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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
May 14,1991
Members Present:Wayne Rlmple,Bill Reese,Norm Johnson,and Roger Biallas
Absent:Charles Edwards,JoAn Brown,and David Chandler
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 23 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
\^J Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Johnson,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 City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Counciland noted upon said listfor
the Council meetingof May 14,1991 for the funds listed belowareapprovedinthe amount of $774,365.89.
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GENERAL FUND $25,297.57
STREET 5,889.94
STREET REPR/RECON 553.18
MID-PENINSULA BLK QR 14.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 903.18
STREET IMPROVEMENT 62,681.24
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 404,440.79
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,980.23
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 93,579.90
W/S LEASES 811.24
SANITATION FUND 49,709.61
CENTRAL SERVICES 23,009.59
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 6,846.19
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 82,294.18
FIREMANS PENSION 64.00
DEPOSIT 4.291.05
TOTAL $774,365.89
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030and the internal control policyapproved by the CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council. The claims listed below are
approved In the amount of $23,545.77 for all funds.
STREET $600.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,407.77
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7.407.77
TOTAL $23,545.77
Checks:Checks 27010 through 27263 issuedon April 24,1991 wereapproved for payment atthe Council
meeting held on May 14,1991 in the total amount of $464,712.17.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 26,1991 having beenapproved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 69547 through 69694 inthe amount
Of $186,824.36.
Payroll:The payroll issued onApril 30,1991 having been approved pursuant totherule oftheCity Council
set forth In Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 69695 through 69710 in the amount
of $8,057.75.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 10,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 69711 through 69855 in theamount
of $153,999.90.
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation declaring theweekof May 19to 25,1991 as National Public Works Weekwasread in its
entirety.
The proclamation urging citizens to contribute tothe VFW through their sale ofBuddy Poppies on May 17
&18,1991 was read inits entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
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II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
PoliceDepartment:The Moses LakePolice Department has receivedthe CrimePrevention Unit ofthe Year
Award for 1990-91 for the establishment of the downtown Crime Prevention Office located at 206 W.
Broadway.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
10*P Resolution -Accept Deed -Housing Authoritv:Aresolution was presented which accepts a statutory
'warranty deed from the Housing Authority of Grant County for Lots 8and 9,Larson Subdivision.These two f~*)
lots are the site of the proposed new Larson reservoir.
,qj3 Resolution -Accept Easement -KemaNord:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement from
'KemaNord,Inc. forthe sewer and water systems for KemaNord.
(TA Resolutions -Interfund Loans:Two resolutions were presented which provide for interfund loans to thep)v PublicWorks Trust Fund Account from the Capital Improvement Fund and the Street Repair/Reconstruction
Fund.
;)1 i Parks and Recreation Advisorv Commission:Dennis Spangler wasappointed tothe Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS
0*f ANNEXATION -LOTS 8&9.LARSON SUBDIVISION/LARSON SEWER TREATMENT PLANT
A Noticeof Intent to Annex and an annexation petition were presented for Lots8 &9,Larson Subdivision,
andthe siteofthe Larson SewerTreatment Plant.Lots8 &9 arethe siteofthe proposed Larson reservoir.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the annexation request bereferred tothe Planning Commission for (i
their review and recommendation,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
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TOURISM COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
The Tourism Commission requested the city investigate the requirements for membership on the Tourism
Commission. At the present time only people residing inside the city limits can be a member.The
Commission feltthat since funding fortourism comes from a state tax, not regular city revenues, people
outside the city limits should be allowed to be a member of the Commission.
There was some discussion by the Council on residency requirements for boards and commissions of the
city. It was felt that to open up membership of one commission to people outside the city limits could
create requests for the same thing for other commissions.Itwas the consensus of the Commission that
only people residinginMoses Lakeshould serve on the city's boards and commissions.Itwas also pointed
out that funds for tourism activities come from the 2%transient rental tax imposed on hotels and motels
inside the city limits.
It was mentioned that there are two openings on the Tourism Commission at the present time.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SAMMONS FRANCHISE -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchise,expiring on December 31,2001,to Sammons
Communications and repeals the ordinance previously adopted granting a one yearfranchise.
