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2004 08 24^J 6145 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL August 24,2004 Council Present: Ron Covey,Brent Reese,Lee Blackwell,Steve Shinn, Dick Deane,and Jon Lane Absent:Richard Pearce PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Covey led the Council inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. MINUTES:Mr.Shinn moved that the minutes of the July 27,2004 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved, seconded by Mr.Reese,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 of August 24,2004 the Council does approve for payment vouches in the amount of $752,656.13 and prepaid claims of $88,270.53. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS Public Works Division Judi Ellis,Water Quality Specialist,was presented with plaques for completing classes to be certified as a Cross Connection Control Specialist and Water Distribution Manager I. Randy Stewart,Maintenance Worker II,was presented with a plaque for completing classes to be certified as a Water Distribution Manager 2. CONSENT AGENDA Resolution -Accept Donation - T-Ball Program: A resolution was presented which accepts $250 from the Moses Lake Wal-Mart.The funds are to be used for equipment for the Parks and Recreation T-Ball Program. /O/* /oY(p Resolution -Accept Improvements -Ridaecrest Short Plat:A resolution was presented which /'<xCp \^J accepts streetand utility improvements installed as part ofthe Ridgecrest Short Plat project. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS INSURANCE -CANFIELD AND ASSOCIATION Eric Homer,Canfield and Associates,requested time before the Council./a?/ Mayor Covey pointed out that the issue of the city's insurance was decided at the last meeting and there was no purpose in having Canfield and Associates address the Council at this time. Mr.Homer stated that he was aware that the Council had changed the city's insurance but wished to explain their position to the Council. There was some discussion. Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that Mr.Homer be allowed to make a presentation to the Council, seconded by Mr.Blackwell. There was some additional discussion by the Council. K^_J The motion failed with Mr.Shinn in favor. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -CREATE GRANT AND DONATION FUND -2ND READING IO/0 An ordinance was presented which creates a Grant and Donation Fund. The ordinance creating a Grant and Donation Fund was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. 6146 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,2004 O /O ORDINANCE -CREATE PARK ASSESSMENT FEE FUND - 2ND READING An ordinance was presented which creates a Park Assessment Fee Fund. The ordinance creating a Park Assessment Fee Fund was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. /Q£7 ORDINANCE -CREATE MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS -2ND READING -^ An ordinance was presented which regulates the operation of motorized foot scooters. The ordinance creating Chapter 10.44 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Motorized Foot Scooters"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. \Q& //7/ p li> ORDINANCE -AMEND SPEED LIMITS -1st READING An ordinance was presented which adopts speed limits forall internal and access roadways located on the Municipal Airport. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Speed Limits" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS WELL 10 PUMPHOUSE PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the Well 10 Pumphouse Project.The project consists of replacing the existing building with a new building with new electrical,telemetry,and control systems. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION GIS AGREEMENT An agreement was presented from Grant County which will allowthe city to obtain the updated information contained in the Grant County Geographical Information System. Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement, seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS J/07 VISION 2020 Mr.Lane stated that there will be a presentation on Walkable Communities by Dan Burden,which ties into the city's downtown revitalization efforts, and he would like the city to support the downtown revitalization. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received a request for some administrative or management assistance forVision 2020.The city has no personnel available that could provide this assistance.He mentioned that it may be possible to use some city funds to hire a person or contract with someone to provide this assistance.There are funds available in the Capital Improvement Fund thatcould be used for this purpose.He stated that Mr.Burden will have some specific ideas for improvements to the downtown area. There was some discussion bythe Council. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the city contact Vision 2020 with regard to funding a person to assist with the downtown improvements,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. n n 6147 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,2004 INSURANCE Mr.Shinn stated that "A little over a year ago,Council directed the City Manager to bring back to Council an analysis and bids for renewal of the city's insurance coverage for Council's consideration.The City Manager has failed to provide these bids and analysis as Council directed. This has resulted in a majority of Council to decide at its last meeting to change carriers at an increased cost of 35.5%or approximately $80,000 to over $300,000.I believe the City Manager was biased in the information furnished to Council as he wanted to change carriers at any cost without Council's review.Due to the cost difference;Ifault a majority of Council for not insisting on a proper review before changing carriers." PARKS Mr.Deane requested an update on areas where additional parks are needed.//oLS Spencer Grigg, Park and Recreation Director,stated that the deficiencies in parks has been researched and a map has been developed.The Parks and Recreation Commission will be considering the three most pressing areas of need at their September meeting. The recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be presented to the Council in the near future. YONEZAWA/GUNPO EXCHANGES Mayor Covey pointed out that there were several scheduling conflicts between the Yonezawa students and the group from Gunpo.He suggested that one of the groups possibility come in around the 4lh of July. Mr.Blackwell stated that he would raise the question at their next meeting. Mayor Covey stated that the gift from Yonezawa this year was a set of Kindo Sticks and requested staff to find out the proper way to display them. WCIA DELEGATE Mayor Covey stated that he appointed Joseph K.Gavinski as the city's full board delegate to WCIA and Ron Cone,Finance Director,as the alternate full board delegate. DIVISION STREET/1-190 OVERPASS/INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPING Mr.Deane requested an update on the 1-90 overpass. Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that a meeting has been scheduled with the Department of Transportation to discuss four laning the Division Street overpass of 1-90. Mr.Lane requested that the lack of landscaping at the 1-90 and Broadway interchange and the Highway 17 and Stratford Road interchange also be discussed. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that a public hearing has been scheduled for the next Council meeting on the tax abatement program.Since the ordinance concerning the tax abatement program will be a part of the Zoning Code,a public hearing is required. WALKABLE COMMUNITIES PRESENTATION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a flyer concerning the presentation by Dan Burden on Walkable Communities.He recommended that the Council at least attend the presentations on Wednesday night and Thursday night.The Department of Transportation willalso be in attendance on Wednesday night to discuss roundabouts. ANNEXATION -FAIRGROUNDS Mayor Covey reported that after the meeting with the County Commissioners to explain the city's position on annexation,the County Commissioners seemed to be agreeable and have been provided with the paperwork necessaryto begin annexation proceedings of the fairground property. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Ronald C.Coveyjvla^or Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director /ort I20&- /a)1/ /OS'-/ 1107 /05j>