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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 13,2004
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 June 22,2004 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^->Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on
a listingwhich has been made available to the Council forapproval.
As ofJuly13,2004 the Council does approve for payment vouches inthe amount of $1,713,519.62
and prepaidclaims of $670.35, $89,529.88, $529,168.29, and $7,304.39.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring July 18-24,2004 as National Aquatic Week was read in its entirety.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Municipal Services:Employee Service Awards were presented to Bill Maddox for 20 years of
service;Bruce Strait and David Thompson for 15 years of service;and Mike Moro for 10 years of
service.
Community Development:An Employee Service Award was presented to Sue Mahaney for 20
years of service.
Police:Employee Service Awards were presented to Dean Mitchell for 25 years of service and
Dave Ruffin for 20 years of service.
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Fire:An Employee Service Award was presented to Dave Helms for 25 years of service.
Finance: An Employee Service Award was presented to Ron Cone for 15 years of service.
Executive:An Employee Service Award was presented to Joseph K.Gavinski for 25 years of
service.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance -Westlake Tracts Zone Change -2nd Reading: An ordinance was presented which
changes the zoning for Westlake Tracts from Public to C-2,General Commercial and Business.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the ConsentAgenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
2004 PAVER PROJECT
The city received two bids for the 2004 Paver Project.This project would result in pavers being
installed at Advantage GMAC,Washington Trust Bank,Ries and Kenison,and Key Bank.Staff
recommended that the bid be awarded to North Central Construction.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid for the 2004 Paver Project be awarded to North
Central Construction in the amount of $231,090.10,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
[^J PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
WATER QUALITY PROGRAM
James Bellatty, Ron McBride, and Dave Knight of the Department of Ecology gave a presentation
on the water quality program as it pertains to Moses Lake and provided various handouts.
Tom Dent,Chairman of the Moses Lake Advisory Committee,reported on the efforts of the
committee as it relates to the clean up of Moses Lake and provided various handouts.
There was some discussion bythe Council.No action was taken.
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SELF HELP FUNDS -ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary Club of Moses Lake requested $10,000 from the self-help funds to be added to the
$55,000 theyare providing tothe cityfor the all children accessible playground to be build nextto
the aquatic center.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Shinn, and
passed unanimously.
////MOSES LAKE MURAL SOCIETY -REQUEST FOR FUNDS
The Moses Lake Mural Society requested $2,500 for the purpose of purchasing supplies and
assuring the completion ofthe Chief Moses Mural.The funds will also assistwith the continuation
of the program.The Society is proposing additional muralsto commemorate the following - the
rodeo, importantcitizens such as Monty Holm,the dams,children art and story telling,farming
history,outdoor recreation,commercial enterprises,and downtown development.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted to provide $2,500 to the Moses Lake
Mural Society,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
10^ORDINANCE-JAMES CHEVROLET ANNEXATION/ZONING-PUBLIC HEARING-2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of approximately 12.74 acres of
property on Road L NE, Lot 3,Sparks Short Plat #2.The property is proposed to be zoned C-2,
General Commercial and Business.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the James Chevrolet property,to the City
of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of
Moses Lake,and which provides for the assumption ofexisting indebtedness was read bytitle only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.^""^
ORDINANCE -MCCONKIE/JORGENSEN ANNEXATION/ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - 2nd
READING
An ordinance was presented which provides forthe annexation of approximately 10.71 acres of
propertyon Nelson Road located east of the LDS Church. The propertyis proposed to be zoned
R-1,Single Family Residential.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the McConkie/Jorgensen property, to the
Cityof Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporatingthe same withinthe corporate limitsof the City
of Moses Lake, and which provides forthe assumption of existing indebtedness was read by title
only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING
A resolution was presented which establishes the six year street program for 2005 -2010.
The resolution to amend Resolution No.2549Transportation Improvement Program for 2005-2010
was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - AMEND WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the waterand sewer connectionsby segregating the
three parcels of Lot3,Parkplace Plaza Major Plat Binding Site Plan so thatthe reimbursements
may be paid individually.
The ordinance amending Chapter13.08of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Waterand
Sewer Connections"was read by title only.
^—J Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Shinn, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND BUILDING PERMITS -1st READING
An ordinance was presentedwhichamends Chapter 16.02,Building Permits,to bring the cityinto
compliance with state law.Also provided was a resolution establishing the fees.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.02 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Building
Permits"was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointedout that the resolution should not be
adopted until the second reading of the ordinance is adopted. He mentioned thatthe fees have
been established by state law.Heexplained the appeal process for the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2004 BUDGET -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2004 budget.
The ordinanceamending the 2004 budget for the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington was readby title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed.
^J RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -HOLMES BROTHERS.INC./DVC*
A resolution was presented which accepts $100 from Holmes Brothers,Inc.The funds are to be
used to purchase a traffic control enforcer lightfor monitoring intersections.
