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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
t)February 26,2008
CouncilPresent: Ron Covey,Bill Ecret,DickDeane, RichardPearce, Brent Reese,and Jon Lane
Absent:Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council inthe pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the February 12,2008 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims,certified as required by RCW42.24.090,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 February 26, 2008 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$242,410.50;prepaid claims in the amountsof $16,408.37,$36,928.09,and $6,642;claim checks
inthe amount of $1,414,272.75; and payroll inthe amount of $38,114.14.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
JAPAN AIRLINES DONATION
Yukihiro Goto, Maintenance Director,of Japan Airlines presented a $2,000 check to the city. The
funds are to be used in the Parks and Recreation Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Strategic Reserve Grant:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a Strategic //<£Q>
Reserve Grant for $300,000.The grant is administered by the Community Trade and Economic
Development and Office of Financial Management. Funds will be used for the extension of the
city's water and sewer mains along Road N.
TIB Grant Transferred from Grant County:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to /^/V
sign the assignment of grant from the county. The grant was awarded to the county for
improvements onRoad N.The grant includes $796,000 for streetimprovements and$200,000 for
a bike path on Road N.
Notice of Intent to Annex -Olin Development:Olin Development submitted a Notice of Intent to /OS~<P
Annex property adjacent to Ramm Road.
Request to Connect to Citv Water -Counsell:Mike and Darci Counsell requested permission to //£?^
connect their property located at 2513 Westshore Driveto the city's water and sewer system
Resolution -Accept Deed-Kalasountas:A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts a deed from /0 y&
George Kalasountas for right-of-way on Peninsula Drive.
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/q/J Resolution -Accept Easement - Masset: A resolution was presented which accepts an easement
from Urban Masset formunicipal purposes forfuture street improvements on Luta Street.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
iQfQfi 2008 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
The city received fourbids for the 2008 Crack Seal Project. This project consists of sealing more
than 280,000'of cracks on various streets,alleys,and parking lots.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Quality Paving in the amount of
$98,448,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
)\\LI FARMER'S MARKET -USE OF PARK/STREET
I'^^>The Columbia Basin Farmers'Market requested the use of the Civic Center Park on Saturdays from
"7///tne first week °fMav through the end ofOctober and requested the closure ofone half ofthe 300 ^-s^block of Ash Street,and the use of Sinkiuse Square on Wednesday's,from noon to 6:30 p.m.from (j)
June through September.
The Moses Lake Business Association submitted a letter endorsing the request and also asking
the city to provide additional trash pickup onThursday morning andthe use ofSinkiuseSquarefor
entertainment,which the MLBA will provide.
Mark Rowley,Farmers'Market President,provided additional detailsand mentioned thatthey have
formeda committeetoworkwiththe cityonthe use, maintenance, and improvement ofCivicCenter
Park.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request to use the Civic Center Park,one half of the 300
Block of Ash Street,and the use of Sinkiuse Square be granted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND GAMBLING TAX - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the penalty provisions forviolations of the gambling
tax regulations to an administrative enforcement.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Gambling Tax"/"*N
was read by title only.'
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordnance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
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[^J ORDINANCE -AMEND SNOW REMOVAL -2nd READING j/U /
An ordinance was presented which amends the snow removal regulations to require owners of
vacant property to provide sidewalk service including snow removal.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Snow
Removal"was read by title only.
ActiorfTaken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe second readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND DRIVEWAY ACCESS CONTROL STANDARDS - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes driveway access standards for state highways
within the city.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Driveway
Access Control Standards"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES -HEARING EXAMINER -1st READING
I )Ordinanceswere presented which amend the regulations dealing with appeals to the Hearing
^"^Examiner.
James A.Whitaker,CityAttorney,explained thatthe changes establishthe process ofan appeal
of an administrative order.
The ordinance amending Chapter 20.07ofthe MosesLake Municipal Code entitled "Public Notice
Requirements"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.80 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Hearing
Examiner"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe first readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Lane, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WILLIS ANNEXATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which annexes approximately 1.24 acres owned by Richard Willis
located adjacent to Kittelson Road.
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The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Willis Annexation tothe City of Moses
Lake,Washington,and incorporating thesame within the corporate limits ofthe City of Moses Lake
was read by title only.
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GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that this annexation was started
in 2004 but because of right-of-way issues the annexation was put on hold.Since those issues
have now been resolved,the annexation is going forward.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the firstreading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
y/3/USE OF CASCADE PARK -OUTBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION
The Outboard Racing Association requested permission to holdtheir annual boat race at Cascade
Parkon September 19-21,2008.The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the
request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -HEPBURN -NON-CONFORMING USE/BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
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Charles and Loretta Hepburn own an existing single family home at 3851 E.Broadway.This house
was built in 1957 and annexed into the city in November 1999.The house isa non-conforming use ^_s^
asthe property is zoned Heavy Industrial.The Hepbums are proposing to add a220 square foot (J)
addition to their existing house.As the property is unplatted,the Hepburns have also requested
that they be allowed to build on unplatted property.
The resolution allowing Charles and Loretta Hepburn to build on unplatted property was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request for an addition to a non-conforming use at 3851
E.Broadway be granted,seconded by Lane,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
BMX EVENT
The Moses Lake BMX organization has provided additional documentation outlining the request for
a BMX race event in May to be held at the BMX track at Larson Playfield.Permission was
requested for 20 dry camping spaces towards the back of the track and to operate their own
concession stand.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,pointed out that in the past,requests to camp and
operate concession stands where there is an existing city concession stand have been denied
except for the annual swim meet at McCosh Park.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Sunshine Rutherford,representing the BMX organization,stated that there are races scheduled for
Friday night,Saturday,Sunday,and Monday.They explained their needs for concessions and
camping.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted to have the BMX races,allow the 20
spaces for dry camping,but deny the request for their own concession stand,seconded by Mr.
Ecret,and passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
RAILROAD
Mayor Covey mentioned that there is a Columbia Basin Railroad Public Affairs Workshop in
Washington DC on March 11,12,and 13. The Columbia Basin Railroad and the Port will be in
attendance.Grant County Economic Development Districtmay have someone there and itwas felt
that the city should also be represented.They will be meeting with Department of Transportation
personnel,senators,and congressmen.
There was some discussoin on whether or not itwould be valuable to send a representative from
the cityand itwas feltthat if representatives from the Grant CountyEconomicDevelopment District
were to attend,they could represent the city.If no one from Grant County Economic Development
District will be attending,itwas the consensus that someone from the cityshould attend.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SENIOR CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided the financial information from the Moses LakeSenior
and Opportunity Center.
CITY HALL DESIGN
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Miller/Hull,architects forthe new city hall,held a
study session with the Council and is requesting approval ofthe programming document forthe
design of the new city hall.This programming document shows how the building will be put
together in terms of space.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the general concept ofthe new cityhall outlined by Miller/Null
be accepted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C. Covey,IVlav6r
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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