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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL(^_J October 24,2006
Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Jim Liebrecht,Bill Ecret, Jon Lane, and
Dick Deane
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the October 10,2006 be approved,seconded by
Mr.Lane,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.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras 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 ofOctober 24,2006 the Councildoes approve for payment claimsinthe amount of$578,822.85;
prepaid claims in the amount of $24,527.81, $680,683.84, and $1,163,833.20;checks in the
amount of $4,096,605.22;and payrollin the amount of $43,210.25.
U PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
PROCLAMATION:The proclamation declaring November 2006as National Hospice Month was /;$x
read by title only.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Gary Johnson,Parks Maintenance Worker,was
presented to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
AcceptWork - 2005Seal Coat Project:Central Washington Asphalt has completed work onthe /Q/9S)
2005 Seal Coat Project.The work should be accepted and the 45 day lien period entered into.
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AcceptWork -2006 Sewer Lining Project:RePipe-Califomia,Inc has completed work on the 2006
Sewer Lining Project.The work should be accepted and the 45 day lien period entered into.
Resolution -Accept Water/Sewer Improvements:A resolution was presented which accepts water
and sewer improvements on Doolittle Lane, Lowry Drive,and Northwest Lane.
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Resolution -Accept Street/Utility Improvements -Laauna Shores Maior Plat: A resolution was //«5 ^
presented which accepts street and utility improvements installed as part of the Laguna Shores
Major Plat.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
/OI7 SANDER
Thecityreceived one bid for theseven yard sandertobe used for winter operations.Thisstainless
steel sander will replace a severely rusted sander that was purchased in 1980.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the bid be awarded to Ed-Ka Manufacturing in the amount
of $26,254,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
//(*b COMMUNICATIONS - BERNSEN -SEWER SERVICE
Paul Bernsen has requested connection to the city's sewer facilities for approximately300 homes
under the same conditions as granted to Huck Goodrich.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe request is virtually the same as that from Mr.
Goodrich to connect to the city's service.
There was some discussion by the Council.
It was the consensus ofthe Council that staff investigate the request.
/OyP ORDINANCE -SCHNEIDER HOMES ANNEXATION -PUBLIC HEARING -2nd READING C*)
Anordnancewas presented whichprovidesfor the annexationof property inCascadeValleyowned
by Schneider Homes. The propertyis located alongValley Road.
The ordinance annexing Schneider Homes,Inc.to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and
incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe Cityof Moses Lakewas readbytitleonly.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,reported that this will annex about 200 acres.
PhilBloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Schneider Homes,stated that they are
glad the process is moving forward.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
/C^ORDINANCE -CITY WELL AND TANK SITES ANNEXATION -PUBLIC HEARING -1st READING
An ordnance was presented which annexes the city's tank and well sites located on the former
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i )The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the City Well and Tank Sites,to the City of
Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of
Moses Lake was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the firstreading of the ordnance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
GROWTH OF MOSES LAKE
Roger McSteen, The HomeCenter, requested time beforethe Council to discuss the development
of Moses Lake and ways and means to entice new companies to locate inthe Moses Lake area.
Mr.McSteen stated that he is interested in helping entice businesses to locate in Moses Lake. He
mentioned that he has a business on the coast and is in a position to connect businesses in that
area about locating in Moses Lake.
Mayor Covey stated thatthere committees and agencies in the Moses Lake areathat are in the
business of recruiting businesses to the area. He mentioned that the city is working with other
entities to have rail and air service to the area.The city is also working with the Department of
()Ecology and the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that Highway 17 is inthe process of being improved.The cityalso has a
great many parks and other amenities.
Mr.Ecret suggested that he couldattend the GreaterMoses Lake Area EconomicDevelopment
Forum and the Chamber ofCommerce meetings.
MOSES LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Northwest Regional Library leases the city building as a library and is currently in need of
additional space.
Philomine Lund,Moses Lake Public Library,stated that ithas been many years since there have
been any improvementsto the library and requested the Council considerthe issue at its retreat.
ConnieColeman,managerofthe library,statedthatthey are grateful for the facility butthere have
been manychanges in howa library operatesoverthe last40 years. She pointed outthatthe use
of the library has increased 25%over the last few years.
GlennaBingham statedthatshe workedinthe library for 35years.In 1965the cityconstructedthe
current library buildingand the library is again out of space.
It was the consensus of the Council that the issue be discussed at retreat.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -GENERAL PENALTY - 2nd READING
Anordinance amending the penalty provisions ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codewas presented.
The ordinance amending Chapter 1.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "General
Penalty"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Liebrecht moved thatthe second readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
.Qjy ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which eliminates a loading and unloading zone along BeechStreet
between Third and Fourth Avenues.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking
Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
^-ORDINANCE -AMEND SEWER REGULATIONS -2nd READING ^-s.
An ordinance was presented which will allow swimming pool waterto be discharged to the city's
sanitary sewer.This change is supported by the Department of Ecology which prefers the
discharge into a sanitary sewer rather than into a storm sewer.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sewer
Regulations"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
/O/j-d ORDINANCES -PROPERTY TAXES/LEVY RATE -PUBLIC HEARING - 1st READING
Ordinanceswere presented which fix the estimated amounttobe received bythe cityfrom property
taxes in 2007 and sets the tax levy rate.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the effect of the ordinances.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
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V^y The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxation on
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2007 was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the amount to be received formunicipal purposes from taxation on assessed
valuations on property withinthe City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2007 was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -STRANGE
A resolution was presented which would allowChristopher Strange to construct an additionto an
existing residence at 903 N. Paxson Drive,also known as the westerly halfof Tax #1868.
