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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 14,2006
Council Present: Ron Covey,Richard Pearce, Brent Reese,Jim Liebrecht,Bill Ecret, Jon Lane, and
Dick Deane Absent:Brent Reese
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Covey led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Deane moved that the minutes of the October 24 and October 31,2006 meetings
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.Ecret, 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 recordedon
a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public
inspection at city hall.
As of November 14, 2006 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$1,675,331.48;prepaid claimsinthe amount of $53,419.06 and $1,808.08;checks inthe amount
of $3,890,534.05; and payroll inthe amount of $2,139.96 and $42,229.22.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
Paul Chasco,Assistant Director for Insurance Services for the AWC,presented checks to the city SO<3 y
inthe amount of $10,194 and $16,241.These monies are refunds from the Department of Labor
and Industries from the worker compensation retrospective program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Improvements - Moses Lake Community Health Center Plat:A resolutionwas //^(^
presented which accepts thestreetand utility improvements constructed as part ofthe Moses Lake
Community Health Center Short Plat.
Resolution -Accept Improvements -C.Kile Maior Plat:A resolution was presented which accepts //»?t>
the street and utility improvements constructed as part of the C.Kile Major Plat.
Hardv Final Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Columbia Northwest Engineering, on behalf of Merle
Hardy,has submitted a final plat for a two lot major plat.The 7.38 acre site is located
approximately 685'south ofthesoutheast intersection ofroads "N"and Wheeler.Thesiteiszoned
H-l,Heavy Industrial,and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Industrial.The
Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat be approved with the stipulation thatthe
comments of the Development Engineer,Fire Marshall,Bureau of Reclamation,East Columbia
Basin Irrigation District,and Grant County Assessorbe addressed.Asno appeal was taken from
thisdecisionofthe Planning Commission,the Council's approval ofthisdecision incorporates and
adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decision ofthe Planning Commission.
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//p £Polo Ridae #1 Final Plat/Findinas of Fact:Schneider Homes has submitted an application for a43-
lot final plat.The 10.27-acre plat is located southwest of Grape Drive and northwest ofWindrose
Drive.Theareaiszoned R-1,Single Family Residential,which correspondstothe Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Designation ofLowDensity Residential.The Planning Commissionrecommended
that the final platbe approved withthe stipulation that thecommentsofthe Development Engineer be
addressed, and the plat shall not be recorded until the park mitigation fees and any other city fees and
reimbursements are paid.As no appealwas taken from this decision ofthe Planning Commission,
the Council's approval of this decision incorporates and adopts the Findings,Conclusion and
Decision of the Planning Commission.
//££Stone Hollow Preliminary Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Kevin Richards of Western Pacific
Engineering,representing Keith Kofoed,has submitted an application for a preliminary plat to
subdivide ten acres of land into 44 residential lots.The site is located north ofCentral Drive and
east of Paxson Drive.The area is zoned R-2, Single and Two Family Residential, which
corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Medium Density Residential.
A waiver of sidewalk improvement on the west side of Paxson and a deferral of the timing of
landscape installation were also requested. The Planning Commission recommended thatthe
preliminary plat be approved.As no appeal was taken from this decision of the Planning
Commission, the Council's approval of this decision incorporates and adopts the Findings,
Conclusion and Decision of the Planning Commission.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS C*)
/Od2 PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor CoveystatedthatYvonne Parker,Planning Commissioner,has submitted her resignation.
He requested Council confirmation of the appointment of John Daschel to the Planning
Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the appointment of John Daschel to the Planning
Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
P TOURISM COMMISSION
Mayor Covey stated that Gene Donat,Tourism Commissioner, has submitted his resignation.He
requested Council confirmation ofthe appointmentof CharTurnerto the Tourism Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the appointment of CharTurner to the Tourism Commission
be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
]i5f'%LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The membership ofthe LodgingTax Advisory Committee isto be confirmed on a yearlybasis.The
members include Brenda Teals,Big Bend Community College,Allied Arts, Friends of the Adam
East Museum and Art Center,and Tourism Commission,Troy Duzon,Ameristay Inns, and Beverly
Shuford.Mayor Ron Coveyisthe Chairman.f~\
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(^)Mayor Covey stated that Nan Davis,Hallmark Inn,has submitted a letter of resignation.He
requestedCouncil confirmation ofthe appointment ofChar Turner,Director ofSales, BestWestern
Lake Inn, to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe appointmentofCharTurnertothe Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee be confirmedand the remaining members of the Lodging Tax AdvisoryCommittee be
affirmed,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE -VACATE MARINA DRIVE -1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING
John Phimister,WSCO Petroleum,has requested the vacationofa portion of Marina Drive located
on the westerly sideof Lot 1,Parkhill-Scea Addition.The city,PUD,andQwest have requested
that an easement be retained for their existing utilities.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Marina Drive was read by titleonly.
