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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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Council Present: Ron Covey, RichardPearce,Dick Deane, Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,and Brent Reese
Absent:Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council inthe Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Deane moved that the minutes of the May 23,2006 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Lane, 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.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe 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 ofJune 13,2006 the Council does approve for payment vouchers inthe amountof $629,135.78
and prepaid claimsof $136,852.69, $6,208.89, $12,683.12, and 82,749.36.
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PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Dean Mitchell,Police Chief, explained that the Police Department depends a great deal on the
public.A Certificate of Recognition was presentedto KBSNand Al Sackman for theirassistance
to the PoliceDepartmentand the community by sponsoring a program called Moses Lake Police
Beat.
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work - 2006 Crack Seal Proiect:Quality Paving,Inc.has completed work on the 2006
CrackSeal Project.This project included sealing approximately 107,000 feet ofcracksonvarious
streets,parking lots,and pathsthroughout the city.The Council shouldaccept the workandenter
into the 45 day lien period.
Accept Work -Water and Sewer Proiect:Desert Rock Construction has completed the Loring,//{,&
Harris,Owen,Westover Water and Sewer Project. This project was funded by an economic
development grant applied for bythecounty.Grant CountyPublic Works administered the project.
The work is completed and should be accepted by the Council.
Accept Work -2005 Sewer Tv and Cleaning Proiect:Pipe Experts,Inc.has completed work on the //&^
2005 Sewer TV and Cleaning Project.This project consisted ofcleaningand recording morethan
80,000 feet of8",10",and 12"sanitary sewermaininthe KnollsVista, Lakeview, and Larsonareas.
The work should be accepted and the 45 day lien period entered.
Reouest to Sell Fireworks:Charles Grigg has requested permission to sell fireworks at 1070 W./D3f
Broadway Avenue and at Maiers and Kittleson Roads.
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/OSp*Notice of Intent toAnnex -Citv Wells andTanks: The Cityof Moses Lakehas submitteda Notice
of Intentto Annex three parcels of property where citywells and/or tanks are located.The Council
should receipt the Notice of Intent.
JO/3 Resolution-Grant Easement -PUD:A resolution was presented whichgrantsan easementtothe
PUD for electric,telecommunication,and other services along Sixth Avenue.
/£#£Resolution -Pioout in McCosh Park Festival:A resolution was adopted which authorizes Six
Bridges Arts Association to operate the Pigout in McCosh Park festival on July 20 - 23,2006.
/£?UU Resolution - RollinThunder Motor Ministries Festival: A resolution was adopted which authorizes
the RollinThunder Motor Ministries to operate a car and motorcycle show and associated activities
on July 21-23,2006.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
//ft)ORDINANCE -FODE/PALMERTON ZONE CHANGE -PUBLIC HEARING - 1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which zones property outside the city's limits and is intended to be
effective once the property is annexed intothe city. This process isauthorizedby state law.The
property proposed for rezoning isthe property intendedto be purchasedby Guardian Industries.
A part ofthis property is insidethe city'sUGA andthe other part is in the processofbeing brought
into the city's UGA.
The ordinancezoning property to become effective upon annexation of the said propertyintothe
city was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Guardian Industrieshas requested this pre-zoning
of the propertyas they wish to be assured their projectwill be compatible with the zoning on the
property.He mentioned that their attorney has sent a letter concerning this pre-zoning of the
property andhasalso suggested additional languagefor the DeveloperAgreementaddressingthe
issue.
Terry Brewer, Grant County Economic Development Council,stated that this has been a long
process and he was appreciative of the efforts of the cityto find a solution to Guardian's concern.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved the publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by f^\
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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(^Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the language proposed by the Guardian's attorney to be
included in the development agreement be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1st READING
Anordinance was presented which limits on-street habitual vehicle parking orstorage onanycity
street to10days and prohibits habitual vehicle parking orstorage onundeveloped city right-of-way.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking
Regulations" was read by titleonly.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that many cities have regulations limiting parking on city
streets and on undeveloped right-of-way.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -SMOKING BAN - 1st READING
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An ordinance was presented which prohibits smoking and the use oftobacco products in certain
locations within the city's parks.
