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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 8,2004
Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Lee Blackwell,Steve Shinn,Dick
Deane,and Jon Lane
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the May 25,2004 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that the city purchased ambulance equipment from
the City of Ephrata.The city saved $65,000 by purchasing the equipment this year rather than
waiting until next year as originally proposed.The equipment includes a 2001 Ford ambulance,a
life support auto ventilator,two cardiac monitors,SPO squared monitor,and IV pumps.This
equipment will not be available next year at this price.The funds will come from the Equipment
Rental Fund Balance.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane.
Mr.Shinn pointed out that this item was not included in the 2004 budget.
The motion passed with Mr.Shinn opposed.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on
a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval.
As of June 8, 2004 the Council does approve for payment vouches inthe amount of $515,942.49
and prepaid claims of $17,269.59 and $2,105.48.
PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
Fire Department:Matthew Armstrong,Paramedic/Firefighter,was introduced to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
{^_J Wastewater Discharge Permit:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a /C&7
wastewater discharge permit for Agron Corporation which is located in the Port area.
Wastewater Discharge Permit:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a /OS/
wastewater discharge permit for Weyerhaeuser Company.
Reouest to Sell Fireworks:Columbia Basin Sand Commandos has requested permission to sell
fireworks at 2135 W.Main.
Reouest to Sell Fireworks:Moses Lake High School Band Boosters and Columbia Basin Fast Pitch /03<r
Softball requested permission to sell fireworks at 831 S.Pioneer Way and 711 N. Stratford Road,
respectively.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Fire Hydrant:A resolution was presented which accepts an /0/3
easement for the installation of a fire hydrant at 2723 Peninsula Drive.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Police Department:A resolution was presented which accepts a ///7
$2,000 grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.The funds will be used to purchase
a portable breath test machine and a lap top computer fortraffic safety presentations.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Police Department:A resolution was presented which accepts a //7/
$1,496 grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.The funds will be used forovertime
during the traffic safety enforcement campaign from May 10 through June 6, 2004.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
TOURISM COMMISSION
Mayor Covey submitted the names of Troy Duzon, manager of Amerihost Inns, and Scott
Isherwood,owner of DaVinci's,to fill the vacancies on the Tourism Commission left by Alan
McFadin and LeRae Redal.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the appontment of Troy Duzon and Scott Isherwood to the
Tourism Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE _^
Mayor Covey stated that Troy Duzon has been appointed to the LodgingTax AdvisoryCommittee ^
to fill the vacancy left by Judy Ferguson.
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2004 BUDGET -2nd READING
An ordinance amending the 2004 budget was presented.
The ordinance amending the 2004 budget for the City ofMoses Lake,Washington was read by title C^)
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
/0/3 ORDINANCE -ABANDON EASEMENT -CRESTVIEW HEIGHTS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which abandons an easement located on Lots 8 and 9,Block 2,
Crestview Heights Major Plat,405 and 409 Crestview Drive.
The ordinance abandoning an easement in Crestview Heights was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
/Q/J ORDINANCE -ABANDON EASEMENT -LINGG ADDITION ALTERATION PLAT -2nd READING
An ordinancewas presentedwhich abandons an easementlocated on the Lingg Addition Alteration
Plat.
The ordinance abandoning an easement in Ling Addition Alteration Plat was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
THE SAND BAR -SIGN IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
Mary-Jo Day requested permission to place a sandwich board sign on the sidewalk in front of her
business at 204 W.Broadway,in the C-1.Central Business District,Zone.City regulations require
that the sign not exceed 4'in height and 8 square feet per face and that it be removed at the close
of business.The Planning Commission recommended that the request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
//<^Cp SAGE VISTA 1stADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT -FINDINGS OF FACT
The Findings,Conclusions,and Decision on the appeal of the Planning Commission approval of
the Sage Vista 1st Addition Preliminary Platwas presented.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Findings,Conclusions,and Decision be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
//OS"COMMUNITY PARK
A list of proposed names for the Moses Lake Community Park was presented.f)
Mr.Blackwell submitted a letter outlining his reasons for not renaming the park.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Moses Lake Community Park be renamed Blue Heron
Park,seconded by Mr.Pearce.
Mr.Shinn felt the park should be named after Chief Moses.
Mr.Blackwell felt that there is no reason to change the name of the park given the fact that the
citizens of Moses Lake do not seem to see a need for a name change.
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There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that the Department of
Transportation will not include "community"in a sign along the interstate.That is one of the
reasons for a change to the name ofthe park.
The motion passed with Mr.Shinn and Mr.Blackwell opposed.
LAKE CLEAN-UP
Mr.Pearce stated that he discussed with Tom Dent,Chairman of the Moses Lake Advisory
^Committee,the draft of the letter concerning the water quality of Moses Lake.Mr.Dent is now
l/'requesting that the different agencies and interested parties send their own letters to the
^^^Department of Ecology rather than endorsing the letter from the Moses Lake Advisory Committee.
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BOOMTOWN.USA __,
Mayor Covey pointed out that the City of Moses Lake was named one of the top 100 small cities
in the book"Boomtown USA:The 7 Vz Keys to Big Success in Small Towns".The bookwas written
by Jack Schultz who will be speaking in Moses Lake on June 22 at the Hallmark Inn. He felt it
might be beneficial for the Council and department heads to attend this event.
