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2000 01 115564 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL January 11,2000 Council Present:Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Lee Blackwell,Wayne Rimple,Chris Blessing,Bob Chapman,and Larry Tracy ELECTION OF MAYOR/DEPUTY MAYOR Dr.Covey nominated Richard Pearce for Mayor and moved that nominations be closed,seconded by Mr. Chapman and passed unanimously. Mr.Rimple nominated Dr.Covey as Deputy Mayorand movedthat nominations be closed,seconded by Mr. (j Blackwell,and passed unanimously. MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the December 28 meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthebills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council. Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Council and noted upon said listforthe Council meeting ofJanuary 11,2000 for the funds listedbelowareapproved inthe amount of$575,928.22. ^j GENERAL FUND $18,958.49 SANITATION BILLING 72,530.44 STREET 4,735.64 AIRPORT 44.38 STREET REPAIR/RECON 5,089.10 SELF-INSURANCE 5,908.83 GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 51.93 CENTRAL SERVICES 11,435.81 STREET IMPROVEMENT 103,993.77 EQUIP RENTAL 14,779.84 PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 48.36 BUILD MAINTENANCE 8,637.96 WATER/SEWER FUND 25,405.63 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 695.00 1992 BOND FUND 40.00 LID #53 40.00 W/S CONSTRUCTION 278,566.90 TOTAL $575,928.22 SANITATION 24,966.14 PrepaidClaims:Prepaidclaims approved bythe CityManageraccordingtothe process established by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policyapproved by the City Council have been re corded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of $30,016.01 for all funds. GENERAL $30,016.01 PrepaidClaims:Prepaidclaims approved bythe CityManageraccordingtothe process established by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policyapproved by the City Council have been re cordedon a listing whichhas been made available tothe CityCouncil.The claimslistedbelowareapproved in the amount of $7,317.05 for all funds. GENERAL $7,317.05 Claim Checks:Checks 2960 through 3083 issued onDecember 29,1999 were approved for payment atthe Council meetingheldon January 11,2000 inthe total amountof $502,537.85. Claim Checks:Checks 3090 through 3129 issued on December 31,1999 through January 7,2000 were ap proved for payment atthe Council meeting held on January 11,2000 in the total amount of$275,188.48. Payroll:The payroll issued on January 7,2000 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City Council setforth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 13162 through 13319 in theamount of$56,276.24. II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS Public Works -Roger Thornton,Street Maintenance Worker,was presented tothe Council. Police Department:Steve Miers,Police Officer,has earned an Associates Degree.Officer Miers thanked /;>/9 the Council for their support tocity staffin furthering their education.^ III.CONSENT AGENDA Resolution -Accept Street/Utility Improvements -Shaker's Third Short Plat:A resolution was presented /Z?/U which accepts street and utility improvements associated withthe Shaker's ThirdShort Plat. Resolution -Accept Street/Utility Improvements -Vallev View short Plat:Aresolution was presented which / acceptsstreetand utility improvements associated with the Valley ViewShortPlat./-> 5565 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 January 11,2000 ]Dl£Resolution -Correct Abandonment of Easement -Capistrano Park:A resolution was presented which 'accepts the correction of an abandonment of an easement.The original document listed an incorrect Auditor's File Number. iil -(3 Resolution -Increase Petty Cash -Police Department:Aresolution was presented which increases the petty I'°cash in the Police Department to$100. /m la Ferguson Preliminary Plat:The Council shouldset January 25,2000 as the datetoconsiderthe Ferguson//a w preliminary Plat. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and f**} passed with Mr.Blessing abstaining from voting for that portion ofthe ConsentAgenda pertaining tothe Ferguson PreliminaryPlat. IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS LAKESIDE DISPOSAL -ASSIGNMENT OF GARBAGE CONTRACT)0$ Bob Bernd,Lakeside Disposal and Recycling Co.,requested that the contract with the city for garbage disposal be assigned toWaste Connections.He stated that he would remain asthe manager ofLakeside Disposal andthe community would see very little changein operations. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the contractwould need to be amended to allow for the assignment ofthe contract. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that thecontact be amended toallow for an assignment,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that theamended contract with Lakeside Disposal be assigned toWaste Connections,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. ,Q GRANT TRANSITAUTHORITY ,,p Linda Burns,Grant Transit Authority,explained that with the decrease in funding due to 1-695 the GTA has '/revisedits routes through the city.She distributed maps showingthe revised routesand mentionedthat Fourth and Alder hasbeendesignated asthe main transfer location for thesixshort routes which havebeen f~*> established.She requestedthatthe striping be reworked toaccommodatethe longer buses. Mr.Chapmanquestionedthe large buses beingused by GTA. Ms.Burns statedthatGTAobtained the40'buses from Seattle Metro for $2,000 each. The price for anew busthatsize isabout$250,000.These large buses arenotwhatis ideal for GTA buttheywere obtained to fill the gap until the seven new smallerbuses, whichare currently on order,are delivered. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that GTA has requested some revisions to the striping to accommodate the transfer station atthe intersectionof Alderand Fourth.There may be a conflictwiththe angle parking on Fourth Avenue. Staff was requested to provide data on the number of parking spaces that would be lost due to accommodating the transfer station. y /D-P j/Sb VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -1st READING An ordinance was presented which establishesthe reimbursement due the city for the installation ofthe sewer line on a portion of Block Street. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and passed unanimously. Mr.Chapman wanted to know if I-695 wouldimpactthis ordinance. