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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
April 9,1991
Members Present: Wayne Rimple,David Chandler,JoAn Brown,BUI Reese, Charles Edwards, Norm
Johnson,and Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 26 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
\^J Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimpleabstaining fromvoting forthe portion of the billsto Moses
Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,havebeen recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers includedon the belowlistas modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meetingof April 9,1991 forthe funds listed belowareapprovedinthe amount of $551,487.45.
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Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030andthe Internal controlpolicyapproved bythe 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 $24,439.13 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $381.07
WATER/SEWER FUND 4,000.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 376.25
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 12,081.81
DEPOSIT 7.600.00
TOTAL $24,439.13
Checks:Checks 26711 through 27000 issued on March27,1991 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on April9,1991 in the total amount of $98,161.23.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 29, 1991 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 69246 through 69390 in the
amount of $187,667.47.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 29, 1991 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forthin Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 69391 through 69408 inthe
amount of $8,383.38.
^I.CITIZEN INPUT - None
W II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance -Municipal Court Judges -2nd Reading:An ordinance was presented which establishes a JO 8A
procedure for the appointment of judges of the Municipal Department of the DistrictCourt.
Resolution -Accept Donation -Moses Lake Ford:A resolution was presented which accepts a 1990 /£>-¥&
Aerostar Van from Moses Lake Ford Sales for use in the DARE program and crime prevention activities.
Resolution -Accept Donation -Blcvcle Patrol Program:Aresolution was presentedwhichaccepts donations /OV&
from a number of businesses in the city forthe purpose of purchasing bicycles for the Moses Lake Police
Bicycle Patrol.
GENERAL FUND $28,513.57
STREET 671.28
STREET REPR/RECON 3,647.06
MID-PENINSULA BLOCK GRANT 7.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 2,094.15
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 267,411.33
WATER/SEWER FUND 22,7886.44
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 47,188.59
SANITATION FUND 32,677.93
SELF-INSURANCE 120,114.15
CENTRAL SERVICES 6,028.90
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 10,711.42
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,885.63
DEPOSIT 750.00
TOTAL $551,487.45
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Resolution -Pawnbrokers License -Gonzales:A resolution was presented which grants a pawnbrokers
license to Armando Gonzales.
.j\Jj?Resolution -Accept Sewer -State Park:Aresolution was presented which accepts the sewer main installed
and connected to the State Park.
p.//I Resolution -Interfund Loan:Aresolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from the Street
/0'Repair/Reconstruction Fund tothe Public Works Trust Fund Account
\q9-2"Soring Clean Up:The 1991 annual spring clean dates have been set for April 13,14,20,and 21.f)
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Consent Agenda beapproved,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
oip%ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which eliminates the provision which allows for the transfer of a business
license.
The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Bialias moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publicationbe approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
qjs ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which sets the ratethe city pays forwater deliveredthrough fire hydrants in
the city limits.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Waterand Sewer Rates"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe second reading of the ordinancebe adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
)fj0 ORDINANCE -BOYDEN ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING
Rich Boyden is requestinga zone change of BatteryOrchard Tract56 from R-1rSingle Family Residential,
to R-2,Single Family and Two Family Residential.The Planning Commission considered the request and
recommended to the Council that the zone change request be denied.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was readby titleonly.
Ron Baker, representing Mr.Boyden, stated that the zone change is to allow for the expansion of the
existing PeninsulaEstates Mobile Home Park.The existing parkstill has spaces formobile homes and Mr.
Boyden would fill those spaces before starting on this proposed expansion. However,It takes time to
complete development plansand Mr.Boyden wouldliketo have all the administrative detailscomplete so
thatwhenthe time comes he can begindevelopingwithoutdelay.Atthe Planning Commissionmeetingthe
property owner adjacent tothe south boundaryof the proposed expansion was concerned about the value
and aesthetics of his propertywitha mobilehome parkimmediatelyadjacent Mr.Boyden has stated that
he would put inthe appropriatefencing, landscaping, and trees to bufferthis property.
Mr.Bialias pointed outthattherearea considerable numberof lotsinthe existing mobile home park that
have not yet been developed.
Therewas some discussion by the Council and itwas decided thata public hearing should be heldbefore
consideration of the ordinance.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance and a public hearing be set for
April 23,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -BOBUTT
A resolution was presented which allows David Boblitt to construct a storage building on unplatted property
at 3921 W.Peninsula Drive,the siteofthe BeachCombersMobile Home Park.The Planning Commission
recommended to the Council that the requestto build on unplatted property be granted.
The resolution allowing David Boblitt to bufld on unplatted property was readby titleonly.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown moved thatthe resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed
y_J unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -ROSE STREET LPS CHURCH //*?^A
A resolution was presented which allows the Rose Street LDS Church to construct an addition and
improvements to the existing LDS Church on unplatted property located at 1036W. Rose Street The
Planning Commission recommended to the Council thatthe request to build on unplatted property be
granted.
The resolution allowing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsto build on unplatted property was
read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed
unanimously.
MOSES LAKE TRAVEL PLAZA PLAT -SET DATE TO CONSIDER //4?^
Patrick Molitor has submittedthe Moses LakeTravel Plaza majorsubdivision locatedat the intersection of
Kittleson Road and Highway 17.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that April 23 be set as the date to consider this preliminary plat,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
IX OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ALDER STREET TREE LIGHTING PROPOSAL
The Soroptimist Clubhas requested permissionto lightthe trees on the AlderStreet Fill duringholidaysand
special occasions.
Sally McLanahan,representing the Soroptimist Club, stated that they plan to have people,businesses,
service clubs,etc.sponsor the trees for $100. The tree lightingwould be uniform and would beautify the
city. She mentioned that agreementswould be signed withthe sponsors and non-twinkling lightswould be
used.She mentioned that the Soroptimist Club would have ultimate responsibility forthe project
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that permission be granted to the Soroptimist Club for the lighting of the
trees on the Alder Street Fill,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,requested direction from Council on a proposed feasibility study foran
industrial wastewater treatment plant in the Wheeler Road corridor area.The amount the consultant would
require to conduct the study is approximately $150,550. He mentioned that the committed funds for this
study from the various interested parties do not meet the amount needed and requested direction from
Council.
.Dave Bailey, Port of Moses Lake,stated that when this project was first considered it was realized that
.Moses Lake would have to attract the type of businesses that would need this facility.He mentioned that
^-/they had hoped to have acommitment of $25,000 from each entity interested in this project He suggested
that the city continue the negotiations with the consulting firm.
Don Goodwin, County Commissioner,suggested that the firmsthat will utilizethe facility could help fund
the cost
There was some discussion on who would use the plant,time constraints, etc. Itwas the consensus that
a feasibility study is necessary inorderto determinewhetherornota plant can be built In this area.Itwas
the consensus of the Council that the staff finalize the negotiations with the consultant and contact the Port
of Moses Lake and GrantCounty asking about the extent of their participation inthe study after costs are
finalized.
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LARSON SYSTEM STANDPIPE
April 9, 1991
Councildirectionwas requested on the proposalto purchase two lots fromthe Housing Authorityof Grant
County in order to construct a reservoir in the Larson housing area.The lots would cost approximately
$15,538.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the staff proceed with purchasing the lots.
URBAN AREATRANSPORTATION STUDY
The final draft of the Urban Area Transportation Study was distributed to Council. A study session was set
for April30 or May 7 at 7 p.m.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 10 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
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