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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 8,2000
Council Present: Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy, Tom Porter,Lee Blackwell,Ron Covey, and Brent Reese
Absent:Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the July 11 meeting be approved,seconded by Mr.
Blessing, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
^J Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director asrequired by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090, have been recordedon a listing whichhas
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Counciland noted upon said listforthe
Council meeting ofAugust8,2000 for the funds listed below areapproved in theamountof$1,075,202.56.
GENERAL FUND $88,936.60 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 89,059.03
TOURISM ACTIVITIES 12,000.00 SANITATION FUND 95,598.82
STREET 13,091.43 AIRPORT 53.67
STREET REPAIR &RECON 75,179.41 UNEMPL COMP INS 3,862.88
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 124,716.89 SELF INSURANCE 3,109.18
1998 REFUNDING GOB 120,910.32 CENTRAL SERVICES 77,274.59
STREET IMPROVEMENT 208,164.48 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 64,794.93
1994 BOND FUND 35,187.50 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 47,262.36
TOTAL $1,075,202.56
Prepaid Claims:Prepaidclaims 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 City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved inthe amount of $210,225.71 forallfunds.
GENERAL FUND $8,297.83 PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 15.07
STREET 892.71 WATER/SEWER 388.14
TOURISM FUND 200,000.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 4.11
STREET REPAIR/RECON 5.38 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 614.77
STREET IMPROVEMENT 7.70 TOTAL $210,225.71
O Claim Checks:Checks 5693 through 5854 issued on July 24 through August 4,2000 were approved for
payment at the Council meeting held on August8,2000 in the total amount of $856,453.82.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 31,2000 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City Council
set forthin Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 16156 through 16162 inthe amount
of $1,152.66.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August4,2000 havingbeen approved pursuanttothe ruleofthe CityCouncil
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 16163 through 16430 inthe amount
of $90,176.91.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Contract -ELMS -Police Arbitration:A contract was presented with ELMS,Inc.for professional services /OV3
in the interest arbitration betweenthe city andTeamstersLocal #760representing the city's police officers.
Ratification of the CityManager's signaturewas requested.
Resolution -Easement -Cascade Vallev Water District:A resolution was presented which grants an
easement to Cascade ValleyWater District for installing a water mainto theirnew reservoir inthe west
parking lotof the GrantCounty Fairgrounds.
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Resolution -Surplus Property:A resolution was presented which declared property surplus and authorized XV 7
its sale.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that theConsent Agenda beapproved,seconded byMr.Porter,and passed\_J unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
CHEMI-CON MATERIALS CORP - EXPANSIONOFWATER SERVICE
?i?J?11irCon Materlals CorP-formerly U.S.KDK,is proposing an expansion and is in need of approximately ^^400,000gpdof additional waterusage.
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Carl Barr,Site Manager,stated that Chemi-Con Materials stated that by September 1the parent corporation
in Japan will determine whether or notto proceed with expansion of the plant in Moses Lake.If the
expansion takes place,they will need 390,000 gpd by 2002 which will be reduced to 300,000 by 2003 with
the use of air cooled heatenchanters.The long termgoal isto reduce the need for waterfurther.Chemi-
Con also recycles the water several times.He requested confirmation from the Council thatChemi-Con
would still be authorized touse412,000 gpd that was previously approved bythe City Council
There was some discussion by the Council and itwas determined that the Council had previously approved
412,000 gpd andwouldstand bythat agreement.
The Council directed staff to provide written confirmation ofthe city's agreement to provide up to 412 000 f**\
g.p.d.to Chem.-Con Materials.
NEW CITY HALL
Art Nordling,Integrus Architecture,gave some background on the process used in designing the proposed
new cityhall.The new city hall will be located atthe siteofthe old fire station andthe Soil Conservation
building will bedemolished tomake room for additional parking spaces.Thecurrent Council Chambers will
beremodeled for the expansion ofthe Police Department and the Parks and Recreation Department.The
existing City Hall will also be remodeled to housing the Community Development Department and the
Engineering Division.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that acouple ofdesigns for the new city hall were discussed
bythe Council during retreat.Oneofthe designs included space for the museum.The Council wasnot
interested in housing the museum in city hall but also felt that the other design did not allow for expansion
and growth.The architect was provided with the comments from the Council and came up with the
proposed design. The submitted design includeda full basement ratherthan a halfbasementand retained
the space previouslydesignated forthe museum.
Bill James,Integrus Architecture,displayed a scale model of the proposed city hall and wentoverthe
drawings.The building was designed to accommodate growth in stafffor the next50 years.Thecostof
the construction and the remodeling ofthe existing buildings will run about $4million.It is proposed that
the project be let for bid in January 2001 and completion is scheduled for the spring of2002.
There wassome discussion bythe Council and a study session wasset for Tuesday,August 15at7 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
l/OS*MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY PARK -MATRIX COMPANY -.
