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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
September 9,2008
Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Bill Ecret,Brent Reese,Jon Lane, and Dick Deane
Absent:Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the August 26,2008 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
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 September 9, 2008 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$1,805,220.62;prepaid claimsinthe amounts of$2,400.04, $48,397.56, and$1,806,703.27;claim
checks inthe amount of $2,787,496.24;and payroll inthe amounts of $3,549.90,and $66,776.59.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation recognizing the presenceofJapan Airlines in the Cityof Moses Lake for the past
40 years was read in its entirety.
The proclamation declaring theweek ofSeptember 17-23,2008 as Constitution Week was read
in its entirety.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Certificates of Recognition for 10 yearsof service with the city were given to Lori Moholt-Phillips,
Recreation Supervisor,Ruben Valdez,Parks Maintenance Tech, and Anne Henning,Senior
Planner.Certificates of Recognition for 15 years of service with the citywere given to Robert
Harris,DevelopmentEngineerTech II,Daniel Peters,Street Maintenance Worker,Del Rose Hoy,
Maintenance Worker I,RandallGraffe, EngineeringTech II,and Susan Schwiesow,Recreation
Supervisor.Certificates of Recognition for 20yearsofservicewith the city were given to Judi Ellis,
Water Quality Specialist,and Bruce Strait,Building Maintenance Supervisor.A Certificate of
Recognition for 30yearsofservice with the city was given to Rolando Gonzales,Park Maintenance
Superintendent.A Certificate of Recognition for 35 yearsof service with the city was given to
LouRhea Crapson,Senior Accounting/Human Resources Clerk.
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
i i Fire Department: Don Huffman, EMT,Jason Koziol,Firefighter/Paramedic, and Eric Navarrete,
^—^Paramedic were presented to the Council.
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CONSENT AGENDA
/OJ^Thieme Annexation:Roger Thieme and Harvey Ottmar submitted a Notice of Intent and a Petition
to annex approximately5.6 acres of propertylocated south of Wheeler Road and west of Road L.
The Notice and Petition should be accepted.
//Lpip AcceptWork - Road N Utility Proiectinq:Advanced Excavation has completedworkon the 2008
Road N Utility Project.The project consists of installing a 12"water mainand a 4" sewer force
main along Road Nto serve the RECexpansion and Guardian Fiberglass projects.
JO/3 Resolution-Abandon Easement -Fox:A resolution was presented whichabandons the easement
alongthe south and west lotlinesof Lot6, Block3, Leanne Terrace Major Plat.
y/olCc Pelican Way2 Final Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:B.E.Crawford of Bargals LLC,submitted
a final plat subdividing 8.8 acres into 35 single family lots. The platis locatedon the east side of
Wapato Drive and north of Battery Road. The areaiszoned R-1,Single Family Residential,which
corresponds withthe Comprehensive Plan LandUse Designation of LowDensityResidential. The
Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat be approvedand the Findings of Fact be
accepted.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
/2</f TOURISM COMMISSION
MayorCovey requested Councilconfirmationof the appointment of Debbie Doran-Martinezto the
Tourism Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the appointment of Debbie Doran-Martinez to the Tourism
Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
l£/0 2008 DIVISION STREET ACTIVITY TRAIL PROJECT
The city received only one bid for the 2008 Division Street Activity Trail Project. This project
includes placing concrete in the planter area on the east side of Division Street from Seventh
Avenue to Hill Street to create an activity trail.Because the bid was considerably higher than the
engineer's estimate,staff recommended that the bid be rejected and staff authorized to rebidthe
project.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be rejected and staff be authorized to rebid the
project,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
j.pCj BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES (^)
The Babe Ruth League has offered the 200916-18 World Series to Moses Lake and Grant County.
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M Randy Boroff,representing the project,stated that hewascontacted byRobert Faherty oftheBabe
^^^Ruth League,Inc.offering the 2009 16-18 World Series to Moses Lake.The Babe Ruth League
requires $40,000 upfront,hostfamilies for the participants,and busing the participants from either
SpokaneorSeattle airports,among other things.Most ofthe funds needed for thetournament will
come from corporate sponsors.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the necessary
documents to bring the Senior Babe Ruth League World Seriesto Moses Lake in 2009,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND GAMBLING TAX -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the gambling tax to provide that the Finance
Department shall charge interest on overdue taxes and fees at 1%for each thirty day period or
portion thereof that the amounts are past due.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18ofthe Moses LakeMunicipal Code entitled "Gambling Tax"
was read by title only.
^ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the first readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
M Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -AUDUBON SOCIETY
A resolution was presented whichaccepts a donation of $1,030.45 from Central BasinAudubon
Society in memory of Lottie Hemore.The funds areto be used for the purchase of a 6'Cedar
Recycled Plastic Full Contour Bench.
The resolution accepting a cash donation from Central Basin Audubon Society of $1,030.45 in
memory of Lottie Hemore for the purchase of a park bench from Moses Lake Parks Gifts and
Memorials Catalog to be located in Montlake Park was readby title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
WELL #3 DRILLING PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2008 Well #3 Drilling Project.The project
consistsofdrilling a replacement well for Well #3,which islocated nearthe Knolls Vista Elementary
School.This project needstobe completed this year in order togetWell #3 back in service before
the peak usage next summer.
(J Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
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REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
//?7 NUISANCE ABATEMENT
The Council previously directed city staff to abate nuisances on three separate properties.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the city has cleaned up the
nuisances at 813 Catalpa,1121 Columbia, and 705 D Street.Council needs to direct staff to
collect the cost from the property owner.
Don Pajola,Code Enforcement Officer,stated that Bishop Spray Service charged the city $481.04
to control the weeds and noxious weeds at 813 Catalpa.The property is owned byCity Mortgage,
Inc. He stated that Bishop Spray Service charged the city $320.56 each to control the weeds and
noxious weeds at 1121 Columbia and 705 D Street.The properties are owned by Grant Holdings,
LLC.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that it be found that the charges were reasonably incurred and
staff be directed to recover the costs from the property owners for the clean up of the various
properties,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
iGab TEMPORARY SIGNS -STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER
Jan Przybylski,Event Chairperson for Stamp Out Breast Cancer,requested permission to place (\)
four banner signs from September 20 to September 27. The signs would be placed at the
intersections of Melva Lane and West Broadway by Boomers Espresso Stand,Highway 17 and I-
90 by Bob's Cafe,Stratford Road and Valley Road (shell Station),and Highway 17 and Airway
Drive.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
//3/RAILROAD
Several Council members had a discussion with the owners ofthe railroad concerning the segment
of the railroad running through the city.The railroad informed the Council members that a grant
is available to the city to purchase this portion of the railway and have the railroad relocated to
another location.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the city work with the
railroad to begin the process of applying for the grant.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT ;03O/
The August 2008 Building ActivityReport was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
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The city received $35,192.97 in investment income for August 2008.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $564,229.35 in sales tax and $70,594.58 in transient rental income in August
2008.
PROJECT REPORT
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,distributed a report on the projects currently
under construction.
MERTEL -HAM RADIO TOWER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that the ham radiotower erected by Mr.Mertel several
years ago has been removed. Anewtowermaybe installed in the futureand city staff will review
that building permit.
DESIGN REVIEW
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staffis gathering information on design review for
new buildings in the city and recommended that it be discussed during the next Council/staff
retreat.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Ronald C.Covey,Mayor
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Ronald R.Cone,finance Director
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