The ordinance creating Chapter 8.56ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Smoking and
Tobacco Use Prohibited in City Parks"was read by titleonly.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe ordinance hasbeen drafted to prohibit smoking
in certain areasofthecity's parks wherepeoplecongregate.Hementioned thatthe Council needs
to establish the penalty amount.
Mr.Ecretquestioned the fact thatthe Farmer's Market was notaddressed inthis ordinance.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the ordinance be amended by adding "within 25'of any
public market orfestival or public gathering conducted in any city park",the penalty besetatC-7,
andthe first reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,secondedby Mr.Ecret,andpassed unanimously.
•RESOLUTION -DONATION -SPECIAL OLYMPICS
A resolution was presented which accepts $407.84 from Virginia Jones, Candy Davis,and the
participants of a Special Olympics fund raiser.The funds are to be used for the Parks and
Recreation Special Olympics Program.
A resolution accepting a cash donation of $407.84 from Virginia Jones,Candy Davis,and
participants ofthe Special Olympic car fund raiser was read by title only.
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unanimously.
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REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
/05~f ANNEXATION -CARROLL
PatrickCarrollhassubmitted a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for property
south ofthe proposed Lakes Major Plat at the end of Hamilton Drive.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
)0*?MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS
The Police Department conducted a survey of 29 Washington cities that regulate motorized foot
scooters.Of the 29 cities,19 require operators to be 16 years of age.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the requestto lowerthe age limit for operating motorized foot
scooters be denied,seconded by Mr.Deane.
There was additional discussion bythe Council.{]
The motion failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Ecret,and Mr.Deane in favor and Mr.Lane,Mr.Reese,and
Mayor Covey opposed.
Staffwas directed to draft an ordinance amendmentto allow 12 year olds to operate motorized foot
scooters on city streets with appropriate head gear.
//$7 PIGEONS
Staff requested direction from the Council concerningthe keeping of pigeons inthe city limits.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the raising of pigeons is not permitted underthe
city's current regulations.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney, pointed out that, inthe dictionary,fowl means birds.
Mayor Covey pointed out that the reason the city became aware of the raising of pigeons was
because of a complaint from a neighbor.
MickNicholas,114 E.Tanglewood,stated that ifallbirds are considered fowl,then allbirds kept
inthe city are illegal,including parrots,parakeets, and other pet birds. He mentioned that ifthe
ordinance is adopted to allow the raising of pigeons he would volunteer to provide guidance to
others who would wish to raise pigeons.
There was some additional discussion by the Council.
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^_J Staff was directed to provide adraft ordinance prohibiting pigeons inside the city limits and allowing
caged birds within a home.
NEPPEL LANDING -TAXES
The Grant County Assessorhasdetermined that therailroad property leased bythe City of Moses
Lakeis taxable.The property will be placed onthe tax rolls for the 2006tax year.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a possibility the lease could beterminated
and thecity could request a license from therailroad for the property.That may create a different
status for the property anditwould no longer be taxable.He felt this could be a significant issue
in the future and he will continue to work towards a solution.
MOSES LAKE PIRATES BASEBALL CLUB -ALCOHOL IN PARK
Brent Kirwan,owner ofthe Moses Lake Pirates Baseball Club,previously requested permission to
havean adult beveragearea,operated bya non-profit group,during the baseball games.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a survey ofthe other baseball teams in this league
and whether or not alcohol is served during the games.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,stated that in contacting the various teams and
facility managers, no significant issues were reported.