Cheryl Bains,Matrix,requested permission toservebeerandwineatthe MosesLakeCommunity Park on
Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. There will be a designated area where the food and
beverages willbe consumed.
Ms. Bains stated that about 60 adults will be attending this function.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Matrix company be granted permission to serve beer and wine
inthe Moses Lake Community Parkon Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20,2000,seconded by Mr.
Blessing,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -SIX-YEAR STREET PROGRAM -PUBLIC HEARING
A resolution was presented which establishes the six year street construction program for2001 -2006.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed
unanimously.
The resolution amending the six year street construction program for2001-2006 was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and passed
unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
if ORDINANCES -HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS -2ND READING ^
Ordinances were presented which bring Chapters 18.54 and 19.06 into conformance with existing city
practices.
Theordinance amending Chapter 18.54 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Off-Street Parking and
Loading"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Tracy, and passed unanimously.
//*i~L/Tne ordinance amending Chapter 19.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Interim Classification
'and Designation ofWetlands and Regulations for the Interim Conservation and Protection ofWetlands"was
read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the second reading ofthe ordinancebe adopted, seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which would allow a businesstopaytheentireyear's utility occupational tax
at the end ofthe fourth quarter, providedthe prioryear's tax was $200 or less.
Theordinance amending Chapter3.30oftheMosesLake Municipal Codeentitled "Utility Occupational Tax"
_was read bytitle only.
K^J Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading oftheordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.
Porter,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER AND SEWER RATES -2ND READING
An ordinance waspresentedwhich changesthechargesforresidential sewerratesfor both 2000and 2001.
In calculating theamounts,thewrong figures were inadvertently used which resulted in a slightly higher rate
being charged.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT -ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE
Ron Cone,Finance Director,has requested an additional employee inthe Finance Department.The new
employee is needed inorder to assist the cityinmeeting its state and GASB reportingrequirements.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed an additional letter fromthe Finance Directorwhich outlines
i \the needforan additional employeeinthe FinanceDepartment.He mentioned thatthe city is obligated to
v—/provideinformationand reports and an additional employee is needed.Funds forthis employee will come
out of the General Fund and possibly some otherfunds as well.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the request for an additional employee in the Finance Department be
approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING PERMIT STATUS REPORT
GilbertAlvarado, CommunityDevelopment Director,submitted a report on the time frame for approval of
building permits.TheDepartmenthas reducedthetimeittakes toissuea building permit fora singlefamily
residence from 23 days to 9.5days and the timeforsign permitsfrom 21 days to 5 days.
BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES -1ST PITCH CEREMONY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe Council is scheduled to throw outthe first pitch ofthe
Babe Ruth World Series.Opening ceremoniesare on Saturday,August 12at 10:30 a.m.
Mr.Tracy,Mr.Blackwell,Mr.Reese, and Dr.Covey will be able toattend.
I J BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT ....y,
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the building activity report for July 2000.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $271,125.18 in salestax revenues on June30and$284,312.57 on July 31.The city also received transient rental income of $21,185.16 on June 30 ,iS
and $27,519.50 on July 31.He mentioned that the revenue received in July includes the Wheeler Road '
annexation area.
SISTER CITY VISIT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the delegation from Yonezawa,Japan will arrive on August /£0$
17 and there will bea dinner reception atthe MAC at7 p.m.
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YONEZAWA BOULEVARD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there will beadedication ofYonezawa Boulevard at1:30 p m
on Friday,August 18.
/057 LIGHT/HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the Council had requested the Planning
Commission to research permitted and conditional uses for the Light and Heavy Industrial Zones.After
somediscussion,itwastheconsensus oftheCommission that discussion onpermitted and conditional usesintheLightandHeavyIndustrialZonesshouldwaituntilaftercompletionofthereviewofthe C*}
Comprehensive Planand the rewriteof the Shoreline Master Plan.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that ifthe Council feels that there ismore urgency tothis
item,the Council canso direct the Planning Commission andstafforthe Council could work onthe issue
itself.
It wasthe consensus ofthe Council tohave the Planning Commission look atpermitted and conditional uses
in the Light and Heavy Industrial Zones after completion ofthereview oftheComprehensive Plan.
0^GRANT COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,reported that the Growth Management Hearings Board has reaffirmed that the
County Wide Planning Policies are mandatory and the county's Comprehensive Plan fails to comply with
two areas ofthe policies.The county's Comprehensive Plan as it relates tothe RAIDs is non-compliant.
Since no one challenged the county's master industrial plan development process,it is compliant.The
Board confirmed that since the populations allocated tothe UGAs were not challenged,it is not an issue.
The industrial and commercial useallocations existing in thecounty are non-compliant since they were not
addressed in the Comprehensive Plan.The Board confirmed that only non-urban densities may exist
outsideofthe Urban Growth Area.It is anticipated thatthe minimum lot size outsideofan Urban Growth
Area will be 10acres.The Board will issuea second opinion regarding the city's motion for clarification on
the other issues raisedby the city.
The regular meetingwas adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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