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2005 10 256280 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 25,2005 Council Present: Ron Covey, RichardPearce, DickDeane,Steve Shinn,Brent Reese,Jon Lane, and Lee Blackwell PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council inthe Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the October 11,2005 meeting be approved as ^J submitted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved, seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certifiedby the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090, 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 25,2005 the Council does approve for payment vouchers in the amount of $465,888.99 and prepaid claims of $21,895.47 and $80,215.60. PROCLAMATION ^ The proclamation declaring November 2005 as National Hospice Month was read in its entirety. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS VISIONARY AWARD Jacie Daschel,Vision 2020 Chairperson,presented Lee Blackwell with the November Visionary {J Award for his leadership and vision in the creation of Vision 2020 and Healthy Communities and his service to Moses Lake as Mayor and councilman. TRAILS PLANNING TEAM Deb Miller,Trails Planning Team,presented the Master Plan forthe Activity Trails forthe City of Moses Lake and surrounding area.She explained that the Trails Planning Team has been working on the activity trails since 2001.The activity trails are a system of linked trails throughout the city and surrounding unincorporated county.There are several types of trails - bike lane adjacent to the roadways; wide shoulder for bikes with sidewalk for pedestrians;shared use path for bicycles and pedestrians;and signed shared roadway.She explained that three projects were of interest to the public- a pedestrian overpass at Broadway and Alder to Neppel Park;a kayak/canoe park where the railroad bridge meets Pelican Horn near Lakeside Drive;and the Heron Trail which connects McCosh Parkto the Japanese Gardens.The Heron Trail was the favoriteand the city has received a grant fromthe Interagency Committee forOutdoor Recreation (IAC)forthis project.The Master Plan provided is a working document for the city's trail system. Bob Russell,Trails Planning Team,stated that there are currently over 20 miles of trails.These trails are mostly made up of sidewalks and are not connected and do not make loops. Phase Iof the master plan will be to connect the existing trails and also connect to Big Bend Community College and the base housing. He explained the trailsthat are proposed forthe Moses Lake and surrounding areas.Because much of the area is developed,in many cases trail designation will consist of stripingand signage.The trail heads will have maps showing the trailsand the distances involved.The cost of Phase Iis approximately $2,600,000. \J There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Activity Trails Master Plan be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. Joe Rogers, TrailsPlanningTeam,stated that people respond tothe influence oftheirsurroundings and felt that the proposed paths and trails will encourage people to walk and bike more. Brenda Teals,Trails Planning Team and Chairofthe Tourism Commission,pointed out that walking and biking paths are a major tourist draw. pa 7* 6281 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 25, 2005 Dennis Parr,Trails Planning Team,stated that surveys support the creation of walking and biking paths and trails. Sally Goodwin,Trails Planning Team,pointed outthat connecting the activity trailswillaid in getting local citizens more active and increase tourism. LarryGodden,Japanese Garden Committee,stated that these activity trails will help improve the city's image and its move to becoming known as the "Desert Oasis". CONSENT AGENDA /D95~Update Grant-Comprehensive Plan:Authorization wasrequested for theCity Manager toexecute the grant agreement from the Department of Community,Trade and Economic Development for $30,000 to review and amend the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan and to include a park and recreation element. /£?Lp Resolution-Accept Sidewalks -Sage Vista Maior Plat:A resolution was presented which accepts sidewalk improvements constructed on the east side of Paxson Drive as part of the Sage Vista Major Plat. //5"7 Contract -North Central Regional Librarv:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to execute a new BuildingUse and Maintenance Agreement withthe NorthCentral Regional Library. The agreement increases the amount paid to the city forthe use of the library. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATION.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS /^PA SUMMER EVENT IN MCCOSH PARK Bill Burke,Burke Marketing/Promotions,has suggested that Moses Lakeand Grant Countywould benefit from a new three to four day summer time event to include food,beverages,and free live entertainment on July 20,21,22,and 23,2006. Mr.Burkestated that he is experienced in putting on these types of events and has done "Pig out in the Park"inSpokane for the last26 years.He explainedthathe would gauge thisevent for this area. This event would not cost the community any money.His company would do allthe work and much of the funds would come from sponsorships.The entertainment would be a mix of local talentand professionals.There are7 wineriesinGrantCountyandthe beer/winegardens will be the biggestdrawofthe event. Heexplainedthe safe guardsthatwouldbe placedonthe beer/wine gardens. He mentioned that the event would be insured and the City of Moses Lake would an additional named insured. There was some discussion concerning the proposed event. Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that permission be granted forthe use of McCosh Parkon July 20 - 23,2006 foran event sponsored by Burke Marketing/Promotions and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. //V&DRIVEWAY VARIANCE Bradley Martinez,520 S.Ash,requested a deviation in the driveway standards to allow the ^^ construction of a driveway with 18"tapers and within 18"of his interior property line. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the staff has no objections to this requested deviation in the driveway standards. Mr.Martinez mentioned that many of the driveways in the neighborhood have been constructed with 18"tapers and adjacent to property lines. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request fora deviation ofthe driveway standards at 520 S.Ash be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. n n 6282 CITY COUNCILMINUTES October 25, 2005 ORDINANCES -PROPERTY TAXES/TAX LEVY -1st READING -PUBLIC HEARING ^q .£ Ordinances were presented which fix the estimated amount to be received from property taxes in 2006 and set the tax levy rate. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the process to be followed for setting the property tax and the tax levy rate. [^_J The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. The ordinance fixing the amountto be received for municipal purposes from taxation on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2006 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxation on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2006 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION - 2nd READING u /Off 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.