1990 07 244448
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
July 24, 1990
Members Present: JoAn Brown,David Chandler,Roger Biallas,Charles Edwards, and Norm Johnson
Members Absent:Bill Reese and Wayne Rimple
MINUTES:Mr.Chandler moved that the minutesof the meeting of July 10 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
i i Action Taken:Mr.Edwards movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissuedbe approved,seconded
^—by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
Vouchersauditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recordedon a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers Included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said listfor
the Council meeting of July 24,1990 forthe funds listedbelowareapproved inthe amount of $613,007.44.
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal controlpolicyapprovedbythe CityCouncil havebeen
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council. The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $179,420.58 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $133.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 120,142.38
1985 BOND RESERVE 30,285.75
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 28.859.45
TOTAL $179,420.58
Checks:Checks 24495through 24501 issued on June 28 through July 5,1990,and checks 24503through
24622 issued on July 11,1990,were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on July 24,1990
in the total amount of $364,126.48.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 20,1990 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council
set forthin Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040, was paid by checks 66531 through 66690 in the amount
of $183,158.54.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
LARSON PLAYFIELD
Tom Cordell requested Council permission to sell hot dogs and pop at a concession stand at Larson
\^J Playfield.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the American Little League and Pacific Coast Little League be
allowed to set up a concession stand in Larson Playfield from July 30 through August 6,1990,seconded
by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Police Department:Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager stated that Juan Loera and Victoriano Serna have n <jQ
graduated from the Police Academy and Mayor Pro Tern Norm Johnson presented the Certificates of
Completion.
Mr.Gavinski read a letter that stated that Juan Loera was elected class president by his classmates and
giving some of the duties the president is allocated.
GENERAL FUND $29,476.63
STREET 10,344.15
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.20
CONVENTION CENTER 2,310.28
STREET IMPROVEMENT 242,011.94
PARK IMPROVEMENT 350.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 32,047.44
1985 BOND REDEMPTION 199.37
1985 BONDS/UUD3 236.631.52
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 15,096.59
W/S LEASES 770.60
SANITATION FUND 17,011.27
CENTRAL SERVICES 9,922.40
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 4,780.06
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 11.646.99
TOTAL $348,298.04 tfi/3,Qol.y</
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III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
The Chamber of Commerceand the Moses Lake Business Association are recommending that the business
license fee be raisedto $75.00 except forthe centralbusiness district which should be charged $100. The /""*\
funds would be used to enhance beautiflcation efforts in the city and that landscaping,tree planting,weed ' '
control, pavers, and decorative lighting be considered priorities.
Don Swanson,Don Swanson Motors,stated that he is opposed to raisingthe business license fee. He did
not feel a business with no employees should pay the same as a business with 30 or 40 employees.
Bill Rigsby,Kelly'sTavern, did not feel the fee should be raised until a plan is presented on what the funds
would be used for.
Rudy Dabalos,Chiropractor,was opposed to raising the license. He pointed out that he had to pay the
entire cost of his landscaping.
Bob Bemd,M.E. Mayflower,stated that he had no problem with the increased business license fee ifthe
funds were to be used to benefit the entire city and not just the downtown core area.The funds collected
could be used to beautify business areas outside the downtown area.
Alan McFadln,Berry's Department Store,stated that at the end of the summer there will be a tremendous
improvement In the city and these funds could be used for weed clean up, tree planting, parks, etc. and
would not be used exclusively for downtown.He pointed out that it is proposed that the downtown
merchants pay $100 and other businesses pay $75. The extra $25 that the downtown merchants pay would
be used for the downtown area.
No action was taken by the Council.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED GAS USE TAX:1990 -1ST READING
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An ordinance was presented which levies a tax for the privilege of using natural or manufactured gas within
the city.
The ordinance creating a new Chapter 3.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Natural or
Manufactured Gas Use Tax:1990:was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Biallas, and passed unanimously.
,nc|0 RESOLUTION- ACCEPT QUITCLAIM DEED - HARRIS
A resolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed from Howard/Mary Harrisfor property along
Stratford Road.
The resolution accepting a quit claim deed to the City of Moses Lake from Howard A. and Mary O.Harris
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed
unanimously.