Itwas suggested that Jack Schultz be provided with a proclamation from the city.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Mayor Covey was concerned about the number of cars running red lights.///7
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Police Department is aware ofthe problem and
the city has ordered some equipment to help identify those who run the red lights.
There was some discussion on how the equipment will work.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Fred Haynes,Police Chief,gave a report on the Police Department.He mentioned that the Police
Department is committed to community oriented policing,which is a philosophy of encouraging
community involvement in policing the community.He explained the different programs and
\^J activities the Police Department is active in - Boys and Girls Club,Safety PUP (fingerprinting
identification),Drug Free/Gun Free Zones,Bike Patrol,Community Crime Prevention Projects,
Traffic Safety/Citizen/Volunteer Patrol,Community Policy Advisory Board, Traffic Tip Line,School
Resource Program,Community Policing Resource Center,INET,Moses Lake Regional Tactical
Response Team,Multi-Jurisdictional Traffic Task Force, Honor Guard,Volunteer Program,
Chaplaincy Program, Internship Program, Monthly Citizen Survey,Crime Watch - Tip Line,
Speakers Bureau,Foot Patrol,Community Code Compliance,Patrol Advisory Cards,Rewards
Program,and Community Policing -Case Follow Up.
AMBULANCE REPORT
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the Health Law Judge has signed an agreed order
that grants the city the relief requested.This order will require that the process to begin again to
award a second trauma verification license in the Moses Lake area.The process will follow the
rules of the Department of Health.This means that any qualifying,interested entity may apply for
a second trauma verification license in the Moses Lake area.Currently the city has a license that
includes areas outside of the city's limits. Ifthe city is not the successful applicant for a second
trauma verification license,the city's response area will probably be changed to just include the
city's limits.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -PROJECT UPDATE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed a list from the Community Development Director
showing the progress of the various projects in the city.
ANNEXATION -ASPI PROPERTIES
^Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the ASPI Group,has requested the annexation of^)their property located north of Harris Road,east ofPatton Boulevard,south of21st Street,and west
of the railroad tracks some time in the future.
ROYAL SLOPE RAILWAY
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated thatSharon Wylie from Clark Countyhas provided aletter
to the cityasking ifthe cityis interested ina jointeconomic development.ClarkCounty is looking
at establishing a short line railroad and needs rail.Clark County is interested in the railroad
between Othello and Royal City,which is owned by the State of Washington.It has not been used
much inthe last 20 years.The Portof Royal Slope is not in favor of this project. This is simply in
the discussion stage at this time.
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,L|£j SENIOR OPPORTUNITY AND SERVICES
Myrna Anderson,Executive Director,Moses Slake Senior Opportunity &Services,submitted a
financial report for 2003.
/0&SPRING CLEAN-UP COSTS
A report on the Spring Clean-up costs showed that the city spent $11,602.95 in 2004.
/C&OA BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The May 2004 Building Activity Report was presented.
/Q03 INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city earned $21,621.89 in investment income
for the month of May 2004.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that the city received $298,779.75 in sales tax and
$22,531.20 in transient rental income in May 2004.
STANDARD AND POOR'S 2002 CREDIT PROFILE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that Standard &Poor's has given the city an A- rating.
H^b BROADWAY -SNOW REMOVAL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Department of Transportation has submitted a
bill to the city in the amount of $9,522.88 for snow plowing on Broadway during the 2003-2004
winter season.He pointed out that the city has no contract with the Department of Transportation
for snow removal.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request for reimbursement from the Department of
Transportation be tabled,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
CIVIC CENTER PARK -RESTROOM
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that with the restroom in the Civic Center Park the city
can have either a drinking fountain or a sink.A sink was requested by the Farmer's Market.
Mr.Shinn stated that the Board of the Farmer's Market has determined that a sink is not really
necessary.
It was the consensus of the Council that a drinking fountain be installed.
2005 DRAFT PRELIMINARY BUDGET
A draft of a proposed preliminary 2005 budget was submitted.If I-864 is passed,it will mean the
loss of about $650,000.One proposed budget shows the effect of the passage of I-864 distributed
over all city departments.The other proposed budget shows the effect if the loss of funds came
out of just the Parks and Recreation Department.Distributing the loss of funds over several
departments means the loss of 13 positions.Thatwill mean less effective or efficient departments.
Dr.Covey wanted to know how to get this information out to the public.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that city staff has been responding to the few requests
for information on this subject.
There was some discussion concerning an election for a levy lid lift.If the citizens of Moses Lake
vote to left the levy lid,that will keep the city from losing the $650,000.Lifting the levy lid by one
cent will only increase the property tax by about $8,000,but it will prevent the loss of the $650,000
if I-864 is adopted.
Council directed staff to provide a draft ordinance concerning a levy lid lift.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the City of Othello is hosting a forum discussion on I-864 on June 28 at 7
p.m.in the Council Chambers in Othello.
Mr.Blackwell stated that he would attend the meeting.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Ronald C.Covey,Mayor
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