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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 25,2006
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Dick Deane,Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,Brent Reese,and Jim
Liebrecht Absent:Ron Covey
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Deputy Mayor Pearce led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the April 11,2006 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane,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 April 25,2006 the Council does approve for payment vouchers in the amount of
$339,789.04,and prepaid claims of $24,194.10,$9,110.68,and $45,620.71.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring May 6,2006 as Lions White Cane Days was read in its entirety.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
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Council:Derek Beach,Firefighter,explained that Councilman Dick Deane participated in "A Day /0/^
in the Shoes of a Firefighter"and presented him with an appreciation award and a traditional fire
department helmet.
Public Works Division:Jamie Lamb,Wastewater Maintenance Worker II,was introduced to the
Council.
Engineering Division:Richard Law,Project Engineer,was introduced to the Council
Police Department:Annalisa Dobson,Corporal,was introduced to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Donation -Bureau of Reclamation:A resolution was presented which accepts
a donation of 12 PVS-7 night vision goggles valued at $36,000.The Bureau of Reclamation has
donated theequipment to the Moses Lake Regional Tactical Response Team to aidintheir security
measures at Grand Coulee Dam.
Resolution -Accept Easement:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement from Ken 10/3
Buley for sewer main improvements to serve the proposed Moses Lake Boulevard and Yonezawa
East project.
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//faG>Resolution -Accept Utilitv Improvements - Moses Lake Boulevard and Yonezawa East Proiect:A (^
resolution was presented which accepts the sewer mainimprovements lying indedicated right-of-
way or easements to serve the proposed Moses Lake Boulevard and Yonezawa East project.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the ConsentAgenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
*j GRANT COUNTY ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES
John Hitestated that he is developing books containing informationabout the history, people, and
communities in Grant County.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the city contribute $1,750 to this projectby purchasing 60
sets of books,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed with Mr.Ecret opposed as he feltitwould
duplicate what is already being done.
/OYP WELL 17 WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ^
Terry Brewer,Grant County Economic Development Council,discovered that several industrial
firms in the Wheeler Road area need to pre-treat the water coming from Well #17 because the
naturally high mineral content is extremely detrimental to some processing equipment.Because
of the number of existing and potential industrial firms needing pre-treatment of the water, the
request is for the city to consider developing water pre-treatment facilities at Well 17. The
determination to operate such a facility couldhave a positive impactonthe decisionto locatethe
expansion of REC Silicon in the Moses Lake area.
Mr.Brewer stated that efforts are on-going to recruitREC Siliconto the Moses Lake area and the
pre-treatment of the water has been an issue that has been discussed during the entire process.
The need for pre-treatmentof the water from Well 17 is an issue for a number of industrial users
in the Wheeler Road industrial corridor.
Tor Hartmann,Senior Vice-President,REC Silicon,stated that the industrial users generate a lot
ofheatwhichrequireswater for cooldown purposes. The coolingprocess involvesthe evaporation
ofwaterwhich leaves the minerals behind and necessitates the cleaning ofthe cooling equipment
ona periodic basis.In orderto reduce maintenance costs,companies have pre-treatment facilities
on their sites.He mentioned that itwould be beneficial to all the companies in the area,and to any
new facilities proposing to locate inthe area, to have a single pre-treatment facility forthe water.
He mentioned that the costs to REC Siliconto install pre-treatment facilitiesforthe newexpansion
will run about $6,000,000 for the equipment and installation.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.n
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I J Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be directed to investigate water pre-treatment in the
^^^Wheeler Road Corridor,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
SIGNS -LETTER CARRIERS
The National Association of Letter Carriers requested permission to post fourtemporary signs in
public right-of-ways toadvertise their national food drive on May 14.The banner signswill be about
3'by 6'and about 3'off the ground.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe request be granted,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -STREET NAME CHANGE -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which changes the name of Crestridge Drive to Century Street,
Wellington Courtto Wellington Street, and White Drive to Tamar Lane. There are no current
residences on these streets.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Addresses and
Street Names"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
i i by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -SEWER REIMBURSEMENTS -2ND READING
A resolution was presented which establishes reimbursementcharges for the sewerimprovements
that were constructed with city funds as part of the 2005 Operations Infrastructure Project.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and
Sewer Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrechtmoved thatthe second reading of the ordinance beadopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -ATTOSEN
A resolution was presented which accepts a $500 donation from Janet Attosen in memory of Fumi
Inaba.The funds are to be used for the continued improvements and developmentofthe Japanese
Garden.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $500 from Janet Attosen in memory of Fumi Inaba was
read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
/£/?/-'/2006 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2006 seal coat project.This project will consist
ofsealcoating approximately 154,000 square yards and fog sealingapproximately 197,000 square
yards of streets that were chip sealed last year.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ID*??-ST.MARIE/FRIDAY -ANNEXATION
Jack St.Marie and Leroy Friday requested the annexation of approximately 18 acres of property
located west of Grape Drive and north of Highway 17.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted and the request be
forwarded to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/£#£SPRING CLEANUP
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,reported thatduring Spring CleanupLakeside Disposal picked
up 57tons of garbagein 2005 and in2006 Lakeside pickup up 168 tons.
Ron Cone, Finance Director,stated thatthis yearthe dates of the residential garbage pickupwas
printed onthewater bills and thatmayhavegenerated more participation in theeventthan in 2005.
//3<?QUARTERLY AMBULANCE REPORT
The quarterly ambulance report was submitted.
/QO^>QUARTERLY AIRPORT REPORT
The quarterly Municipal Airport report was submitted
//3G>QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The quarterly financial report was submitted.
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PROJECT UPDATE REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the project update report from Community
Development.He mentioned that the developer of Walgreens hassubmitted a letter describing his
problems with the railroad and requesting extension of the 180 day building permit.He mentioned
that staffdoes not havethe authority tograntanother extension ofthe building permit period and
the Council may not have that authority either.
ICE SKATING RINK EQUIPMENT
JosephK.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatstaff has purchased a used chiller and dasherboards
for the Olympic sized,outdoor,ice skating rink.Theused equipment isavailable from asolesource
for about $135,000.This is less than half the cost of new equipment.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING j03q
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city has offered topurchase a modular building
from the Bishop ofthe Yakima Diocese. This building would house the Community Development
Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that staff be authorized to purchase the buildingfor $55,000,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed with Mr.Lane abstaining.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:05 and the Council met inan executive session to discuss
labor relations.The regular meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT
The labor agreement between the City of Moses Lake and Teamsters covering the city's Police
Department employees was presented and ratification of the City Manager's signature was
requested.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the Council ratify the City Manager's signature on the labor
contract with the Police Department,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
ATTEST:Richard Pearce,Deputy Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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