Babbitt requested permissiontoconnecttothe city'ssewer mainat2279Westshore Drive. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the request isto connect tothe existing force \J main and when the gravity sewer is constructed the connection will be changed.He mentioned that there are a several others that have been approved to connect to the force main. /fob -/] //(*l* 6901 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be executed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. //(t(j FIRE HYDRANT USE -BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Big Bend CommunityCollege requested the use of citywater froma fire hydrantto suppress dust during the time their CDL students are using the practice track.Currently Big Bend College is using a tanker truck to wet down the area. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed out that the city's code prohibits the use of fire hydrantsfor long term private use. Hementionedthatthe long term solution would beto install an irrigation meter instead of using the fire hydrant. Clyde Rasmussen,representing BigBend CommunityCollege,stated thatthey are currently using a meter on the fire hydrantwhen the water truck is filled.It is only used forabout 4 weeks out of the year when the students are first learning to drive the trucks. There was some discussion but because the existing code does not allowfor private use of a fire hydrant, the consensus was that the college should put in a permanent system. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be denied,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ///7 CROSSWALK SIGNALS Mr.Deane requested the staff research the installationof sound signals at crosswalks so that the hearing impaired can tell when the lights change and itis safe to cross the streets. JOAP FIREWORKS Dean Mitchell,Police Chief,stated that the 4th of July is the second busiest for the Police Department.The public was notified that shooting off fireworks in the city is illegal and citations would be issued.He mentioned that fewer infractions were issued this yearthan in past years and it was a safe weekend for the citizens. Tom Taylor, Fire Chief,stated that it was a quiet year for the Fire Department as there was only 3 grass fires started by fireworks around the July 4 holiday. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS //3(?AUDIT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the audit report for the city and mentioned that the city had no findings from the State Auditor's Office./—n o O u o u 6902 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 POPULATION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the Office of Financial Management has determined the city's population to be 18,930 as of April 1,2009. FINANCIAL REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,statedthatthe quarterly financial report isavailable onthe city's website. CARNATION LIFT STATION FORCE MAIN Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthattherewasa large changeorderonthe Carnation Lift Station Force Main project. Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained thatutility locates wererequestedanddone for the project butwhenthe contractor began digging unmarkedU.S.West lineswere found where the new force main was to be located. This requiredthe force mainto be relocated intothe asphalt inWheeler Road which requireda deeper excavation, asphalt patching, and additionalequipment. CODE ENFORCEMENT -BARGAIN APPLIANCE GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that a letter has been sent to the owner of Bargain Appliance concerning his outside storage at Bargain Appliance,2135 Main Street. He pointed out that what is happening at this location is not allowed by the zoning code. The activity at Bargain Appliance is encroaching onto neighboring propertyand that propertyowner will also be notified that what is happening is prohibited by city code. GAMBLING TAX REPORT «A//sf-A The second quarter gambling tax report was presented. INVESTMENT REPORT The city received $17,738.98 in investment income for June 2009. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME , The city received $428,915.48 in sales tax and $57,063.10 in transient rental income in April 2009.fjsf o? WEEDS Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,distributed information on weed enforcement which showed property where action is pending and where the weed problem has been resolved. PENINSULA/LAKESHORE PROJECT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from Shirley Baze,708 Gaylord Place,which objected to the loss of her landscaping due to the improvements on Peninsula Drive. J079 /;& //O?^ 1197 //?7 JO/9 6903 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 14,2009 /l(s(s GRANT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received a copy of a letter from the Department of Health to the Grant County Commissioners aboutthe GrantCounty Fairgrounds on- site sewerage system.The Department of Health has determined that the Department of Ecology has jurisdiction and there are concerns about the sewer system.The Department of Health indicated that the solution to the concerns is eitherto obtain an NPDES permitwhich can be initially expensive and involve significant long term monitoring costs or connect to the Cityof Moses Lake sewer system. //3~<2 FARMERS MARKET Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a conflict between the Wednesday Farmer's Market on Ash Street and the business owner of Diva for a Day,Julie Fairbanks.Ms.Fairbanks is not happy about the street being blocked off as it is difficultto access the parking area in front of her business.He explained that the Council approved closing Ash Street on Wednesday afternoons to accommodate the Farmer's Market.Apparently Ms.Fairbanks has removed the cones and parked on Ash Street.She was notified that she could receive a traffic citation if she continues to remove the cones.The Farmer's Market has indicated their vendors may not participate in the Wednesday Market if the situation with Ms.Fairbanks continues. There was some discussion and it was pointed out that parking is available in the immediate area but Ms.Fairbanks insists on parking in front of her business which is within the coned off area. There was no action taken by Council so the closure of Ash Street remains. The regular meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m. U^uA ATTEST Ronald C.Covey,Mayor Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director - ~