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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 10,2009
{^J Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Bill Ecret,Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Brent Reese,and
Jim Liebrecht
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Covey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Liebrecht led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the October 27,2009 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursement claims, certifiedas requiredby RCW 42.24.090,have been 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 November 10,2009 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$906,142.08;prepaid claims in the amounts of $30,910.63 and $48,042.06; claim checks inthe
amount of $948,640.14; and payroll inthe amounts of $43,396.93 and $2,523.99.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims, and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
\^J PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
VISION AWARD -MUNN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Bill Ecret,vision2020, presented Munn Property Management LLC witha Vision2020 award for
their new building on West Broadway.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Accept Work -2009 Sewer Lining Project:Insituform Technologies,Inc.has completed work on //(p &
the2009Sewer Lining Project.The project consistedof lining 22,630'of 8"and 12"sanitary sewer
main in the Knolls Vista area.
Lad Irrigation Final Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:Lad Irrigation Company submitted afinal plat //=?&>
for the consolidation of6 tax parcelsintoone platted lotof 8.72 acres. The site is locatedat 1030
and 1040 East Broadway,and is zoned Heavy Industrial,which corresponds with the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial.There havebeennosignificant changes
from the preliminary plat.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat beapproved.
Attached arethe Findings,Conclusions and Decision ofthe Planning Commission.The Council's
approval of this decision incorporates and adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decision ofthe
Planning Commission.
Resolution -Accept Sewer Main Improvements -Norco Air Separation Facility:A resolution was //J?
presented which accepts the sewer main improvements installed toserve the Norco Air Separation
K^_J Facility.
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))(#Is Resolution -Accept Water Main Improvements -Maiers North Central Utilities:Aresolution was
presented which accepts thewater main improvements installed as part oftheMaiers North Central
Utilities.
//&U Resolution -Accept Street and Utility Improvements-Dorsing 2nd Short Plat:A resolution was
presented which accepts the street and utility improvements constructed to serve the Dorsing 2nd
Short Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/qSl/ORDINANCE -AMEND LANDSCAPING -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the landscaping requirements. The changes are
based on a pointsystem utilized by the Cityof Spokane Valley for the past two years. The point
based system will allowthe developer more flexibility and less similarity.
The ordinanceamending Chapter18.57ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Landscaping"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
j)L/p ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -MOSES LAKE IRRIGATION DISTRICT -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchise to the Moses Lake Irrigation and
Rehabilitation District to operate and maintain their water line running under city streets from
Pelican Horn to Parker Horn.
The ordinance grantingto Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District the rightand franchise
to use and occupy streets and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,
Washington, to construct,maintain,repair,renew and operate a water system within and through
certain portions of the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
I0 jO'ii ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION -TAXATION -2nd READINGS/PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinances were presented which fixthe estimated amount to be received by the city from property
taxes in 2010 and sets the tax ley rate. A resolution was presented which declares a substantial
need forthe purposes of setting the limit factor for the property tax levy for 2010.
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\_y Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that the first ordinance deals with the amount of
increase that the city will receive and the second ordinance deals with the actual levy rate.
The ordinance fixing the amountto be received formunicipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2010 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations
on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2010 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
The resolution of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,making a declaration of substantial need
for purposes of setting the limit factor forthe propertytax levy for 2010 was read by titleonly.
Mr.Gavinski explained the need for the resolution.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
{^_J ORDINANCE -CREATE 13.01 -STORMWATER GENERAL PROVISIONS -1st READING /07<r
An ordinance was presented which establishes the general provisions for the stormwater
regulations.
The ordinance creating Chapter 13.01 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Stormwater
General Provisions"was read by title only.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the reasons for the stormwater regulations.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -CREATE 13.02 -STORMWATER ILLICIT DETECTION AND DISCHARGE /o^~
ELIMINATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes the regulations for discharging stormwater to the
city's system.
The ordinance creating Chapter 13.02ofthe Moses LakeMunicipal Codeentitled "Stormwater Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination"was read by title only.
K^_J Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that these regulations are required by the city's
stormwater permit.He mentioned thattherearefewifany illicit connections tothe city's system
so these regulations will affectvery few businessesor persons.He mentioned that there will be
some public education required.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe first readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
lO/O ORDINANCE -ADOPT 2010 BUDGET - 1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2010 budget.
the ordinance adopting thebudgetfor the City of Moses Lake,Washington for theyearof 2010was
read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The public hearing was opened.
Debbie Doran-Martinez,Manager of the Chamberof Commerce, requested funds to supportthe
Moses Lake Visitors Center.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council to take the request under
advisement.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ABANDON EASEMENT -MUNN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
A resolution was presented which abandons a 10'easement located on the northwesterlylotline
of the Munn PropertyManagement LLC Short Platlocated adjacent to BroadwayAvenue and the
abandonment of a 5'easement along the westerly lot line.The PUD is opposed to the
abandonment of these easements as the one adjacent to Broadway may be needed in the future
for street lights,a crosswalk, orother facilities.The abandonment of the easement alongthe side
lot line would minimize their abilityto maintain their current and future electrical facilities in the
vicinity.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
The resolution authorizing abandonment of an easement was read by title only.
Robert Munn stated that they would liketo installa sign inthe same location as the easement.He
mentioned that there are no utilities currently in the easement and showed how the PUD could
connect to existing facilities even if the easements are abandoned.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
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^J REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -EKA CHEMICALS
Calvin Greene,Manager of Eka Chemicals,stated that they want to erect a soft shelled storage
unit to cover their product that must be stored outdoors.The property is inthe process of being
platted but they want to begin constructing the building prior to approval of the plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that permission be granted for Eka Chemicals to build on
unplatted propertywiththe stipulation thatthe property be plattedwithin one year,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FRANCHISE -NORTHLAND CABLE
^J Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Northland Cable has requested an extension of their
franchise. The franchise expires in 2012.He indicated that the current terms and conditions will
be reviewed prior to the consideration of a new franchise.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS -AUDIBLE INDICATORS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has researched the cost to install audible
indicators at pedestrian crossings.The estimated cost for a four-way signalized intersection is
$9,000.
It was the consensus of the Council that audible indicators be discussed at Council retreat.
DOWNTOWN HANDICAPPED PARKING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has produced a map showing the existing
handicap parking spaces in city right-of-way andon private property in the downtown area and
included a new location proposedbythe Moses Lake Business Association at the intersection of
Division Street and Third Avenue.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthatthereare five existing handicapped parking
spaces on public property and 13 on private property.It was felt thatthe existing sidewalk ramps
should be upgraded before constructing additional handicap parking.The estimated cost for
installing eithera singleor double handicap space is $10,000.
[^_J It was the consensus of the Council that handicapped parking spaces be discussed at Council
retreat.
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)030A BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The October 2009 Building Activity Report was distributed.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $21,313.51 in investment income for October 2009.
)\Sh$>SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $406,419.10 in sales tax and $58,102.10 in transient rental income in October
2009.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST Ronald C.Covey,Mayor
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Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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