i,)Mr.Kirwan stated that they would like to set up an area for adult beverages that will be manned by
trained personnel.He mentioned that ifthere are problems thenitwill be eliminated.He felt that
they could keep good control and serving will cease atthe beginning ofthe 7th inning.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to serve alcohol at the Moses Lake Pirates
Baseballgames at Larson Playfield be granted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
TUCKER MINI-STORAGE -WATER MAIN
Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested a deferral of the requirement to extend water main
from Broadway Avenue to Lee Street to serve the Tucker mini-storage development.The request
is to only extend the water main from Broadway down Mario Avenue to the edge of the Tucker
property. A covenant would be required for the extension of the water main in the future.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that a covenant be
required for the improvements in the future,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS -THIRD AVENUE
s Rich Engleman,Spring Festival,stated that they have an issuewith locating the clock from Sinkiuse
i j Square to the center ofthe intersection ofThird Avenue and Ash Street.He pointed out that the
^—^Spring Festival and Ag parades are designed to bring people to the downtown area and the floats
will be unable to get around the clock if it is placed in the center of the intersection.
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Brent Kirwan,Spring Festival,stated that the clock in the center of the intersection will have an
impact on the two parades as itwill be difficult to get the floats and tractors around it.
Vern Hellewell,4496 Road E NE,stated that there were several options for the downtown
redevelopment,including the clock in the intersection. He mentioned that the entries in the Ag
parade will be unable to maneuveraround a clock in the middle of the intersection.
MayorCovey mentioned that the clock inthe middle of the intersection was proposed by people in
the downtown area and discussed by the Council, including the fact that the clock would be within
the parade route.
There was some discussion by the Council concerning the possibility of rerouting the parade or
moving the clock.Because the Third Avenue Redevelopment Project has already gone to bid, it
was the consensus of the Council that no changes should be made at this time,so the clock will
remain in the center of the intersection.
—)A ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE -BIG SKY
Terry Brewer, GrantCounty Economic Development Council,stated that the FAA will no longer
subsidize airservice at Moses Lake unless more people use it. Itis important to emphasize to the
FAA and our senators and representatives that air service is vital to this area.He mentioned that
8,000 people have used the air service in the past year.
Delone Kruger,Port ofMoses Lake Commissioner,stated that they are working on keeping the air ^^
service in Moses Lake and will be glad of support from the Council.He mentioned that one f )
problem is that the $200 subsidy amount was set 16 years ago and has never been adjusted and
they are working on getting that changed.
Mayor Covey mentioned that there is only a short time in which to try to prevent the elimination of
the essential air service subsidy.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
/DO0!COUNCIL IN THE PARK
Mr.Ecret feltthat the availability of the Council members at the parkshould be advertised and the
location moved closerto the centerofthe Farmers Market. He suggested that the sign bechanged
and that the next publicforum be on a day when more Council members are available.
/C3j>FIREWORKS
Mayor Covey stated that the restroom in the Civic Center Park was damaged when someone
dropped lighted fireworks in the toilet.He also mentioned thatthe new wing ofaschoolinCentralia
was destroyed by a fire caused by children playing with fireworks.
/OOLp MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr.Pearce stated that the Airport Commission is in the process of developing an operations ^^^
manual.Oneofthe issues addressed inthe manual iswhoisthe developeronthe airport,the city f)
orthe lessee. The Airport Commission believesthe person building the hangeristhe developer
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and in the past those persons have paid for the development charges.The issue will bediscussed
atthe next Airport Commission meeting and a recommendation will be forwarded tothe Council.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
PROJECTS UPDATE /030
The projects update report from Community Development was presented.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT /0%6/•)
The May 2006 Building Activity Reportwas presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report showed the city earned $79,995.80 in investment income in May 2006.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME //S(f'£
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $375,652.50 in sales tax and
$21,728.22 in transient rental income in May 2006.
UNIFORM CRIME REPORT
The 2004-2005 Uniform Crime Report for Moses Lake was presented.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to
discuss a real estate purchase. Theexecutivesession was adjournedat 10:20 p.m.andthe regular
meeting was reconvened.
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reportedthat Don Swanson has offered property in Longview
Tracts to the city.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the staff be authorized to spend $95,000 to purchase
approximately 3 acres of property in Longview Tracts for a park,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Mayor
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