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2006 12 126456 ^~MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL *^_J December 12,2006 Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Jim Liebrecht,Bill Ecret, Jon Lane, Dick Deane,and Brent Reese PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. MINUTES:Mr.Deane moved that the minutes of the November 28,2006 meetings be approved, seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,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.Lane,and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,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 December 12,2006 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $1,207,714.83;prepaidclaims inthe amount of $37,750.46 and $83597.89;checks inthe amount of $1,768,810.16;and payroll in the amount of $39,442.80. <J PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Resolution-Accept Grant-Dept.of Health:A resolution was presented whichaccepts a $30,000 //6 C grant from the Department of Health for the design and installation of a water main on Luta and Virginia Streets. Resolution -Accept Improvements -LeanneTerrace Maior Plat:A resolution was presented which //<£G? accepts the municipal improvements constructed as partof the Leanne Terrace Major Plat. Resolution -Accept Improvements -Linda's ShortPlat:A resolution was presented which accepts //<J(s the municipal improvements constructed as partof the Linda's Short Plat. Resolution -Grant Easement to PUD:A resolution was presented which grants an easement to /0/3 the PUD forelectrical lines to the new operations and maintenance facilityon Road 4. Resolution -Accept Easement - Sixth Street: A resolution was presented which accepts an /J/ easement from Pelican Horn Limited Partnership formunicipal improvements along Sixth Avenue. ^j Linda's Short Plat -Waiver:Columbia Northwest Engineering requested awaiver ofthelot design //©?(p standards forLot5 in Linda's Short Plat.The preliminaryplatdid not require anywaivers;however due to the location of an electrical transformer and pedestrian path, two lots must be reconfigured inthe final plat.This caused Lot5 to no longer meet the standard of 40'frontagealong a curved />street (cul-de-sac),and 65'lotwidthat front setback line.The lotis still adequate for a reasonably- v-/sized house.The Planning Commission recommended that the waiver request be approved. 6457 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES .December 12,2006 //<£(o Laauna Shores Final Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Todd Lengenfelder,submitted the 15 lot Laguna Shores Final Major Plat located eastof Laguna Drive and south ofSage Road.The area iszoned R-3,Multi-family Residential,which corresponds tothe Comprehensive Plan Land UseDesignation ofHigh Density Residential.Theonly significant change tothe final plat drawing is that the street right-of-way for Blue Heron Lane is dedicated all thewaytoSage Road,rather than stopping atthe northernmost platted lots along the street.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat and the Findings of Fact be approved. ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS [D/O ORDINANCE -AMEND 2006 BUDGET -1st READING An ordinance was presented which amends the 2006 Budget The ordinance amendingthe 2006budget for theCityofMoses Lake,Washingtonwas readby title only. ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously. /QSf ORDINANCE -KUNZE FARMS ANNEXATION -1st READING Anordinancewas presented whichannexes the Kunze Farms property located north andsouth of I-90 and west of Airway Drive. The ordinance annexing propertycommonly known as Kunze Farmsto the Cityof Moses Lake, Washington, and incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe Cityof Moses Lake,and which provides for the assumption of existing indebtedness was read by titleonly. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. jQfo ORDINANCE -STIPENDS FOR COUNCIL -1st READING An ordinance was presented which increases the stipends for the Mayor,Deputy Mayor, and Council members. The ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Stipends for Mayorand City Council Members"was read by title only. D D n 6458 CITYCOUNCIL MINUTES December12,2006 ^_J Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed with Mr.Peace and Mr.Lane opposed. ORDINANCE -EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE -2nd READING /aj^ An ordinance was presented which establishes an ambulance service utility within the city. The rate for the utility service will be established by the City Council by separate resolution and shall be based on the costs of the ambulance service utility as established by the cost of service study. The ordinance amending Chapter 2.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Emergency Medical and Ambulance Service"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -CHECKS AND DRAFTS - 2nd READING Anordinancewas presented whichincreases the dishonoredcheck and draft service fee from $25 to $35.The $25 is lower than the standards in the industry at this time. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.38 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Checks and Drafts"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded I )by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which increases the penalties for late payments for business license renewals. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -FIRE CODE - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which increases the diameter of a cul-de-sac to 92'on streets longer than 220'.This increase is needed to provide enough room for the fire trucks to turn around. The ordinance amending Chapter 16.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Code" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved thatthe second reading oftheordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. //</b /D6?£ 103^ 6459 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 12,2006 !Q$7 ORDINANCE -VACATE MARINA DRIVE -2ND READING f» John Phimister,WSCO Petroleum, has requested the vacationofa portion of Marina Drive located on the westerly side of Lot1,Parkhill-Scea Addition.The city,PUD,and Qwest have requested that an easement be retained for their existing utilities. The ordinance vacating a portion of Marina Drivewas read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ICMA DEFERRED COMP A resolution was presented which amends the city's ICMA RC Deferred Compensation Plan to allow for additional in service distributions to plan participants. The resolution amending the Cityof Moses Lake's Deferred Compensation Plan No.302370 with ICMA-RC was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. /Oy(*RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATIONS -SUMMER CONCERT SERIES A resolution was presented which acceptsdonations from businesses andorganizations to partially () fund the 2006 Summer Concert Series. The resolution accepting contributions for the City of Moses Lake Centennial TheaterSummer Concert Series was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. /OVb RESOLUTION - ACCEPT DONATION - CARBON FAMILY TRUST A resolution was presented which accepts $19,000 from the Carbon Family Trust for the Dogwood Court Project. The resolution acceptinga donation ofnineteenthousand dollars from the Carbon Family Trustwas read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. /Oi(s RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -MIGHTYSHINE A resolution was presented which accepts $685 from Mightyshine for the Special Olympics Program. n 6460 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 12,2006 ^J The resolution accepting a cash donation of $685.00 from Robert and Gina Cubbage of DBA Mightyshine was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -AMBULANCE SERVICE UTILITY A resolution was presentedwhich establishesambulance serviceutility rates.The cost-of-service study determined the utility rateto be $3.58 permonth perservice unit. The resolution establishing ambulance service utility rates was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS JORGENSEN/MCCONKIE ANNEXATION Ken and Marilynne Jorgensen and Sharon McConkie submitted a Notice of Intent to annex -—n approximately80acres of propertylocatedsouth of Nelson Road and east ofthe HaydenCampus I J subdivisions.The Planning Commission recommended that the Notice ofIntent be accepted. