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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
^J February 28,2006
Council Present: Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane,Jon Lane,Bill Ecret, Brent Reese,and
Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Lane moved that the minutes of the February 14,2006 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
Mr.Lane moved that the minutes of the Council/staff retreat on February 3 and 4,2006 be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursementclaims 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 February 28, 2006 the Council does approve for payment vouchers in the amount of
^J $137,171.03 and prepaid claims of$11,402.91,and $3,850.00.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
VISIONARY AWARD
AlanHeroux,Vision 2020,presentedthe February 2006Visionary Award toWashingtonTrustBank
for the improvements done to theiroffice and the adjacent building.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Resolution-Accept Grant-WASPC: A resolution was presented whichaccepted a $2,500 grant
from theWashington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.The funds will beusedto purchase
in-car digital video systems.
Resolution -Accept Grant -WTSC:A resolution was presented which accepted a $5,000 grant // 7 /
from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.The funds will be usedto purchase in-car digital
video systems.
Resolution -Lease/Purchase Agreement:Staff recommended that the bid for the city's //£(&
lease/purchase program for 2006 be awarded to Bank of America Leasing and Capital,LLC.A
resolution was presented which authorizes theCity Manager tosign the lease/purchase documents
with Bank of America Leasing and Capital, LLC.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecretmoved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
£/-£LODGING TAX COMMITTEE
Mayor Covey stated thatBevShuford has been appointedtothe Lodging Tax Committee toreplace
Karen Wagner.
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
2006 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
The city received five bids for the 2006 Crack Seal Project.This project includes sealing
approximately 102,000feet ofcracksonstreets,parking lots,and paths. Staff recommended that
the bid be awarded to Quality Paving.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid be awarded to Quality Paving in the amount of
$31,946.50,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
A OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY
The city received three bids forthe Operations and Maintenance Facility to be located on Road 4.
This projectincludesoperationsand maintenance facilities for the ParksDepartmentandthe Water,
Wastewater,Streets,Equipment Rental, and Building Maintenance Divisions.The low bidder,
Graham Construction,had interchanged the bid for the third and fourth additives.The total bid ^t^
does not change.Staff recommended that Council waive this minor irregularity and award the bid f)
to Graham Construction.Staff also requested the addition of $1,000,000 to the budget to pay for
the unfunded portion of the project.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the increase is a result of the escalation in
costs since the project was estimated.
There was some discussion by the Council on this project.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the irregularity be waived and the bid be awarded to
Graham Construction in the amount of $4,411,651,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
/0/y VEHICLES
The city only received one bid from Discovery Ford for the pickup and no bids for the van or two
hybrid cars.Staff recommended that the bid forthe pickup be awarded to Discovery Fordand the
van and hybrid cars be purchased off the state contract.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid for the pickup be awarded to Discovery Ford in the
amount of $20,131 and the van inthe amount of $21,977 and the two hybrid cars in the amount of
$46,726 be purchased from BBC Dodge at the state contract price,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
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^J UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The city received three bids for the 2006 Utility Improvement Project.This project includes
installing 6,200 feet of 4"to 12"storm drain and sanitary sewer mains and 26 manholes in six
locations.Staff recommended that the bid be awarded to Desert Rock Excavation.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the bid be awarded to Desert Rock Excavation in the amount
of $333,699.37,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
STONE HOLLOW -STREET PARTICIPATION
Western Pacific Engineering is developing the property atthe northwest corner of Paxson and
Central.The property will be improved with both single andmulti-family developments.Sincethe
city ownsthe property tothe south,they are requesting the city participate in thecostofimproving
Central Drive.
Nathan Nofeiger,representing Western Pacific Engineering,statedthat Daniel Street and Mary
Street will be extended through this project and constructed to city standards.The requestis for
city participation on the improvements to Central Drive.
There was some discussion by the Council.
(^)Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the concept ofcity participation in the improvements to Central
Drive,depending on cost, be approved,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION -PETTY CASH FUND
A resolution was presented which establishes a petty cash account for the mobile concession
wagon associated with the Parks and Recreation Department.
The resolution increasing pettycash accounts inthe Parksand RecreationDepartmentwas read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes a reduced rate for extra bags, boxes, orbundles
of garbage for commercial accounts.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collectionwas read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
(i by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
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/Of 7 ORDINANCE -VACATE MAIN STREET -2NP READING O
An ordinance was presented which provides forthe vacation ofthat portion of Main Street between
Barbara Avenue and Schneirla Avenue.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Main Street was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PROPERTY PURCHASE -SKULASON
JoySkulason hasofferedto purchasethe cityowned property across from 1407-1423 Marina Drive.