The public hearingwas opened.There were no comments.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the public hearingbe closed,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
Due to a lack of information,it was the consensus of the Council that no action should be taken at
this time.
Action Taken:Mr.Perce moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be tabled,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
JORGENSEN/MCCONKIE ANNEXATION
Ken and Marilynne Jorgensen and Sharon McConkie have submitted a Notice of Intent to
Commence Annexation Proceedings for property located adjacent to the eastern corporate limits
and south of Nelson Road.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES -PROPERTY TAXES/LEVY RATE -PUBLIC HEARING -2nd READING /0/0'ii
Ordinances were presented which fixthe estimated amountto be received bythe cityfromproperty
taxes in 2007 and which sets the tax levy rate.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, explained the effect of the ordinances.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the amount to be received formunicipal purposes fromtaxation on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2007 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received formunicipal purposes fromtaxation on
assessed valuations on propertywithinthe Cityof Moses Lake,Washington for2007 was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
J0/0 ORDINANCE -2007 BUDGET -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2007 Budget.
The ordinance adopting the budget forthe City of Moses Lake,Washington forthe year of 2007
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/0L/b RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WAL-MART
A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts a$500 donation from Wal-Mart.The funds will be used
to enhance the video security system at the Police Department.
The resolution acceptinga donation from Wal-Mart to the Moses Lake Police Department for the
Safe Streets Program was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
/0L/(p RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -WAL-MART
A resolution was presentedwhich acceptsa$500donation from Wal-Mart.The funds will be used
for fire prevention and education activities.
The resolution accepting a donation from Wal-Mart to the Moses Lake Fire Department for Fire
Prevention and Educational Activities was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
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t^J RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -TEALS J6c/b
A resolution was presented which accepts the donation from Richard and Brenda Teals of the
sculpture,Gabriel's Whisper,valued at $5,500.The sculpture was donated in memory of their
parents Byron and Katy Balsom and Roscoe and Dorie Teats.The sculpture isto be placed in
Neppel Park.
The resolution accepting the donation ofthe sculpture "Gabriel's Whisper"valued at $5,500 from
Richard and Brenda Teals in memory of their parents Byron and Katy Balsom and Roscoe and
Dorie Teats was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Peace moved thatthe resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GRANT APPLICATION -POLICE DEPARTMENT g
Staffrequested authorization toapplyfor the2006 Bulletproof Vest Program.The grant will provide
$4,793 of the $9,586 necessary to purchase nine replacement bulletproof vests.
Dean Mitchell, Police Chief,stated that the additional funds to purchase the vest have been
included in the budget.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that staff be authorized to apply for the grant,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
DIVISION/NELSON INTERSECTION
Mr.Deane mentioned that there had been a request for a signal light at the Division and Nelson
intersection and he felt that a roundabout might be a better solution.
Gerry McFaul,City Engineer, stated that a roundabout has been considered at this location.
Additional property would be needed In order to construct a roundabout.
There was some discussion by the Council.
DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM
Mayor Covey stated that the Columbia Basin Herald is looking for sponsors in order to run a '
i \program on a drug free society. He requested staff to research whether or not the city could
—'participate in such a program.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/D2>Of]BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The October 2006 Building Activity Report was presented.
jq-^q PROJECT UPDATE
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,distributed a reporton the progress of on-going
projects in the city.
/0O3 INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report showed the city earned $92,216.68 in investment income in October 2006.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, reported that the city received $386,619.70 in sales tax and
$26,999.80 in transient rental income in October 2006.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:35 and the Council met inan executive session to discuss
labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 8:47 and the regular session was
reconvened.
SALARIES C*
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that salary increases for the union Fire Department
personnel, 4.3%, and union Police Department personnel, 5%, are based on the contract
requirements.Herequested a 4.3% raisefor non-union,Association,and executive staff.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Ecret.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,MayGTL
ionald R.Cone,Finance Director
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