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Notice of Intent beaccepted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Petition for Annexation be accepted,seconded by Mr. Ecret,and passed unanimously. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ENGLE ANNEXATION Paul and Madonna Engle submitted a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings with regard to approximately 44 acres of property located east of Highway 17 and north ofthe Lakeland developments. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted and forwarded to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. SONICO.INC -CONNECT TO WATER/SEWER Sonico,Inc.requested permission to connecttheir facilityat Randolph Road and Patton Boulevard to city water and sewer. o /)3(* /O^f /o^p //Lob 6461 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 12, 2006 Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to connect to city services be granted with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /O&O WAL-GREENS -BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that S. E.Grainger Development Group, LLC has again requested an 180 day extension oftheir building permit forthe construction ofa Wal-Greens at the intersection of Broadway and Alder.They are still attempting to obtain property from the railroad. David Thompson,representing S. E.Grainger Development,stated that they should be receiving a written response from the railroad concerning the property transfer in the near future and it is possible the land trade could be concluded in the first part of 2007. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, pointed out that the buildings have been demolished and they have worked on cleaning up the lot. There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that an additional 180 ^^ extension on the building permit should be granted.f) /QOLp AIRPORT LEASES Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated that most ofthe leases atthe Municipal Airport expire at the end of2006. The Airport Commission has recommended that the renton the tie down spaces be increased from $12 permonth to $25 permonth. The Airport Commission recommended that the commercial and non-commercial leases be changed to a20 year lease withterms re-negotiated every5 yearsandthatthe ratesincrease everyyearbytwotimesthe rate of inflation. Mr.Pearce explained the how the amounts were originally established. There was some discussion on the proposed increases in the rates Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the tie down rental rates be increased to $25 dollars per month and the rental rates forthe commercial and non-commercial property be increased by 4.6%, with the amount beingincreased to the next penny and the automatic increase each year also being increased to the next penny,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. CONCERT SERIES Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Bill Burke,who schedules the acts for the Summer Concert Series,recommended that additional events be promoted in Moses Lake in conjunction withthe concerts. The money for the expanded summer event schedule would come from the transient rental funds.^K) iMi r) 6462 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 12, 2006 K^_J'There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the summer concert series be expanded. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for the expanded concert series,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. HEALTH DISTRICT FUNDING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager requested direction from the Council on whether or not the city would contribute funds to the Health District. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. Mr.Gavinski explained the previous funding sources for the Health District and the fact that those sources no longer exist.The Health Districtis now requesting funds from cities to make up their deficits.State law provides that counties are to provide the funding for the Health District.The Association of Grant County Cities and Towns has directed that the Grant County Commissioners and the state legislators be informed about the cities'concern ofthe lack of funding by the county for the Health District. There was some discussion by the Council. U w Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign a contract for supplemental services withthe GrantCounty Health District atthe rateof $1 percapita,seconded by Mr.Lane. There was some discussion by the Council and itwas pointed out that by statute health issues are the responsibility of the county.It was the consensus of the Council that the County Commissioners and legislators be informed ofthe factthat health issues arethe responisilityofthe state and county,not the cities. The motion passed unanimously. TRAFFIC STUDY -DIVISION AND NELSON Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a traffic study was performed for the intersectionof Division and Nelson to determine whether or not a traffic light is warranted. Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the study shows that a light would be warranted withinthe next couple of years but.He pointed out that a roundabout would be safer than a traffic light as itslows traffic down and vehicles are not running red lights.The roundabouts are also less expansive to construct than signal lights.He mentioned that additional right-of-way would be needed to create a roundabout at this intersection. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that staff look into acquiring right-of-way fora roundabout at the intersection of Divisionand Nelson,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. lO/O ///? 6463 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 12, 2006 j V WELL 17 WATER TREATMENT FACILITY Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city investigated the construction ofa water pre- treatment facility for the industrial users inthe Wheeler Road area.The proposed users felt that the cost of such a facility was prohibitive and also would not adequately meet their needs.No further action will be taken on the proposed facility. ZONING ISSUES Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that concern has been expressed about the operation of some auto body businesses on Broadway inthe C-2 Zone,General Commercial and Business, but close to the C-1 Zone.The problem is the repair of vehicles within public view.One possible solution is to change the zoning to C-1 and require all repair operations to be inside a building. Itwas the consensus of the Council that a change of zoning for those areas be investigated. ,•LAKE CROSSINGS Gary G. Harer,Municipal Services Director,gave the Council the background on the various locations proposed for additional lake crossings. Mr.Reese mentioned that even though the city does not have the funds to construct a second lake crossing,the right-of-way should be obtained so that the city would be eligible for any available federal funds. BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT The November 2006 Building Activity Report was presented. /DOlp INVESTMENT REPORT The investment report showed the city earned $75,081.59 in investment income in November 2006. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $411,353.97 in sales tax and $46,799.45 in transient rental income in November 2006. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Mayor <^L F&nald R.Cone,Finance Director