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June 27,2006
Council Present:RonCovey,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane,Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,BrentReese,Jim
Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Deputy Mayor Pearce led the Council inthe Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the June 13,2006 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.PREPAID CLAIMS.AND PAYROLL
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims, and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080, andthose
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,havebeen 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 June 27, 2006 the Council does approve for payment vouchers in the amount of
$1,688,259.49,prepaid claims of$7,227.94and $25,191.70,and payroll of $67,514.98.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Campbell-Michel #2 Final Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Aho Construction submitted an 83 lot final
plat located north of Yonezawa Boulevard and approximately 300'westof Division Street,atthe
end of Tanglewood Drive in the Desert Highlands area.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family
Residential.The Planning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved.The
Findings of Factwere also presented for approval.
Central Machinerv Final MaiorPlat/Findinas of Fact: Columbia Northwest Engineering,on behalf
of Maiers Development Group,Inc.has submitted a 2 lot final plat located at the southwest
intersection ofClover Driveand Yonezawa Boulevard,The area is zoned C-2, General Commercial
and Business. The Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat be approved.The
Findings of Fact were also presented for approval.
SixYear Street Program - Set Public Hearing:A public hearing is required prior tothe adoption of
the Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program.A public hearing was set for July 11,
2006.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Washington Traffic Safety Committee: A resolution was presented
which accepted a $10,107 grant from theWashington Traffic Safety Committee for the installation
oftwo flashing beacon lights for Peninsula Elementary School on Burress Street and TexasStreet.
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Reouest to Sell Fireworks:Moses Lake High School Band Boosters requested permission to sell /0Z<F
fireworks at Pioneer Way.
^—'Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
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The cityreceived three bids forthe full sized ice skating rink,Zamboni building,and a roofover the
facility.All three bidders failed to fully comply with the subcontractor list requirement. Staff
recommended thatthe errorbe considered an "insubstantialvariance"and the projectbe awarded
to Graham Construction as the low bidder.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the failure to supply the subcontractor list be waived as an
insubstantial variance and the bid be awarded to Graham Construction in the amount of
$1,341,146.93,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
iO/7 DUMP TRUCK
The city received six bids forthe five cubic yard dump truck.The lowest bidder,Russ Dean Ford,
took sixteen exceptions to the specifications.The exceptions are the result of differences between
the various manufacture's approach tothe equipment and will not pose a maintenance oroperation
problem forstaff.Staff recommended that the firstbid of Russ Dean Ford be accepted.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bid be awarded to Russ Dean Ford in the amount of
$59,456,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously.
//£<£2006SEWER LINING PROJECT
The city received four bids for the 2006 sewer lining project. This project consists of lining
approximately27,000 feet ofconcrete sewer main throughoutthe city.Staffrecommended thatthe
bid be awarded to RePipe - California, Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to RePipe -California, Inc.in the amount
of$664,944.54andapprovethe extension ofthe project byupto $100,000,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Steve Shinn requested time beforethe Council to discuss parksinthe Crestview/Sage Bayarea.
Mr.Shinn mentioned thatthere are new subdivisions inthe Crestview and Sage Bay areas and no
provisionswere made for parks. He feltthat one and two acre parks should be developed inthe
neighborhoods.He requested the city work with the developers to develop neighborhood mini
parks.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the need and possible location of parks but
no action was taken.
Mayor Covey arrived at 7:50 p.m.
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K^J PELICAN POINT WASTEWATER AGREEMENT
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering, on behalf of Huck Goodrich,owner of the Pelican
Point Sewer System,requested a modificationtothe agreementallowingconnection ofthe Pelican
Point Sewer System to the city's system.
Mr.Bloom stated that the agreement refers to a septic tank owned by the owner, Huck Goodrich.
He pointedout that there is not one septic tank for the development but each individual lothas a
septic tank.These individual septic tanks are on a gravity flow system to a 3,000 gallon pump
station that pumps to a drain field.Mr.Goodrichwould be responsible for seeing that the septic
tanks are pumped and supply those tickets tothe city. There arecurrentlynine propertiesinvolved
and the total number of lots involved is 27.
