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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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Council Present:Richard Pearce,Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy,Tom Porter, and Ron Covey Absent:Lee
Blackwell
MINUTES: Mr. Porter moved that the minutes ofthe April 11 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
(Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that thebills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
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Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and thoseexpense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list forthe
Council meeting of April 11,2000 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $546,006.00.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WATER/SEWER LEASES
STATE WATER POL D/S 40,602.09 LONG TERM DEBT ACCT GROUP 8,070.05
SANITATION FUND 8,163.71 TOTAL $546,006.00
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapproved by the City Manager accordingto the processestablished by Moses
Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved by the CityCouncil has been recorded
on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the
amount of$20,053.50 for all funds.
$47,708.65 AIRPORT 70.00
22,334.01 UNEMPL COMP INSURANCE 375.00
547.95 SELF INSURANCE 142,919.14
278.17 CENTRAL SERVICES 13,011.37
50,491.73 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 183,615.00
3,994.22 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20,113.09
2,022.97 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 1,688.85
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GENERAL FUND
STREET REPAIR/RECON
PrepaidClaims: Prepaidclaims approved bythe CityManager according tothe process established by Moses
Lake MunicipalCode3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved by theCityCouncil has been recorded
on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the
amount of$90,184.85 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $3,235.44 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 22,198.82
STREET FUND 35.77 CENTRAL SERVICES 212.57
STREET IMPROVEMENT 8,974.08 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 11,598.33
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE 42,695.38 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 75.44
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,159.02 TOTAL $90,184.85
Claim Checks:Checks 4228 through 4403 issued on April 11 through April 20,2000 were approved for
payment at the Council meeting held on April 25,2000 in the total amount of $677,997.33.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 14,2000 having been approved pursuantto the rule ofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 14305 through 14456 in the amount
of$54,337.89.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Services Department:Curt Carpenter was presented with a Landscape Architect Certificate./O/A
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Contract Ratification -Fireworks:The contract with Western International Fireworks for the 2000 4th of July /03<r
Fireworks display was presented and ratification of the City Manager's signature was requested.
Contract Ratification - SummerConcert Series:The contract with Burke Marketing for the 2000 Summer /$
Concert series was presented and ratification ofthe City Manager's signature was requested.
Request to Use Cascade Park - Tacoma Inboard Racing Association:The Tacoma Inboard Racing //J/
Association has requested the use of Cascade Park fortheir powerboat races to be held on October 7 and
8,2000.
Resolution-Accept Donation -ASMI:A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts atirelock from Advanced O-/£•-
Silicon Materials to be used by the Police Department.
,199.54 DATA PROCESSING 4.35
845.63 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3.98
TOTAL $20,053.50
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-i n)IV/Resolution -Accept Grant -Department of Justice:Aresolution was presented which accepts a 50-50
matching grantfrom the Department of Justice for the purchase of body armor for the Police Department.
<j/2>Easement Abandonment -Melva Addition #3:The Council set May 9 as the date to consider the
abandonmentof a 10'public utility easement located long the northeast portion of Lot 1,MelvaAddition#3,
which is located at the intersection of Wapato Drive and Interlake Road.
ActionTaken: Mr. Blessing moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
//^REQUEST TO USE CITY STREETS -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
TheMoses Lake Business Association requested permission to closethe 100 East,100 Westand 200 West
blocks of ThirdAvenue for the annual sidewalk sale during the Spring Festival on May26 and 27, 2000.
Itwas also requested that ThirdAvenue from Cedar to Balsam and Balsam fromThirdto the CityHall be
closed on Saturday,May 27 for the Kiddie Parade.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and passed
unanimously.
..j{;REQUEST TOUSE SINKIUSE SQUARE -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The Moses Lake Business Association requested permission to use McCosh Park for a Cinco De Mayo
celebration on May 5, 2000. The event would run from noon to 9 p.m.
