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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 25,2000
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy,Tom Porter,Lee Blackwell,RonCovey,and
Brent Reese
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthe minutesof the July 11 meeting be approved,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claimscertified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded ona listing whichhas
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers includedonthe belowlistas modifiedby the Counciland noted upon said listforthe
Council meeting of July 25, 2000 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $428,7701.67.
GENERAL FUND $26,722.98 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 185,490.17
STREET 29,367.25 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,829.43
STREET REPAIR &RECON 1,402.14 SANITATION FUND 36,889.06
EQUIPMENT LEASES 8,818.44 AIRPORT 70.00
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 128.18 UNEMPL COMP INS 375.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 2,864.91 SELF INSURANCE 1,675.26
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 15.80 CENTRAL SERVICES 24,999.57
WATER/SEWER 49,622.02 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 36,380.91
1992 BOND FUND 151.13 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20,830.92
FIREMANS PENSION 15.00
LID #56 1,053.50
TOTAL $428,701.67
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrolpolicyapproved bythe CityCouncilhas been
recorded on a listing which has been made availableto the CityCouncil.The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $12,021.39 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $9,127.89 CENTRAL SERVICES 23.97
STREET 3.02 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10.59
INSURANCE FUND 2,855.92 TOTAL $12,021.39
Claim Checks:Checks 5474 through 5692 issued on July 10 through July 21,2000 were approved for
payment at the Council meeting held on July 25,2000 in the total amount of $1,480,067.84.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 21,2000 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the CityCouncil
set forthin Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 15885 through 16154 inthe amount
of $91,148.73.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work -1999 Downtown Signal Coordination Project ///~7
Spectrum has completed work on the1999 Downtown Signal Coordination Project.The work should be
accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Six Year Street Program: A public hearing was set for August 8 to consider the Six Year Street Program.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the ConsentAgendabe approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed
unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
JANITORIAL CONTRACT
,Staff recommended that the bid for the janitorial contract beawarded to Ultra-Klean Janitorial.^Addendum
V #1 was not submitted with this bid and Council would need to waive this irregularity before awarding the
contract.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the bid irregularity be waived and the bid be awarded to Ultra-Klean
Janitorialin the amount of$81,403.54,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
GRANT COUNTY PUD -VARIANCE
In 1999 the PUD requested and received a variance to the Community Standards in order to install fiber
optic cable on existing overhead lines rather than place it underground.The PUD is now requesting they
be allowed to extend the fiberoptic cable fromThird Avenue down Dogwood to Broadway to serve the Skills
Resource Center School.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Porter moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and
passed unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY PUD -VARIANCE
The GrantCounty PUD requested a varianceinorderto relocate seven powerpoles on Peninsula Drive in
preparationforthe new l-90/Broadway interchange project.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -CREST ISLAND ANNEXATION -PUBLIC HEARING/1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which annexes Crest Islandtothe city.The islandislocated inLewis Horn and
is proposed to be zoned Public.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
ActionTaken:Mr.Portermoved thatthe public hearingbe closed,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and passed
unanimously.
The ordinanceannexing propertycommonly known as Crest Islandtothe Cityof Moses Lake,Washington,
and incorporatingthe samewithinthe corporate limitsofthe Cityof Moses Lake, and which establishes the
zoning was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Tracymoved thatthe first readingofthe ordinancebe approvedandthe second reading
and a publichearingbe set for September 12,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which would allowa business to pay the entire year's utility occupational tax
at the end of the fourth quarter, provided the prioryear's tax was $200 or less.
Ron Cone, Finance Director,explained thatthe city receives many quarterly checks invery small amounts,
some for less than $1,for the utility taxes.In orderto providecost savings forboth businesses andthe city,
it was feltthat any tax owing of $200 or less could be paidat the end of the fourthquarter.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 3.30 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER AND SEWER RATES -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which changes the charges for residential sewerrates forboth 2000and 2001.
