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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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Council Present: Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane,Bill Ecret, Brent Reese,Jim Liebrecht,
and Jon Lane
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council inthe Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the September 12,2006 meeting be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims, and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certifiedby the Finance Director as requiredby 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 September 26, 2006 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$354,639.88;prepaid claims in the amount of$56,985.19,checks in the amount of$3,163,612.19;
and payroll in the amount of $48,197.65.
()PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Hartford Deferred Compensation:Aresolution was presented which withdraws the /O?0>
city's sponsorship ofthe Hartford Life Insurance Co.'s deferred compensation plan to potential new
participants effective immediately and terminates the plan effective July 2,2013.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
GPS EQUIPMENT /Q/y
The city received twobids for the Global Positioning System equipment.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to PPI Group in the amount of
$54,861.76,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
INCA MEXICAN RESTAURANT -USE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
Don Swartz,Swartz Brothers Investments,LLC,representing the Inca Mexican Restaurant,
requested time before the Council to discuss the placement of dumpsters and grease rendering
containers currentlylocated on city right-of-way.
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Mr.Swartz, owner of the building,stated that currently the restaurant dumpsters and grease
disposal unitsare located on city right-of-way on Chestnut Street. The intentis to construct an
enclosure to house these items and permission is being requested to place the enclosure on city
right-of-way.The grease receptacles will be eliminated.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Pearce expressed concernabout allowing private enterpriseto use city property even though
he was in favor of cleaning up this area.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request to erect a dumpster enclosure on cityright-of-way
forthe use ofthe IncaRestaurant be granted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
jQ\0'A RESOLUTION -INTERFUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which authorizes an inter-fund loan from the Sanitation Fundto the
Water/Sewer Fund in the amount of $500,000.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loantothe Water/Sewer Fund 410 from the SanitationFund
490 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
/OS?ORDINANCE -SPARKS ANNEXATION -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which annexes Lot2,Sparks Short Plat#2 to the city. The property
is located on the frontage road near Kittelson Corner.
The ordinance annexing Lot2,Sparks Short Plat#2, to the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington,and
incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe Cityof Moses Lakewas readby titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
10/7 SANDER
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a seven-yard sander to be used for winter
operations. This sander will replace the one that was purchased in 1980.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
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^_J OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
HERON TRAIL
Staff provided two options for the constructionof the Heron Trail.The first option is a boardwalk
with a steel structure and concrete decking that will cost approximately $1,216,000. The city's
share would be $874,000.The second option is a boardwalk with a wooden structure and Trex
deckingthat will cost approximately $877,00. The city'sshare wouldbe $535,000.Neither option
has a connection to the Japanese Garden, trails in McCosh Park,covered platform, viewing
platforms,or decorative basalt.
Joe Rogers,Trails Planning Team, encouragedthe Council togo forward withthe Heron Trail,even
withthe scaled down projectandthe increased cost. Hementioned thatthe Trails Planning Team
is convinced that this project should be continued.
Dennis Parr,911 Camas, mentioned that there are a number of wooden boardwalks inthe State
ofWashingtonthathave been in existence for over50 years. Hesubmitteda copy of a brochure
from Menasha, Wisconsin showing a boardwalksimilar inlookto the one proposed forthe Heron
Trail and which is constructed of Trex decking.It is constructed on a wooden railroad trestle that
was built in 1870.He pointedoutthatTrex decking is fire resistant. Hementioned that he would
be willing to volunteer hisservicesto inspect the construction ofthe Heron Trail boardwalk ifthe
city needs such a service.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Rogers pointed outthat thecosttothe city would be $535,000 for option 2 and the city has
already budgeted $410,000,sothe city would only need to commit an additional $125,000.He
mentioned that the Heron Trail will be 10'wide which willaccommodate bicycles.The trail will start
nearAstreet, meanderthrough McCosh Parktothe beginning ofthe Heron Trail whichwill connect
to Division Street, andontothe Japanese Garden.He pointed outthatbydenyingthis project the
city will lose the IAC grant and credibility with the citizens of Moses Lake,since it hasbeen in the
works for three years.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
Richard Teals,Trails Planning Team, stated thatthis is a good project and will look great.He
mentioned thattherearemanywooden boardwalks throughout the United States.He pointed out
thatsinceMosesLakebeganparticipation in the Healthy Communities project,the number ofbikers
and walkers has increased.
Brenda Teals,Trails Planning Team,pointed outthatthe city has built a numberof facilities for its
citizens andshe encouraged the Council to support the Heron Trail.It will be like a new city park
extending over the lake.When Heron Trail is constructed it will provide a two mile walking and
bicycle loop.
Doug Schonewald,1535 S.Skyline Drive,President ofCentral Basin Audubon Society,stated that
of coming importance is eco-tourism or watchable wildlife.He mentioned that bird watchers are
always looking for public lands on which they can watch birds.He pointed out that bird watching
isan untapped resources in this area and the Heron Trail will encourage that activity.