The Parks and Recreation Commission havediscussed the issue and havetaken no formal position
on the request.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,submitted pictures showing the property.The
property isnotsuitablefor development because ofthe steep slope from the streettothe lakeshore.
He mentioned that the property is a liability in terms of maintenance.
There was some discussion by the Council.C)
Ms.Skulason stated that she would liketo clean up the area and install benches and flowers.
Mr.Pearce felt thatthe cityhas no practical use for the property andwas in favor of selling it.
Mr.Deanewas notin favor of selling any property alongthe shorelineand felt thatthe Parksand
Recreation Commission should provide a definitive recommendation.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearcemovedthatthe city-owned property besoldto Ms.Skulason for $10,000,
seconded by Mayor Covey.
Mr.Lane was opposedto selling property thatmay be needed for a second lakecrossing in the
future.
Jacie Dashchel, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, stated that it was important to the
Commissionthat public access to the lake be maintained even ifthe property is sold.
JimWhitaker,City Attorney,statedthatto retain the right of public access tothe lakewouldineffect
just give the buyer a perpetual license for use.
Mr.Ecretstated that the liability to the cityof usingthe property wouldoutweighthe benefits and
would be in favor of selling the property.
There was some additional discussion by the Council.f^
Motion failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Ecret,and Mayor Covey in favor
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^J AQUATIC CENTER -MANTA RAYS.
The Moses Lake Manta Ray Swim Team requested the use of the Moses Lake Family Aquatic
Center for their annual swim meet on July 14,15,and 16,2006.They also requested permission
to camp overnight in a designated area of McCosh Park on July 14 and 15.The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended that the request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT -ROGER BROOKS
Roger Brooks with Destination Development has submitted a proposal for the downtown
development project. This proposal includes a detailed product development program,a detailed
branding program,a detailed three to five year branding and marketing plan,a gateway,signage,
and wayfinding system,a downtown development program,funding solutions, and publicinputon
the project.
Spencer Grigg,Parksand Recreation Department,stated that about 10 years ago Roger Brooks
provided some inputon downtown development. Recently both Roger Brooks and Dan Burden
have held workshops inthe cityto explain downtown revitalization and walkable communities.
[^J Lori Barlow,Associate Planner,stated that she checked with the cities that Roger Brooks has
worked with and they are very happy with what he has done.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
It was the consensus of the Councilthat the City Manager provide a contract at the next meeting
for consideration.
HERON TRAIL APARTMENTS
Inland Washington,LLC has submitted a building permit application and an application for tax
exemption for multi-family dwelling units within a designated residential target for a 96 unit
apartment complex to be located off of Ninth and Division.The Community Development
Department hasapprovedthe proposedmulti-family housingproject Thedevelopermaynowenter
intoa contractwiththe city for the tax exemption for the multi-family housing project.
Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,statedthatthisisanincentivetoaid in property
development for multi-family housing.In order to receive thetax abatement,the developers must
enter into a contract with the city.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract with
Heron Trail Apartments,LLC,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
1193 MOSES LAKE IRRIGATION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
Mr.Ecret stated that he had met with the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District and felt
it would be beneficial if the Council were to be kept informed of their concerns.
Mayor Coveyappointed Mr.Ecrettobea liaison betweenthe Council andthe MosesLake Irrigation
and Rehabilitation District.
/Q3^ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE -VISION STATEMENT
Mayor Covey stated that the Greater Moses Lake Economic Development Conference has
approved the Vision Statement and ithas been signed by all parties. He requested the Council to
ratify his signature on the Vision Statement.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Mayor's signature on the Vision Statement be approved,
seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/330 NEPPEL LANDING -TAXES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that the cityhad been informed bythe Grant County
Assessors Officethat previous tax assessments on the Neppel Park property have been canceled.
This property is owned by the railroad and leased by the city. The Assessor has determined that
the property is valued at about $445,000 and the taxes come to about $6,000. Under the
agreement with the railroad the city is required to pay these taxes.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that if the city had a license
rather than a lease,the railroad would be responsible for the taxes.
Council directed the City Manager to look into negotiating withthe railroad to obtain a license to use
the property.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,JMafcr
conald R.Cone,Finance Director
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