Incalculating the amounts,the wrong figures were inadvertently usedwhich resulted ina slightly higher rate
being charged.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Tracy, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES -HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS -1ST READING
Ordinances were presented which bring Chapters 18.54 and 19.06 into conformance with existing city
practices.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.54ofthe Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled"Off-Street Parking and
Loading"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
\_J Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 19.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Interim Classification //^/
and Designationof Wetlands and Regulations forthe InterimConservation and ProtectionofWetlands"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.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LIGHTHOUSE LANE SHORT PLAT -VARIANCES
Mitch Molitor has submitted the nine lot Lighthouse Lane Short Plat located on Peninsula Drive in a R-1
Zone, Single Family Residential. The Planning Commission recommended thatthe LighthouseLaneShort
Plat be approved with the following variances:
1.Varianceto delay constructionofcurbs and sidewalks on Peninsula Drive withthe stipulation that
a covenant be required to run with the land for the improvements at a future date.
2. Variancetoallowfora50'right-of-way for LighthouseLaneratherthanthe required 60'right-of-way.
3.Variance on the lot depth of Lots 7 and 3.
The Planning Commission recommended that the request fora variance forno sidewalks on Lighthouse
Lane be denied as well as the variance for a 6" water line rather than the required 8" water line down
Lighthouse Lane.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director, pointed out that an additional variance would be
needed for the side lot lines for Lots 3,4,6, and 7 and also requested a clarification from the Council that
Lakeside Drivewould not need to be extended through this plat.
There was some discussion by the Council on the requested 6"water line.
Dave Helms, FireChief,mentioned that on a dead end linethere could be a problem inprovidingadequate
fire flow with a 6"line.
Mr.Molitor explained that the plat was reconfigured to more closely meet the requirements of the
Engineering Division. He mentioned that he has already procured the materials to installthe 6"water line
since there is an existing 6" water line in Peninsula Drive.The reason for requesting no sidewalks on
Lighthouse Lane isto remain consistentwith other existing cul de sacs off ofPeninsula.He mentioned that
he would be willingto provide a covenant for the sidewalks on Lighthouse Lane
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the Lighthouse Lane Short Plat be approved with the following
variances:
1.Variance to delay construction ofcurbs and sidewalks on Peninsula Drivewith the stipulation that
a covenant be required to run with the land for the improvements at a future date.
2. Variance toallowfora 50'right-of-wayforLighthouse Lane ratherthanthe required60'right-of-way.
3.Variance on the lot depth of Lots 7 and 3.
4.Variance on the side lot lines for Lots 3,4,6,and 7
5.Variance to the requirement to extend Lakeside Drive through the plat
6.Variance fora 6"water main on Lighthouse Lane
and that requestto defer sidewalk improvements on Lighthouse Lane be denied,seconded by Mr.Blessing,
and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SECOND LAKE CROSSING
The CityCouncil previously indicated a desire to again studythe second lake crossing issueand downtown
circulation.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that a study session beset forAugust 15 at 7 p.m. inthe Council Chambers,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
Staff was requested to make a presentation and recommendation on the second lake crossing,Stratford
{^J Road,and downtown circulation.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COVENANTS
Mr.Blessing questioned the use of covenants for future improvements.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney,mentioned that when a covenant is established foran improvement,that
improvement,whether for water, sewer, or street, should be placed within the city's appropriate capital
improvement list. This willensure that the improvementto be made through the covenant procedure is not
forgotten.
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XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $128,039.06 in investment income in June 2000.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS
Quarterly financial reports were distributed.
WHEELER ROAD/ROAD L INTERSECTION
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the city has gathered information on traffic accidents
and traffic counts fortheWheeler Road and Road Lintersection.One ofthe waysto addresses the problem
is to reduce the speed limit in this area.Itwas previously recommended that the speed limit on Wheeler
Road be 35 mph from Highway 17 to 200'beyond Road Land the speed limiton Road L remain at 50 mph.
Another solution would be a street light at this intersection.
Itwasthe consensus oftheCouncil that staffbring backthe speed limitordinance aftera decision has been
made by the State on the speed limiton Broadway.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss legal
matters. The executive session wasadjournedat 8:10 p.pa^and the regularmeeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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