The ordinance repealing City of Moses Lake Ordinance No.1458 and granting a franchise to Sammons
Communications ofWashington,Inc.,a Delaware Corporation,itssuccessorsorassigns,toownandoperate
and maintain a cable television system in the City of Moses Lake,State of Washington,setting forth
conditions accompanying the grant of franchise;and providing for the regulation and useof said system
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second readingofthe ordinancebe adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -SKATEBOARDING.ROLLER SKATING.AND SCOOTERING ORDINANCE -1ST READING ff&3
An ordinance was presented which adds bicycling as an activity which can be prohibited at or on
municipally owned propertywhich is properly posted.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.32 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Skateboarding,Roller
Skating, and Scootering"was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthat"bicycling"be included inthe title and section oneandthe first reading
[^J of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -1ST READING ADOPTED
An ordinance was presentedwhich providesfor an increaseinthe garbage rates.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Garbage Collection"was
read bytitle only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance beadopted, seconded by Mr.Biallas,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS - ICE SKATING RINK
A resolution was presented which waives the requirements to goto bid for the purchase of materials and
equipment with regard to the purchase ofa used ice skating rink and auxiliary materials and equipment.
The resolution waiving the bidding requirements for purchasing materials and equipmentwas read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
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Staffrequested permissionto callforbids forthe sewer lining contractinthe downtown areaof Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
EKA NOBEL DISCHARGE PERMIT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the waste discharge permit for Eka Nobel. The
permit is essentially the same as the permit issued by the Department of Ecology to Eka Nobel.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe City Manager be authorized to signthe waste discharge permit,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ROCKET RESEARCH DISCHARGE PERMIT
Rocket Research,Inc.has requested permission to discharge washwater andwaste into the city'ssystem.
The Department of Ecology has determined that the waste could be successfully treated at the city's
treatment plant.The Council may wish toseta policy todeal with thesetypesofrequests and with requests
for one time discharges of waste materials.
/i Mr.Petkavich,Rocket Research Company,stated that the waste is pretreated and would beapproximately
^-^2,500 gallons per week.At the present time it is being hauled to Redmond.
Joseph K Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that Rocket Research is not inside the city limits and under
current policy the city would require an annexation agreement for any business hooking to the city system.
He pointed out that technically thecity system could handle the discharge but hefelt that theCouncil should
establish a policy for requests to use the city's wastewater treatment facilities without hooking up and on
a one time basis.
Mr.Petkavich stated that the annexation issue is a concern since they are leasing a portion of property at
the GrantCounty Airport.
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There wassome discussion bythe Council onthe need for a policy for discharging tothe city system for
businesses not connected and for one time requests.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request byRocket Research to discharge to the Larson system
be granted,seconded by Mr.Johnson.
There was some discussion about establishing a policy before considering the request from Rocket
Research.Mr.Reese feit thata policy shouldbe established butthat Rocket Researchshouldbe allowed
to discharge to the city system at this time.
The motion failed with Mr.Johnson and Mr.Reese in favor and Mr.Rimple and Mr.Biallas opposed.
Mr.Biallas felt that a policy should be established before allowing any discharging tothecity system.
There was considerable discussion bythe Council about Rocket Research's request and the need for a
policy.It wasthe consensus ofthe Council that staff prepare a discharge permit for Rocket Research and
a policy onthese types ofdischarge requests and bring them back atthe next meeting.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SPRING CLEANUP SUMMARY
The 1991 Spring Cleanup project was a success this year asthere was a 15%increase in garbage picked
up.Lakeside Disposal and the city share thecost equally and there was a 3%decrease in cost tothe city
this year.Staff would like torecognize the service that is provided byLakeside Disposal in this project and
theirdonation of time and money.
\Qf{\$STAFF TRAINING
The Municipal Services staff recently completed a two-day management training class consisting of
Motivating and Managing Human Behavior,Manager's Responsibilities,Delegation -Developing People,
Discipline and Marginal Performance,Working with People,and Performance Appraisals.The class has
helped solidify the management teamand helped identify areas for potential improvement
TOURISM COMMISSION/LIBRARY BOARD VACANCIES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there are vacancies on the Tourism Commission and the
Library Board.
p\£\PUD DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING POLICY
The PUD has giventhe city its policyand rateson the downtowndecorativestreet lighting program.The
rates are higher than the regular street lighting program.
\q03 INVESTMENT REPORT
The city earned $53,443 in investments for April 1991.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel/litigation. The executive session was adjourned at 10 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meetingwas adjourned at 10 p.m.^*"
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