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe impact of I-695 on reimbursements,ifany,is unknown. RESOLUTION -LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT A resolution was presented which provides for the lease/purchase agreement to be givento Sun Trust Leasing. The resolution authorizing the executionand delivery ofa masterlease, equipmentschedule,and related instruments, and determiningother matters inconnection therewithwas read by titleonly. r\ 5566 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 January 11,2000 Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT -2000 Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the 2000Street Construction Project.The project includes paving the parking lots atthe Vista Community Playfield andthe Cascade Park Soccer Fields,full street —-improvements at 7th Avenueand Columbia Avenue,and paving the alleys atthe postoffice and behind \J Skaugs Carpet. Action Taken:Mr.Chapmanmovedthatstaffbe authorized tocall for bids,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION MUSEUM/ART CENTER -LEASE The existing lease for theAdamEast Museum andArtCenterexpireson June30,2000.When staffmet withthe landlords to reviewthe existinglease, the citywas informedthatthe landlords have anothertenant wishing to lease the building andthey wouldonlyrenewthe lease through May 31,2001.A lease through May 31,2001 was presentedand staff requested authorization for the City Manager to signthe lease. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe Council will need to considerthe future location of the Adam East Museum and Art Center.He mentioned that the city had looked at the former J. C.Penny building butbecause ofthe needed improvements andthe parking problem itwas not feasible for the city to consider it as a museum and art center. ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that staff be authorized to sign the lease,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. CREST ISLAND \J The city has been approached concerning the purchase of Crest Island,which is located in Lewis Horn between Crestview Driveand Cascade Valley. This is a small island and is only accessible by water.The island is currently outside the city's limits and hunting sometimes occurs which affects the residents on Crestview Drive.The title to the island is clouded due to several potential ownership claims.If the city acquires the island by gift, itwould be advisable to clear the title, if possible. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that hunting takes place on this island as the property is outside the city's limits. Mr.Chapman wanted to know what advantage obtaining this island would have for the city. Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,stated that the island would be kept ina natural state and could be used for field trips and science classes. Dick Deane,Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman,stated thatthe Commission feels it would be a good thing to have an island. Itis currently used by boaters.There is some historical value to the island and would be valuable as an expansion to the park system.He mentioned that the Audubon Society will be doing some bird counting. Mr.Tracy did not feel obtainingthe islandwould be detrimental tothe city. He mentioned that the salewould include the island as well as the small portion of land just off the island. Mr.Chapman pointedoutthatthe reasonto bring the islandintothe citylimits isto prohibit huntingandwhile he was not opposed to annexing the islandhe didnot see any advantage to the cityto owningthe island. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple movedthatstaffbe authorized to proceed with obtaining the property andhave ,i)itannexed to the city,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed with Mr.Chapmanopposed. X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS VYONEZAWABOULEVARD/BELMONT STREET ' Dr.Covey stated thatseveral months agothe Council changed the name of BelmontAvenue toYonezawa Boulevard.The reason for that was becausewhenYonezawa Boulevard is constructed itwill align with Belmont across DivisionStreet.He pointed out that Belmont isa two-lane residential streetwhile Yonezawa will be a four-lane arterial.He suggested that Belmont remain as is and signs be posted indicating the difference in names across the intersection. io/9 //Of /OY& //(,/ 10^ st-l? / l(XP '.nj^BIG BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received a bill from the Big Bend Economic DevelopmentCouncil in the amount of $7,095 fordues forthe year 2000.Information has been requested from the BBEDC on their activities. DIVISION STREET - U.S.WEST Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter sentto U. S.West concerning their telephone poles on Division Street.The city has requested U. S.Westto move the telephone poles sincethey willinterfere with the public's use ofthe proposed bicycle path. He mentioned that U. S.West has no franchise for the placement of poles in city right-of-way and that U. S.West should request such a franchise. }!nQ COUNCIL CHAMBERS Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed a letter sent toVern Cummings,GrantCounty Maintenance, concerning the county's reimbursement to the city for refurbishing the CouncilChambers inlieuof paying rent. ^i t§S5 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed twonewspaper articles on I-695.Onearticle concerned the impact of I-695 on LIDs andtheotherarticle dealt with an I-695 poll abouttaxcutsnotgovernment reform. The regular meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m.and the Council met in an executivesession to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at9:15 p.n^rand^he regular meetirjg-was reconvene^The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. frio 5567 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 January 11,2000 Mr.Blessingwanted to knowthe position of the emergency services personnel. Dave Helms,Fire Chief, stated that havingdifferent names for the same street is not an ideal situation. There was considerable discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Dr.CoveymovedthatBelmont Avenuenotbe renamed Yonezawa Boulevard,secondedby Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Blessing and Mr.Chapmanopposed. PIGEONS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staffhasbeen gathering information oncontrolling pigeons. Basically pigeon control ordinances from othercities simply statethatthe pigeons will be controlled and leaves itup to the property owner to deal with the situation. He mentioned that there are businesses that do provide pigeon control. No action was taken by the Council. XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the building activity report for December 1999. INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,reportedthatthecityearned $101,408.79 ininterestincomeinDecember 1999. ^SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME /JQ Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported thaton December31,1999 the cityreceived $307,164.57 in sales tax revenue and $24,233.26 in transient rental income. AWC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe AWC LegislativeConference will be heldon February 9 and 10,2000. COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council thattheCouncil/staff retreat willbe held on March 10,11,and 12,2000 in Leavenworth. .rrarancKnere< ATTEST:Mayor ^- O n n