Alan Heroux,Chairman of Vision 2020, stated thatthey supportthe Heron Trail project.
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Gerry McFaul,City Engineer,mentioned that hehasbeen involved in constructing bicycle paths
in the city for many years.He pointed outthe various bicycle paths throughout the city.He was
concerned thatthe city would be allocating funds for an activity trail whenthereareno funds for
overlays and improvements to city streets,and thattheestimated costfor the Heron Trail is still less
than whatthe actual costs mightbe.He stated thatthe cityis committedto the improvementof
Peninsula and Lakeside Drives which will include a bike path.
Phil Bloom,ColumbiaNorthwest Engineering,pointedout thatthe amphitheaterwas scaled back
from its original design when bids came inover budget.
Sally Goodwin,4803 Mae Valley Road,was concerned aboutthecomments from Mr.McFaul and
whether those were personal orthe city's standpoint.She mentioned that there are some city
employees who are in favor of the project.
Mayor Covey mentioned thatMr.McFaul isa citizen of Moses Lakeandhe does also provide the
Council with information on engineering issues.
ActionTaken:Mr.Liebrecht moved thatOption2 be approved forthe HeronTrail,seconded by Mr.
Deane.
Mr.Deane was in favor of the projectas he felt itwouldcontinue the parksystem inthe cityand it
will enhance the bird watchingactivitiesin Moses Lake. Hefeltthat the additional funds could be
made available by next year to fund this project.
Mr.Ecret stated that he is in favor of the project but is concerned about the cost. With the other (]
projectsalreadyin progress, he feltthe city needs to wait until the funds are available.
Mr.Pearce was concerned about the additional cost of the project as the city does not have the
funds at the present time.
Mr.Reese feltthat the projectwould be good for Moses Lake but was also concerned about the
cost and the existing projects. He was also concerned about possible vandalism. He felt this
project could be looked at when the current projectshave been completed.
Mr.Lane was concerned about the cost of the project and the possibility of the bids coming in over
budget.Because of the existing projects, he did not feel the citycould afforditat this time.
Mayor Covey stated that he is in favorof the projectbut was concerned about the cost.
The motion failed with Mr.Deane,Mr.Liebrecht,and Mayor Covey in favor and Mr.Lane,Mr.Ecret,
Mr.Pearce,and Mr.Reese opposed.
LAKESHORE/PENINSULA DRIVE -GRANT
Staff requested authorization to apply fora state Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant forthe 10'
wide activitytrail to be constructed as partof the Lakeshore and Peninsula Drive Reconstruction
Project.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe request be granted,secondedby Mr.Lane,andpassed f~\
unanimously.
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^_J SHAKER'S 4th SHORT PLAT -SIDEWALK DEVIATION
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested a deviation of the requirement to install
sidewalk adjacent to the five foot planter area onthe proposed Shaker's 4th Short Plat sincethe
adjacent property has sidewalk that is next to the curb.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed out that the sidewalk along Sharon Avenue
from Pioneer Way to Monroe Street has a planterstripabout halfway from Pioneer Way, then no
sidewalk,and then sidewalk next to the curb.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY OF SOAP LAKE -EQUIPMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe City of Moses Lakehas recently acquired new
self contained breathing apparatus through a regional grant.The City ofSoap Lakehasrequested
-the city's surplus units.The units areof little ornominal valuesincetherearemanyofthese units
I)available because of the grants fromthe federal government fornew units.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that 12 SCBA units be provided to the City of Soap Lake,
seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
AQUATIC CENTER jqqQ
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe double flowrider approved bythe Council for the
enhancement of the aquatic center is available only through Aquatic Development Group,Inc.
Underthe single source supply policy,the flowrider has been ordered.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided information onthe city's emergency preparedness.
Mr.Pearcewanted to know ifthe Council has the powerto appointatemporaryCityManagerifthe
City Manager is incapacitated in an emergency such asa flu pandemic.He also suggested that
an outline be prepared forthe Council to follow inan emergency.
It was pointed outthat the Council doeshavethe authority to appoint a temporary City Manager.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,suggested the Council consider the pre-selection of interim
replacement Council members in case of an emergency.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The August 2006 Building Activity Report was presented./03 OS
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/003 INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report showed the city earned $99,919.33 in investment income in August 2006.
//S£^SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
llZt'Z Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, reported that the city received $424,038.97 in sales tax and
$38,378.26 in transient rental income in August 2006.
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Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated that security cameras can be provided at three locations
with equipment from Costco at about halfthe cost ofother equipment.These cameras are fixed
but several can be placed to cover the area to be surveyed.The cameras are high resolution with
infrared,digital video recorders,and Internet connections.
/J3U PROJECT UPDATE
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,distributed a report on the progress of on-going
projects in the city.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Mayor ^2
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