Sally Goodwin,Moses Lake Business Association,stated that due to scheduling conflicts, they are now
requesting the use of Sinkiuse Square for the Cinco De Mayo celebration.All activities would becontained
within the square and itwould last from noon to 7 p.m.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the request to use Sinkiuse Square be granted,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
/OQ OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY AWARD O
The City of Moses Lake has been named an Outstanding Community for 2000 by The Searchers.This
award has been granted to fewer than 160 communities throughout the nation.
REQUEST TO USE SINKIUSE SQUARE -SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Samaritan Hospital has requested the useofSinkiuse Squarefor the2000 bicycle rodeoon May20 between
7 a.m.and 5 p.m.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the request to use Sinkiuse Square be granted,seconded by Dr.
Covey,and passed unanimously.
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Mike Moore,representing Moses Pointe,explained that the project is within Grant County and includes an -
18 hole championship golf course,club house,and a restaurant.There will be about 859 residential units,
a hotel, a commercial area,a boatlaunch,etc. Five years agoMoses Pointe entered intoan Extra Territorial
Utility Agreement with the city for water and sewer services.The golf course has been ranked as the third
most difficult inthe state.This project is good for the community aswellas for Grant County. He mentioned
that Exhibit E of the agreement is being amended to refine the provision of water and sewerservices to the
project.He presented a proposed amendment to Exhibit E and would liketo seethe issues resolved by the
next Council meeting.One of the changes proposed is an additional 400 acrefeetof waterto be converted
from strictly irrigation use to domestic use.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has been discussing the extension ofwater and sewer ^ms^
utilities with Moses Pointe.Staff has been working with the developer tobesurethe city is protected over i)
the issue of water and sewer services.Since the draft proposed by Moses Pointe was not received by the
city until last Friday, city staff has not had time to consider the proposal.
Since there are Councilmen who have had no exposure to this project,staff was requested to provide a
summary of the negotiations between the city and Moses Pointe prior to the next Council meeting.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PAYROLL AND CLAIMS FUND -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which deletes Chapter 3.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code concerning
Payroll and Claims Fund.
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The ordinance deleting Chapter3.04of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled"Payrolland Claims Funds"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr. Porter moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES -AMEND UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code concerning
utility occupational tax.The ordinance provides thatthe propertyannexed intothe Cityof Moses Lakewould
W not be subject to the utility occupational tax until July 1,2000.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,gave some background on the impact of utilityoccupational taxes on
industries being annexed to the city.The Council determined that a system should be devised which would
make it revenue neutral for the industries being annexed to the city.This ordinance will establish the
effective date of the utility tax as July 1,2000.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The ordinance repealing Ordinance No.1878 and amending Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal
Code entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter3.30 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled "UtilityOccupational Tax"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that an emergency bedeclared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND NUISANCES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 8.14 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code dealing with
nuisances.The amendment would delete the word "junk" from section 8.14.030 and included a definition
~relating to unsecured,unused,or abandoned buildings.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 8.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Nuisances"was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE -1ST READINGS
Ordinances were presented which provideforhousekeeping changes incertain chaptersofthe Moses Lake
Municipal Code.//S/
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "RR, Rural Residential
Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe first readingofthe ordinancebe approved,seconded by Mr.Tracy,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amendingChapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-1,Single Family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blessingmoved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Tracy, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amendingChapter18.19ofthe Moses LakeMunicipal Code entitled "R-2,SingleFamily and
Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-3,Multi-family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe first reading oftheordinance be approved,secondedby Dr.Covey,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "MH,Mobile Home
Subdivision Zone"was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Tracy moved thatthe first readingofthe ordinancebe approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 18.25ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"R-4,ResidentialZone"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Blessing moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Tracy,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.28 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-1,Central Business
District Zone"was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "L-l,Light Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinancebeapproved,seconded by Dr.Covey,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.43 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "M-l,Medium Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Blessing moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "H-l,Heavy Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "P- PublicZone"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.f)
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.49 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Site Plans"was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.54 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Off-Street Parking and
Loading"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blessing moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Tracy,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.55 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Home Occupations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 18.57 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCodeentitled "Landscaping"was read
by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Tracy moved that the first readingofthe ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.65 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Manufactured Home
Parks"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 18.69 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Non-Conforming Uses"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe first readingofthe ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.Tracy,
and passed unanimously.