The resolution allowingChristopher Strange to buildon unplatted property was read by titleonly.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that the resolved inthe resolution
should be amended to read "That Christopher Strange be allowed to build on unplatted property
inorderto construct a 544 square footadditionat 903 N. Paxson Drivewiththe stipulationthat the
propertybe platted within one year of the startof construction".
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Strange stated thathe needs tomade the addition tothe house and has no objection to platting
at this time.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -OPPOSE I-933
A resolution was presented which states the city's opposition to I-933.7rt
A resolution of the City of Moses Lake, Washington, opposing Initiative 933,entitled "An Act
Relating to Providing Fairness in Government Regulation of Property"was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that additional information on the issue was made
available to the Council.
There were no comments from the public.
Action Taken:Mr.Peace moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
/&3 PARK NAMES
J 'J--"'The Parks and Recreation Commission submitted names for four parks within the city -Dano Park"j jP^to be renamed Harrison K.Dano Park;Lower Peninsula Park to remain the same;Yonezawa Park
-<TT to remain the same;and Longview Tracts Park to be named Longview Park.
SpencerGrigg,Parks and Recreation Director,statedthatthe four parks involved will be improved
in the near future and itwas felt that they should be officially named.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the recommendations forthe namesofthe parks be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Liebrecht.
Mayor Covey felt thatthe city could be more creative in thenameofthe Lower Peninsula Park and
Longview Tracts Park.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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The cityownsa numberof small parcels on undeveloped land located on Marina Drive whichhave
significant slopes down to the edge of the lake and existing natural vegetation is frequently
disturbed anddamaged by foot traffic accessing the lake. Because ofthe erosion problem,the city
receives numerous complaints about blowing dust and ash.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,presented three options for dealing with the
problems.The first two options deal only with thetopoftheslope and cost between $2,000 and
$4,000. The third optiondeals withthe top and sloped surfaces, providesADAcompliantaccess
to the lake, and establishes an irrigation system and will cost about $14,000.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that Option 3 be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
/\v-UGAAMENDMENTS
Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director,stated that the city has received several
requests for changes tothe city's UGAafterthe cutoffdate of July 31.Staff is requesting direction
from the Council on whether or not to include those requests in the 2006 urban growth area and
Comprehensive Planupdate. He recommended that the County Commissioners be notifiedthat
the city is reviewing the requests.
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{^_J Sam Lorenz.Grant County Department of Emergency Services,stated that he was concerned that
the All Hazard Mitigation Planwould be compromised by some ofthe amendments to the UGAby
infringing on a proposed buffer zone between the industrial area on Wheeler Road and the
residential developments.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
David Hendricks stated that he is applying fora rezone as the county does not allow fora variance.
The property is zoned R-1 and he wishes to stack hay on it. The fire insurance requirements
caused him to purchase the property but the county rezoned the property to R-1 in 2001.
Rich Walpole, Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing four of the requested UGA
amendments,requested that they be considered by the Council.
PhilBloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,stated that he is working on the amendments to the
UGA also.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that a letter be sentto the County Commissioners stating that the
city has received the requests and is moving through the process,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Mr.Pearce pointed out that at the study session the Council was informed that the ambulance
service is running a deficient and he felt it should be addressed.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the budget include a $4 utility fee on each water/sewer
account to support the ambulance service,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY HALL CAMPUS EXPANSION
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated thatthe city advertised for statement of qualificationsfor
architectural firms to design buildings to house the Council chamber,auditorium, administrative
offices,a museum and art center,an expansion and a remodel forthe City Hall,and a remodel of
the Policeand Parks building.Staff received responses from 12 architectural firms.The next step
is to form a selection committee to select the most qualified architectural firm.
Mayor Covey and Mr.Ecretagreed to serve on the reviewcommittee with citystaff.
GRANT COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the county has responded to the city's request to
i \disband the Boundary Review Board. The county has requested input fromvarious departments
V_-/concerningdisbandingofthe boardand will send outa notification oftheirdecision. He pointedout
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that under the existing agreement between the cityand county, the Grant County Boundary Review
Board is to be disbanded when all conditions of the agreement have been completed,which they
have.
FARMER DRIVE LIFT STATION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Farmer Drive Lift Station project was rebid and
a request has been submitted for a special meeting to award the bid.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that a special meeting be set for Wednesday,October 31 at
5 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
QUARTERLY AMBULANCE REPORT
The Ambulance Quarterly Report for the third quarter was submitted.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The third quarter financial report was submitted to the Council.
yQQ(,AIRPORT QUARTERLY REPORT
The Airport Quarterly Report for the third quarter was submitted to the Council.
2007 BUDGET
It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for October 24 at 6 p.m. in the
Council Chambers to discuss the 2007 budget.
/QOy USE OF CITY PROPERTY -BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Boys and Girls Club has requested the use of
McCosh Park for the Harvest Festival on October 28.The area requested for use is the southwest
end from the restrooms to the covered picnic shelter to A Street.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed
unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Ma
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
A special meeting of the Moses Lake City Council has been called by Mayor
Ronald C.Covey for Tuesday,October 24,2006 from 6:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m.,at
the City of Moses Lake's Council Chambers at 401 S.Balsam,Moses Lake
\i Washington.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 2007 Preliminary Budget.
Scheduling and notice of the special meeting is done pursuant to RCW
34A.12.110 and 42.30.080 and Moses Lake Municipal Code 2.08.020.
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