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -WETLANDS -2"D READING An ordinance was presented which brings portions of the city's wetland regulations intocompliance with state guidelines,especially in the classification of wetlands.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 ordinance amending Chapter 19.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Classification and Designation of Wetlands and Regulations forthe Conservation and Protection of Wetlands" was read by title only. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,explained the changes and mentioned that the issue ofwetland buffers will be discussed by the Planning Commission at a later date. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. ,i RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WAL-MART ... A resolution was presented which accepts $500 fromthe Wal-Mart Foundation.The funds will be used by the Fire Department to enhance community service. The resolution accepting $500 from the Wal-Mart Foundation was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. //sf ,/5 6283 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 25, 2005 P RESOLUTION -1-912 -FUEL TAX A resolution was presented which sets forth the city's opposition to State Initiative Measure No. 912. The resolution of the City of Moses Lake,Washington opposing State Initiative Measure No.912 concerning motor vehicle fuel taxes at a the November 8,2005 general state election was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, pointed out that $24,000,000 worth of projects inGrant County would be lost if 1-912 is approved. There was some discussion by the Council who felt that the resolution should be adopted. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the resolution be passed unanimously,seconded by Mr. Lane,and passed unanimously. ?,>RESOLUTION -GRANT COUNTY PROPOSITION NO.1-911 SYSTEM A resolution was presented which supports the county's imposition of a 1/10 of 1%sales and use tax for emergency communications system and facilities. The resolution supporting Grant County Proposition No. 1 which is presented to the voters at the general election to be held on November 8, 2005 proposinga sales/use tax for costs associated with operating and improving the Enhanced 911 emergency communications systems and operations within Grant County was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a professional study was conducted on the communications facilities in Grant County and this tax was supported by the Multi-Agency Communication Center Board of Directors.These funds will be used to construct required improvements to the system. Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed f*) unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION MOSES POINTE -WELL n 0^ Moses Pointe entered intoan agreement with the cityto contribute $150,000 toward the costto drill a 16"diameter,1,500 gallon per mintue well when bids were requested for the well drilling project. The $150,000 was their share to satisfy the requirement in the Extra Territorial Agreement to drill a 12"well that would produce750 gallons per minute.Since the bids were rejected,the agreement is null and void.Moses Pointe has indicated that they would be interested in entering into a similar agreementwhen the well drilling project is rebid, with the understanding that their share of the cost would increase. Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that during the engineering of the well drilling project,it was determined that it would be advantageous to both the city and Moses Pointe to cooperate in the drilling of a well which would service a greater area than just the Moses Pointe project,which is all that Moses Pointe is responsible for.Because the bids were rejected,staff would prefer to enter into another agreement for the well drilling and suggested that the deadline for Moses Pointe todrill a well be extended toat least June 2007.^"^ There was some discussion by the Council. Scott Wagner,Moses Pointe,stated that they were interested in working with the city on this well drilling project.He mentioned thatthere is the potential of over 800 units being developed at Moses Pointe.In order to service more than Moses Pointe,a 16"well should be drilled rather than a 12" well which would only benefit Moses Pointe.He mentionedthat participating with the city in the well drilling project will reduce the cost of the well. In the event this well is required to be drilled, because of development at Moses Pointe,they would be willingto work with the city to up size the well to better meet the city's needs also. 6284 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 25,2005 Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Moses Pointe for cost sharing ofa new well that would meet currentwell standards at the time the city rebidsthe well drilling projectand grantthe request fora two year extension tothe requirementfor Moses Pointe to drill a well,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS RESIDENTIAL VEHICLE STORAGE Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the process the city uses when dealing with violations ofthe vehicle storage requirements.He showed pictures ofsome ofthe properties that are out of compliance with the regulations. There was some discussion by the Council. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director,distributed a report on the development occurring within the city. QUARTERLY AIRPORT REPORT The airport report for the third quarter of 2005 was distributed. QUARTERLY AMBULANCE REPORT The ambulance report for the third quarter of 2005 was distributed. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT The 2005 third quarter financial report was distributed. 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET /O J The 2006 Preliminary Budget previously distributed was discovered to have errors on pages 17 and 18.The corrected pages were made available to the Council. COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that itis proposed to hold the 2006 Council/Staff Retreat at Cave B.The owner of Cave B has created the SageCliffe Foundation and is looking at ways to cooperate with the city on various programs through the Museum and Art Center.The retreat would be an opportunity for the Council to inspect the facilities at Cave B and to foster a good relationship with this entity. There was some discussion by the Council and the majority of the Council supported the idea of having the 2006 Council/Staff Retreat at Cave B. QUADCO GRANTS Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the QUADCO RTPO has selected the projects to receive enhancementgrant funds.The enhancement grants are for trails,beautification, restoring museum and historical buildings, etc. The city received a grant for the Wanapum Drive ActivityTrail and the county received a grant for the Larson Trail which will parallel Gi from Central to Loring. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. ATTEST:Ronald C. Covey Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director O30