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The ordinanceamendingChapter 18.80 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"HearingExaminer"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blessing moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 19.03 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Interim Classification
and Designation of Resource Lands and Critical Areas and Regulations for the Interim Conservation and
Protection of Resource Lands and Critical Areas"was read by title only.
^_J Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Blessing, and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 19.06 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Interim Classification
and Designation ofWetlands andRegulationsfor the Interim Conservationand Protection ofWetlands" was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the firstreading of theordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.Tracy,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -COFFIN ANNEXATION
A resolution was presented which initiatesthe procedure forannexing propertyowned by Kenneth and Ruth
Coffin located inSection 9 and which is surrounded on three sides by property already annexed into the city.
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated thatthis proposed annexation was held inabeyance untilafterthe
Gear annexation was completed.Mr.Coffin has agreed to the annexation.
The resolution stating desire to annex an unincorporated island of territory to the City of Moses Lake and
setting a public hearing was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the resolution be adopted and a public hearing be set for May 9,
seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
TRIM MOWER
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a trim mower for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for a trim mower,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DARE OFFICER/24-HOUR COUNTER SERVICE -POLICE DEPARTMENT
A report was presented to the Council from the Police Chief concerning the DARE program and 24-hour
counter/phone service forthe Police Department.Ifthe Council wishes to continue withthe DARE program
a currently vacant officer position would be offered to an employee who is currently a clerk.This reduces
the numberofclerks inthe Police Departmentto fiveand theoffice could be open from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight
seven days a week.IfCouncil agrees with this proposal, a policywould need to be adopted which restricts
prisoners being detained inthe city's facilities from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight and necessary adjustments would
be needed to accommodate lobby and phone operations during the suggested closure time.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that,due to impacts of I-695,the Police Chief had proposed
eliminating the DARE officer and reducing the public hours of operation of the Police Department from 24
hours a day to 8 hours a day.The legislature has not yet offered any relief from the loss of revenue due to
I-695.Because of loss of revenue,the city has come upwiththe solution of filing the police officer position,
i^J then an officer would bechosen to bethe DARE officer,and then reduce the number ofclerks in the Police
Department with the resulting loss of24-hour service in the Police Department.
Fred Haynes,PoliceChief,stated that itwill take up to 18 months to replace the DARE officer. The reason
forthe time lag is that the new officer must be trained and then a trained officer must be selected and sent
to DARE training.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracymoved thata police officerbe hired andthe hoursofthe Police Department being
open tothe public be from 8 a.m.to 12 midnight,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
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X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Q COUNCIL ORGANIZATION
Mr.Pearce mentioned that the persons who have applied for the vacancy left on the Council by the
resignation of Mr.Rimple are Brent Reese,Daniel Le Blanc,James Liebrecht,Larry Shannon,and Shirley
Kvamme.
Therewassome discussion by the Council and itwastheconsensusthatthe Mayor set upa dateand time
for the interviews.
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reportedthatthe city received$52,738.48ininterest income for March
2000.
JI3U FINANCIAL REPORTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the quarterly financial reports.
jiyf'^y SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
jj>*Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported thatthe city received $227,242.15 in sales tax income and
$12,940.40 in transient rental income for March 2000.
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/-^TOURISM FACILITIES -HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thata meeting has been scheduled for Thursday,April 27at the
Hallmark Inn at 1 p.m. to discuss the best use of the hotel/motel tax funds.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at8:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The ^^^
regular meeting was adjourned at8:45 p.m.^--^f)
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