The resolutionaccepting a donation to the Moses Lake Police Departmentwas read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -PCI YOUTH BASEBALL /O/uo
A resolutionwas presented which accepts $505 from PCI Youth Baseball in memory ofViola Miller.
The funds are to be used towards Larson youth baseball.
The resolution accepting donations totaling $505 in memory of Viola Miller for Larson Youth
Baseball was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT EASEMENT
A resolution was presented which accepts from Ronald and Janice Otto an easement for installing
30 feet of storm drain line and a drywall at 618 Laguna Drive.
The resolution accepting an easement to the City of Moses Lake from Ronald and Janice Otto was
i)readby title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION - BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CITY /0/,,
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A resolution was presented which would allow the city to place a precast concrete restroom at
Lakeview Park which is currently unplatted.
The resolution allowing the City of Moses Lake to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
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Staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe 2004 Chip Seal Project. This project would
provide forthe chip sealing of various streets in the city.The firstbid package is for construction
inthe amount of $140,000 to $160,000.The second bid package is forconstruction inthe amount
of $255,000 to $290,000 in case an additional $150,000 in funding isavailable.f~*\
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the additional $150,000 forthis projectis available
inthe General Fund and recommended that the Council approve the largerbid.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for the larger chip seal
project,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/OVO.WHEELER ROAD PROPERTY MARKETING CONTRACT
)Cp Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
Wayne A. Hall,appraiser,has estimated the value of the city's property on Wheeler Road at
$1,700,000.A Commercial/Industrial Exclusive Sale and Listing Agreement would allow Mr.Hall
to act as the city's listing agent with regard to marketing the city's Wheeler Road property.A
certified appraisal will cost the city about $5,000 and the commission for the selling agent is about
5%,which is always negotiable.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the financing information for this project and the
financial picture for the city.
There wassome discussion bythe Council.f~\
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the sale of the property be tabled,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed with Mr.Deane opposed.
Mr.Pearce felt the city should proceed with the new public works building at the Municipal Airport
because of the favorable interest rates at this time.
Mr.Shinn felt that the Council should have a study session on this project in order to thoroughly
discuss the issue.
Mr.Deane stated that he wanted to proceed with the sale of the city's property on Wheeler Road
and also was in favor of the new facility at the Municipal Airport.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that this item be tabled until more information is available on
the cost of moving the facility from its existing site,seconded by Mr.Shinn, and failed with Mr.
Shinn,Mr.Blackwell,and Mr.Reese in favor, and Mr.Pearce,Mr.Deane,Mr.Lane,and Mayor
Covey opposed.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be directed to proceed with the construction of a new
cityshop on property adjacent to the Municipal Airport,seconded by Mr.Deane.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
The motion passed with Mr.Blackwelland Mr.Shinn opposed.
RIDGECREST SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE//J?L?
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested a subdivision variance for the Ridgecrest f"^
Short Plat in order to have right-of-way slightly less than the required 60'for a short portion of
Virginia Street.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained thatanadjacent property owner has
an existing fence which encroaches less than half a foot into what would bethe right-of-way for
Virginia Street.The owner does not wish to move the fence and has refused the offer ofthe
developer to move the fence.He pointed outthat the city requires requests for variances tobe
submitted prior to preliminary plat approval.The preliminary plat for this development hasalready
been approved.
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Mr.Bloom stated thatthe preliminary platwas approvedand the utilities have been installed,gravel
has been laid, and the curbs are in for Virginia Street. Where Virginia Street intersects with
Crestview Drive a property owner has erected a fence which encroaches between 3"and 6"into
the right-of-way.The ownerofthe property has filed an action to obtain ownership ofthis small
strip of land underthe adverse possession law sincethe fence has been in for7 years.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the variance request be approved with the stipulation that if
the property owner seekingthe title tothe property wherethefenceencroaches is successful,then
the property owner shall provide an easement to the city allowing for a full 60'of right-of-way,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SUPERFUND CLAIM -WELLFIELD SITE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city should be receiving some reimbursement
forthefundsexpended on attorney's fees related tothe clean upofthe TCE in the city's wells.
POPULATION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe Office of Financial Management has indicated
that the city's new population is 16,110.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Ron Cone,Finance Director,distributed the final Annual Financial Report. He stated thatthis report
was completed on timedue to the efforts of Bob Taylor,Roxanne Reindl,and Linda Biesel.
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AIRPORT FINANCIAL REPORT ^,
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the financial report forthe Municipal Airport.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
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The June 2004 Building Activity Report was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT ?
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reportedthat the city earned $19,597.30 in investmentincome
for the month of June 2004.
QUARTERLY AMBULANCE REPORT ^^
The ambulance report for the quarter ending June 30,2004 was presented.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report for the quarter ending June 30,2004 was presented.
GAMBLING TAX REPORT
The city received $92,564.05 in gambling taxes for the quarter ending June 30,2004.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $286,344.32 insajes_tax-aad_.
$21,107.14 in transient rental income in June 2004.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
ATTEST:-Ronald C. Covey, Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director""
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