Gerry McFaul,City Engineer,explainedthat itwas the city's intentthat there wouldonly be one
septictank involved andthere isthe problem of enforcing the requirement of having the individual
septictanks pumped. He pointed outthatthissystem will tiedirectly into the force maintothe Sand
Dunes Wastewater Treatment Plant.The force main has a 40 psi and the septic tank has a 4 psi.
If the system should fail,all the lots connectedwould be affected.Thatisone ofthe reasonsstaff
specified one septictankto be connected tothe system. The otherreasons include the record
keeping and change of ownershipofthe lotsoverthe years, among others.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is sufficientlanguage in the agreement to
protect the city ifthere is a default of the agreement.
I )Therewas some discussionbythe Council on howto resolvethe issue ofthe ownerwishing every
^^^septic tank to be connected and the city's intent that only one septic tank would be connected.
Mr.Gavinski stated that itwas staff's intent to only have one septic tank connected to the city's
systemand recommended that thecontract language in 5Gbechanged to read "The septic tanks
connected tothe owner'scommunityon-sitesewer system shall be pumpedevery four years with
the owner supplying the citythe pumping tickets."
There was some additional discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the 5 G of the agreement be amended to read "The septic
tanks connected tothe owner's communityon-site sewer system shallbe pumped every four years
with the owner supplying the citythe pumping tickets",seconded by Mr.Reese.
Mr.Ecretsuggested thatthe agreement be reviewed infiveyears.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
/i Anordinance was presented which limits on-street habitual vehicle parking orstorage onany city
\—'streetto10daysand 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.
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An ordinance was presented which prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products in certain
locations within the city's parks.
The ordinance creating Chapter 8.56 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Smoking and
Tobacco Use Prohibited in City Parks"was read by title only.
Steve Shinn,President of Farmer's Market,stated that he appreciated the no smoking ban for the
Farmer's Market.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
/j^3 ORDINANCE -NUISANCES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which prohibits the keeping of pigeons but allows the keeping of
caged birds within a residence.
The ordinance amending Chapter8.14 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Nuisances"was
read by title only.
Mr.Lane distributed information on racing/homing pigeons and suggested that limits could be
imposed on the keeping and raising of pigeons within the city limits.
Mr.Ecret was opposed to allowing pigeons within the city's limits as any regulations would be
difficult to enforce.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the firstreading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey,and passed with Mr.Lane opposed.
/OSl7 ORDINANCE - MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which would allow persons 12 years ofage to operate motorized foot
scooters in the city.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 10.44of the Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled "Motorized Foot
Scooters"was read by title only.
Dr.Covey stated that he was in favor of reducing the age limit for the operation of the motorized
foot scooters sincethe userof the scooterwould be standing and would be as visible as a bicyclist.
Mr.Lane was in favor of lowering the age limit provided that helmets are required and the foot
scooters cannot be modified inany way./""N
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that helmets are already required to be worn but if
the Council wishes to prohibitany modifications to the foot scooter,additional language would be
required.
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Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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^J Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the ordinance be amended to stated that "no motorized foot
scooter shall be modified from its originally purchased stock condition"and the first readingofthe
ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese.
Mr.Deane and Mr.Pearce were opposed to reducing the age limitto 12.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed with Mr.Deane and Mr.Pearce opposed.
RESOLUTION -DONATION -ALL STAR ENTERPRISES.INC.
A resolution was presented which accepts $200 from All Star Enterprises,Inc.The funds are to
be used for parks and playgrounds.
The resolution acceptingdonations totaling $200 for parksand playgrounds was readby title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -DONATION -KNAPP
A resolution was presented which accepts $335.90 from Rory A.Knapp,DDS,PS. The funds are
--to be used for the purchase of race numbers for the Parks and Recreation Family Tri:For the
I )Health of It!,a Healthy Communities Event.
The resolution accepting acash donation of $335.90 from Rory A.Knapp,DDS,PS for Parks and
Recreation Family Tri:For the Health of It!was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -VACATE TOEVS AVENUE -SET PUBLIC HEARING
A resolution was presented which sets a public hearing to consider the request by the First
Presbyterian Church to vacate a portion ofToevs Avenue.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating right-of-way dedicated for the development of
Toevs Avenue was read by title only.
