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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
September 23,2008
Council Present: Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Bill Ecret, Brent Reese,Jon Lane, Dick Deane,and
Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Covey led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the September 9,2008 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane,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 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 September 23, 2008 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$291,442.55;prepaid claims in the amounts of $14,210.01, $2,122.15, and $38,583.67;claim
checks in the amount of $2,091,219.94;and payroll inthe amount of $45,456.82.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims, and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATION 7_
The proclamation declaring September 24,2008 as Patigi Day in the City of Moses Lake was read
in its entirety.
The Honorable Aliyu Ahman-Pategi,Member,House of Representatives of Nigeria,expressed his
gratitude for the support ofthe Moses Lake Medical Team that traveled to Kwara State,Nigeria in
April 2008.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
VISIONARY AWARD
Bill Ecret,Presidentof Vision 2020,presented a Visionary Award to Affordable Auto Services.
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Improvements -Desertpoint Retail Maior Plat:A resolution was presented //c?(?
which accepts streetand utility improvements constructed as part ofthe Desertpoint Retail Major
Plat.
Resolution -Accept Improvements -Power Pointe 1Maior Plat:Aresolution was presented which //J(?
accepts street and utility improvements constructed as part ofthe Power Pointe 1 Major Plat.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/Off 7 ORDINANCE -ALLEY VACATION -1st READING/PUBLIC HEARING
Carlos Diaz has submitted a petitionto vacate the alley adjacent to Lot 11,Parkhill-Scea Addition.
The ordinance vacating a portion of an alley was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that right-of-way has already been
vacated on Marina Drive adjacent to this same property. The property on both sides of the alley
isowned by Mr.Diazand he wishes to pavethis area between histwo businesses.The citywould
retain an easement through the alley way. He stated that the property owners adjacent to the
remainder of the alley have been contacted about vacating the remainder of the alley but no
request has yet been received.
There was some discussion by the Council,
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
jlj^ORDINANCE -AMEND GAMBLING TAX -2nd 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 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Gambling Tax"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
//<?b'/)RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HEPBURN
Charles Hepburn has requested permission to construct a lean-to on unplatted property located
at 3851 E.Broadway.In February 2008 permission was granted for Mr.Hepburn to construct an
addition to the home on this property with the stipulation that the property be platted within one
year.
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K^_J The resolution allowing Charles and Loretta Hepburn to build on unplatted property was read by
title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthere aretwoexisting buildingson
the site and the proposed lean-to is about 768 square feet in size.
Mr.Hepburn stated thatitwill be a 3-sided,4 bay, pole building used for storage of boxes prior to
their use.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be granted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -MAIZENA
AgTradeCo.and Maizena andSunburst,LLC haverequested permission to construct a storage
binat 2883 Road N NE. As the site currentlydoes not fronton a dedicated right-of-way,staff is
recommendingthatthe sitebe platted.In April 2008 permission was granted for these businesses
to build on unplatted propertywiththe stipulation that the propertybe platted within one year.
The resolution allowing AgTradeCo.,Maizena,andSunburst,LLC to build on unplatted property
was read by title only.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the binwill be used to store some
of their product.
Kent Darling,representing AgTrade Co,and Maizena and Sunburst,LLC,stated that theyneed
some additional storage fortheir product.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -AGREEMENT
An agreement was presented which increases thecity's contribution totheGrant County Economic
Development Council by $3,241.07.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,
seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
REQUEST FOR WATER -GARAY
Raul Garay is purchasing 4433 Airway Drive,which is located in Grant County.He needsto drill
a well since city water is over one mile away.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Council address the issue,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,
and passed unanimously.
Mr.Garay stated that he has placed earnest money on the property and the existing Skyline Water
System is unable to provide water. A well will have to be drilled to provide water to this property.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that once city water becomes available to the area,
Mr.Garay would be required to connect to the city's system,pay the required costs,and
decommission his well.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request to drill a well be granted with the stipulation that
a covenant be required for the construction of the improvements in the future,seconded by Mr.
Lane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ANIMAL CONTROL
An ordinance was presented which would prohibit owning a "pit bull"within the city limits.
James A.Whitaker, CityAttorney,stated that this type of ordinance is inplace inseveral cities and
seems to be doing its job. He pointed out that a similar ban in Yakima has been upheld by the
state Supreme Court.. He explained the process that would be used to have the dogs removed
from the city.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mayor Covey pointed out that there was an articleinthe newspaper concerning this issue and that
he had received several calls and an email from Melody White,Grant County Animal Outreach
board member.
A memo from the Police Chief concerning attacks on people by pit bullterriers was read.
Susan Mann,Rick Tincani,Bill Waites,Ollie Chick,Brooks Mann,Alissa Starkweather,Brad
Schindler,Ray Moog,Stephen Ricard,Stacy Ricard, David Richards,Gabriel Gallegos,Shannon
Edinger, Luciano Martinez were opposed to prohibiting pitbull breeds of dogs since other breeds
can also be dangerous and they felt that dog owners should be held accountable for their dogs.
Peggy Kinkle was in favor of the stricter regulations for pit bull breeds.
There was considerable discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that a committee be
formed to discuss the issue.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FAIRGROUNDS -SEWER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that information has been provided concerning thesewer
system at the Grant County Fairgrounds.The Department of Ecology and the Department of
Health havetakenan interest in the project and some testing and monitoring wasdone during fair
week but additional testing is needed.
COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council thatthe Council/staff Retreat has been
scheduled for February 6 and 7,2009 in Leavenworth.
PENN STREET PROPERTY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe realtor is recommending thatthe buildings on
the city property on Penn Street be removed in orderto facilitate the sale ofthe property.The
funds for the removal of the buildings would come from Building Maintenance.
There was some discussion and Mr.Pearce and Mr.Liebrecht were not in favor of removing the
buildings and Mr.Deane,Mr.Lane,and Mr.Reese were in favor of removing the buildings.
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The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m
Ronald C.Covey
ATTEST:
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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