I^M'O RESOLUTION -ACCEPT QUIT CLAIM DEED -BOTTORFF
Aresolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed from Minor/Annette Bottorff for property along f~*\
Stratford Road.
The resolution accepting a quit claim deed to the City of Moses Lake from Minorand Annette Bottorff was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed
unanimously.
0LI0 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT QUIT CLAIM DEED - BARKLE
A resolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed from Ruth Barklefor property along Stratford
Road.
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The resolution accepting a quit claim deed to the City of Moses Lake from Ruth Barkle was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -BROTHERTON
Hariey Brotherton has requested permission to build on unplatted property located at 2500W.Broadway.
Mr.Brotherton isproposingto operatea mobilehome saleslotatthis location,whichwas formerly occupied
by the Lamplighter Mobile Homes sales lot. The areais a portion of BatteryOrchardTract #79 and is not
considered a plattedlotof record. The areaiszoned C-2,General Commercialand Business. The Planning
Commission recommended that the request be approved with the stipulation that a covenant runwith the
land forthe required extension and connection to city sewer when deemed necessary by the city.
The resolutionallowing Eric/Catherine Peterson et al to buildon unplatted propertywas read by titleonly.
Mr.Biallasdid not feel the city should allow the use of septic tank while at the same time recommending
to the county that their developers not be allowed to construct individual septic tanks.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted with the stipulation that the development
be required to hook to city sewer,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WINCHESTER WASTEWAY CAMPGROUND -EASTERN WASHINGTON PRODUCTIONS
Eastern Washington Productions has requested a letter of support from the city for their proposed
campground located next to the access forthe Winchester Wasteway.The site is 14 miles west of Moses
\^J Lake on the north freeway frontage road near the rest stop.
Mr.Chandler felt that the city would not be concerned in this project and it should be dealt with by the
county.
The Council took no action.
WATER/SEWER SERVICES -BUSBY INTERNATIONAL
Busby International has requestedwaterand sewerservice from the city. Theareato be servedisa portion
of Farm Unit 76 in Block 41 located adjacent to Wheeler Road. Busby International is agreeable to
annexation when the city limits become contiguous.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that Busby International be allowed to hook to citywater and sewer
services,the City Manager be authorized to signthe Extra Territorial Utility Agreement,and the agreement
containthe maximum size watermeter necessary fortheirrequested domestic wateruse,seconded by Mrs.
Brown, and passed unanimously.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Properties Four,Inc.has purchased Phases 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Westlake Shores subdivision.The
preliminary platapproval period on this subdivision expireson October 14,1990.The shorelinepermitson
the project have expired and the purchasers are inthe process of requesting they be reaffirmed.Dueto
the possibility of the shoreline permit process running past the preliminary plat approval period, the
,developers have requested that the major subdivision ordinance be amended to allow for an additional
X^y extension of preliminary plat approval.
Jesus Moulinet,representing Properties Four,mentioned that neither the standards or rules have changed
since the preliminary platwas first approved so no additional conditions would be imposed on the plat.
Mr.Biallaspointed out that ifthe ordinance Ischanged itwould apply to everyone and he felt adequate time
has been allowed for the development of the property. He did not feel the ordinance should be changed.
Mr.Chandler also feltthat the ordinance should not be changed to benefit one developer and if necessary,
the area should be replatted.
No action was taken by the Council.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BOATING REGULATIONS
Copies ofthestatelaw pertaining to boating was distributed to Council.The onlymatter notdiscussed by
state law which is of concern is the carrying and use of personal flotation devices for children.
It was felt that everything in the state law covers the complaints that have been received by the Police
Department.
CRIME COMPARISONS
A report was presentedwhichcompares criminal activity for 1988 and 1989and for the first five months of
1989 compared to the first five months of 1990.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD -WHEELER ROAD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested authorization to sign an agreement with the Department of
Commerce for a financial assistance award for the EDA funds for the extension of utilities along Wheeler
Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that theCity Manager beauthorized to sign the agreement,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
UBRARY BOARD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Library Board of Trustees is short one member and
requested that if anyone is interested to contact him.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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