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2005 10 116276 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 11,2005 Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane,Steve Shinn,Brent Reese,Jon Lane, and Lee Blackwell PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. r-MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthe minutesofthe September27,2005 meeting be approved K^J as submitted,seconded by Mr.Deane,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.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certified by the 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 and is retained for public inspection at city hall. As of October 11,2005 the Council does approve for payment vouchers in the amount of $1,350,344.05 and prepaid claims of $73,354.39 and $162,812.97. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS VISIONARY AWARD Jacie Daschel,Vision 2020 Chairperson,presented Roy and Judy Warnick with the October Visionary Award for the renovation and landscape workon their building at the cornerof 4th and Cedar. PROCLAMATION The proclamation declaring October 12,2005 as Walk Across Washington Day was read in its entirety. David Foumier,City of Moses Lake Coordinator,Sally Goodwin,Healthy Community Coordinator, Julie McDowall,AWC Health Promotion Coordinator,and Laura Langston,AWC Insurance Services Assistant,were presented with the proclamation. Mr.Fournier,stated that Walk Across Washington,was started in 2002.He displayed the walking stick that was presented by Councilman Blackwell fortheWalk AcrossWashington event and which is used in the various segments of the walk. CONSENT AGENDA -None COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION MayorCoveystated that HenryWood has resigned fromthe PlanningCommission andwithCouncil approval,he would appoint Mitch Molitor. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the appointment of Mitch Molitor to the Planning Commission be ratified,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS 2005 SEWER CLEANING PROJECT The city received seven bids forthe 2005 SewerTV and Cleaning Project. This projectisto TV and clean 77,000 lineal feet of pipe ahead of the relining work scheduled for the nexttwo to three years. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Pipe Experts in the amount of $90,821.50,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. 2005 WELL DRILLING PROJECT The city received three bids for the 2005 well drilling project.Because the bids were considerably *^)WA ;above the engineer's estimate,staff recommended that the bids be rejected.4'y^ \J LSI* im J001 lo$t 6277 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 11,2005 Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that the bids for the 2005 well drilling project be rejected,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. PETITIONS.COMMUNICATION.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUD PRESENTATION Tim Culbertson,PUD Manager,requested time to update the Council on recent and future activities ^^ atthe PUD.He mentioned that the PUD has now established a 2%lower rate for the industrial f) customers.The PUD is continuing to workon license renewal forthe dams and the process should be completed no laterthan 2007.The turbines at the Wanapum and Priest Rapid Dams are being upgraded,which is a 15 year project.These are fish friendly turbines and there is less fish loss than in spilling water for the fish.The generators also need to be upgraded to capture the full efficiency of the turbine upgrades.The food processors have requested their boilers be changed from natural gas to electricity. This will requiresignificant upgrades to the system inthe future. He explained the new rate system the PUD has developed for its customers.The PUD has no plans at this time to underground transmission or distribution lines, but would be willing to work with the cityon that issue inthe future.The PUD Commissioners are not opposed to the fibersystem but the PUD does not have funds to continue with the build out ofthe system.He felt that the citizens of Grant County should contact the PUD Commissioners if they wish the fiber project to be continued. //<?£DRIVEWAY VARIANCE Francis McDowell,434 N.Central Drive,wishes to eliminate the area between two existing driveways at 434 and 438 Central Drive and make one 37'wide common driveway. Both lots are owned by Mr.McDowell Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the 37'width exceeds what is allowed inthe Community Standards and the Council will have to determine whether ornot a variance should be allowed. Therewas some discussion.(~**\ Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that the request fora 37'wide common driveway between 434 and 438 Central Drivebe granted,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. MCCOSH PARK -BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Ryan Davenport, Branch Directorof the Boys and GirlsClubs,requested the use of the southwest end of McCosh Park, including the covered picnic shelter,on October 28 and 29 for a harvest festival.They would need the park from 12 p.m. on October 28 to 5 p.m. on October 29.This festival replaces the corn maze of previous years and will include a small hay bale maze,wagon rides,pumpkin painting, food,apple cider,and other small activities. Spencer Grigg, Parks and Recreation Director,stated that the city is in the process ofwinterizing the restrooms so they may not be available during this activity and chemical toilets may need to be provided. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that permission be granted to the Boys and Girls Club for the use of McCosh Park on October 28 and 29 for a harvest festival,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION -1st READING An ordinance was presented which establishes new codes for delivery and pickup of a second garbage cart at a residence. The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. n 6278 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 11,2005 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT A resolutidh was presented which accepts a $15,000 grant from the Homeland Security's Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program.The funds will be used fora thermal imager. The resolution accepting a Homeland Security grant was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and \^J passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT A resolution was presented which accepts a grant from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $200,000.The funds will be used to pay a portion of the salaries oftwo newly hired firefighters. The resolution accepting a grant fromthe Department of Homeland Security was read by titleonly. Corbin Moberg,Asst.FireChief,stated that itis a five year grant and each yearofthe grant the city will have to pick up more ofthe cost of these new employees. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION Aresolution was presented which accepts anew television setvalued at $250.23 from Tom O'Dell /O y^ for use in the Fire Department multi-purpose rooms. The resolution accepting a television set from Tom O'Dell was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and [^J passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE -WETLANDS - 1st READING x An ordinance was presented brings the city's wetland regulations into compliance with state guidelines,especially in regard as to how wetlands are classified.There are also some housekeeping changes with regard to the manuals used for delineation and rating,the appeal process,time lines,agencies with potential jurisdiction, and to match the state definition of wetlands.The Planning Commission recommended that the ordinance be adopted. The ordinance amending Chapter 19.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Classification and Designation of Wetlands and Regulations for the Conservation and Protection ofWetlands" was read by title only. GilbertAlvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,explainedthe changesand mentioned that the issue ofwetland buffers is being discussed by the Planning Commission since the city's rules are in conflict with those of the Department of Ecology and the Corps of Engineers. u Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The Grant County Economic Development Council has requested an increase in the amount the city pays to the GrantCounty Economic Development Council from $15,000 to $17,100. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the increase be approved and the City Manager be authorized to execute the documents,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None )I7? //J? /03Z 6279 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 11,2005 COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -)){DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Mr.Pearce stated that he is forming a committee of about four people and will include a citizen,a police officer and a firefighter.The goal is to make the citizens aware of the need for a 72 hour disaster kit.He mentioned that they will be contacting the churches and asking them to be ^^ prepared if there is an influx of people from a disaster in Western Washington. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /030f>BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT The September 2005 building activity report was presented. /QQg INVESTMENT REPORT The investment report showed the city earned $66,527.21 in investment income for September 2005. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that the city received $351,521.29 in sales tax and $42,167.28 in transient rental income in September 2005. 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the 2006 preliminary budget has been finaled and requested a budget study session with the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for November 8 at 6 p.m. ) ,LEOFF LIABILITY Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns has adopted a resolution with regard to the utiliziation of the surplus funds in the LEOFF1 account for the retirees medical and long-term-care liability. He stated that the Association of Washington Cities has put a priorityon finding a way to assist cities with LEOFF 1 liability in terms of long-term nursing home care.The resolution has became part of the AWC's record. The regular meeting was recessed at 8:35 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.rrL^n^heregular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned-at-9- ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,'Mayor Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director ~