Mr.Deane declared a conflict of interest.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the right-of-way isonly 30'wide and
the PUD and Qwest have requestedthatan easement be retained as they have utilities in this
location.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Lanemoved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
/O^f ANNEXATION -CITY OF MOSES LAKE
The City of Moses Lake submitted a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings and
a Petition for Annexation for three well and tank sites in various locations on the former Larson Air
Force Base.The Planning Commission recommended that the property be annexed.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Notice and Petition be accepted,seconded by Mr.Deane,
and passed unanimously.
/OSf"ANNEXATION -CARROLL
Patrick Carroll submitted a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings and a Petition
for Annexation for the property located south of the proposed Lakes Plat at the end of Hamilton
Road.The Planning Commission recommended that the property be annexed.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,explained that Mr.Carroll owns the 20 acres
to the northof the property proposed to be annexed.He intends to continue the expansion of the
proposed manufactured home park.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Notices and Petition be accepted,seconded by Mr.Lane.
Mr.Deane pointed out that the Council and Planning Commission had serious concerns about the ^^
streets relative to the proposed manufactured home park and was concerned about another such f)
issue in connection with this proposed annexation and the possible expansion ofthe manufactured
home park.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Council does not have to accept an annexation
request or at the time the ordinance is passed annexing the property, can conditionally acceptthe
annexation.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the request be tabled,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed
unanimously.
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OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AQUATIC CENTER EXPANSION
Tim Gremmer,Water Technology,Inc.,requested time before the Council to provide information
on the flow rider and lazy river expansion for the Moses Lake Family Aquatic Center.
Mr.Gremmer presented a conceptual layout of the proposed lazy river and flow rider. He
mentioned that additional restrooms will be required as well as an equipment room and a
concession stand should also be included for this area.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and the consensus was that the staff was
heading in the right direction with the proposed concept.
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K^J HIGHWAY 17 CONSTRUCTION -NOISE
The Department ofTransportation has requested permission for their contractor to pave Highway
17,including intersections,betweenthe hours of10 p.m.to7 a.m. The project will begin inthe fall
of2006and be completed in 2007. Staffagrees that paving during the night,when traffic counts
are lowest,will benefit the city residents.
Action Taken:Dr.Coveymovedthattherequestbe granted,secondedby Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the Planning Commission
requested information onthe effectof reducing the threshold amount in a remodel to trigger the
landscaping ordinance.He mentioned thatmanyofthe recent remodels would nothave triggered
the landscaping ordinance even atareducedpercentageamount. Staffis still discussingtheissue.
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WHEELER ROAD/ROAD L -ACCIDENT HISTORY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,submitteda report of the accidents atthe Wheeler Roadand
Road Lintersection.In the last five years there have been two reported accidents atthis location.
Staff feels that reducingthe speed limit has lowered the number of accidents at this intersection.
REDUCED PRESSURE BACK FLOW ASSEMBLY
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city was enforcing a Department of Health
regulation that requiredthe placement ofareduced pressure back flowassembly where people had
a residential sewer pump station.The city objected to this requirement but complied.The
Department of Health has recently stated that they will no longer enforce this regulation. The city
will notify those people who have been required to install these devises of this change.
PAVED SALES LOTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had received a call from a business on Pioneer
Way that was required to pave his car sales lot and felt that businesses coming in for the weekend
should not be allowed to sell cars on gravel areas.
Itwasthe consensus ofthe Council that car sales should be required to take place on a paved area
and directed staffto draft an amendment to the city's regulations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -PORTABLE BUILDING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city is in the process of purchasing a portable
building to house the Community Development Department.The original negotiations were with
St.Rose of Lima Catholic School but the city has since found a larger,less expensive,and better
equipped building.
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The regular meeting was recessed at 9:55 and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate acquisitions where public discussion may increase the price.The executive session was
adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was
adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:Richard Pearce,Deputy Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,finance Director
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