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1990 06 12u o w 4431 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE June 12,1990 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown, David Chandler, Roger Biallas,Charles Edwards, Norm Johnson,and Bill Reese MINUTES:Mr.Chandler moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 22 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the billsto Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply and Mr.Biallas abstainingfromvoting forthat portionofthe bills to A & H Printers. Vouchers audited and certified by the FinanceDirector as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090, have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council. Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Counciland noted upon said list for the Council meeting of June 12,1990 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $491,471.33. GENERAL FUND $19,925.58 STREET 42,999.74 STREET REPR/RECON 43,995.00 CONVENTION CENTER 23,618.34 STREET IMPROVEMENT 28,724.24 PARK IMPROVEMENT 10,628.36 WATER/SEWER FUND 31,273.79 1985 BONDS/ULID 4 244.24 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 230,828.05 SANITATION FUND 35,670.59 SELF-INSURANCE 170.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 11,495.39 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3,443.67 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,349.49 FIREMANS PENSION 104.85 TOTAL $491,471.33 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the CityCouncil have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of $352,400.41 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $101.83 STREET 1,663.11 ARTERIAL STREET 326,236.15 CONVENTION CENTER 4,780.65 WATER/SEWER FUND 25.00 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUC 6,564.52 CENTRAL SERVICES 2,949.82 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10.079.33 TOTAL $352,400.41 Checks:Check 23919 issued on May 8,1990,checks 24039 through 24066 issued from May9 through May 18, and checks 24074 through 24189 issued on May 23,1990,were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on June 12,1990 in the total amount of $388,652.03. Payroll:The payroll issued on May 25,1990 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 65890 through 66037 in the amount Of $201,245.34. The payroll issued on May 31,1990 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 66038 through 66056 in the amount of $8,235.91. The payroll issued on June 8,1990 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 66057 through 66205 in the amount of $148,314.40. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was readinitsentireywhich set July 12throughAugust4 forfun,teamwork,and enjoyment in Moses Lake,home of the 1990 District6 and State of Washington Little League Tournaments. Ap 4432 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 12,1990 CERTIFICATE Steve Miers was presented with a Certificate of Completion from the D.A.R.E.Academy.He was also presented with a medallion for being the "Most Inspirational"in his class. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS Municipal Services Department:Travis Smith,Maintenance Work I in the Sewer Division Parks and Recreation Department:Randall Stewart,Maintenance Worker II III.CONSENT AGENDA Park and Recreation Commission Appointment Two terms are expiring on the Parks and Recreation Commission.Confirmation was requested for the reappointment of LaRain Hudson.Jim Golly does not wish to be reappointed,sothere will be one vacancy on the Commission. Fireworks -Discount Display Discount Display has requested permissionto sell fireworks at 2210W.Broadway.The Fire Department has inspected the site and found everything in order. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the consent agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and passed unanimously. IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS 1990 OVERLAY PROJECT The bids on the 1990 Overlay Project and thetwo alternatives, paving Marina Drivebetween Sunset and the railroad crossing and overlay ofthe airport taxiways,were presented.The low bidder was Basin Paving.(*"*) Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the bid and alternates be awarded to Basin Paving,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. ,A oc RESERVOIR PAINTING ^j0 The bids on the reservoir painting contract were presented.The low bidder was Thomas Steenmeyer Company of Snohomish but there were two irregularities in the bid. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bid irregularities be waived and the bid be awarded to Thomas Steenmeyer,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously. V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -C-2 ZONE AMENDMENT -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which allows apartments and accessory residential uses to a commercial structure in the C-2 zone as conditional uses. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "C-2, General Commer cialand Business Zone"was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Biallas moved thatthe public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinancebe adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -BULEY ZONE CHANGE -2ND READING An ordinance was presentedwhich provides for a zone change of Farm Unit 123,Block41,from Agriculture to C-2,General Commercial and Business. The areais located adjacentto Highway 17 between Nelson Road and Kittelson Road. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codewas read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. n n u ^j 4433 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 12,1990 Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,the Findings of Fact be accepted, and the summary for publication be approved, seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN A resolution was presented which adopts the Six Year Street Improvement Plan. The resolution adopting the SixYear Street Construction Program for 1991-1996 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Johnson movedthatthe public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION -BOATING ORDINANCE The Grant County Sheriff's Office has requested thatthe Cityof Moses Lakeadopt a boating ordinance similar to the one in existence in Grant County. SheriffWiester requested thatthe cityadopt the boatingordinanceand grantlimited commissions to Grant Countylawenforcement officersso that boatingregulations couldbe enforced incitywaters. Hementioned that public boating safety is a priority forthe Sheriff's Department. The Council discussed the request and directed staff to prepare an ordinance similarto the county's. COMMUNICATION -PARKING The Immanuel Lutheran Church has requested a restricted parking area on A Street for the loading and unloading of children utilizing their pre-school. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the request from the church would eliminate 8 to 9 parking spaces in this residential area and that was a concern of the Municipal Services Department. Kathy Pease,Immanuel Lutheran Church,stated that they wished to have the limited parking on Lakeside Drive not A Street.They are requesting this limited parking so that children would not have to cross the street to get to the pre-school. The Council discussed the request and itwas felt that granting the request could set a precedent as every other church or day care center could also request a loading and unloading zone. Itwas pointed out that this is a residential area and people have a rightto park on the street. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request be tabled,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES -PRIVATE DETECTIVES /PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESS -2ND READING Ordinances were presented which amend the private detective and private security business regulations to provide that in lieu of posting bonds,proof of errors and omissions insurance could be provided. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.24ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Private Detectives"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary V_y for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Private Security Business" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS -TEMPORARY LOCATIONS -1ST READINfi An ordinance was presented which amends the business license regulations to clarify the fact that non-profit organizations selling fireworks have to obtain a business license each year for the fireworks stand. /o£>£ A"M j^oo 4434 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 12,1990 The ordinance amending Chapter 5.06 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations - Temporary Locations"was readby titleonly. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mrs. Brown,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -HEARING EXAMINER -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amends the recently adopted regulations for the Hearing Examiner in /—\ order to clear up one ambiguity.The Hearing Examiner should consider variances to the city zoning ' ordinances,not the city plan. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.80 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Hearing Examiner"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Reese, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -COMMERCIAL AVENUE VACATION -1ST READING Jim Barney has requested the vacation ofa portion of Commercial Avenue,20'in width,adjacent tothe parcel of land upon which Les Schwab Tires is located at 418 E.Broadway.The vacated area would be incorporated into a short plat.The Planning Commission recommended that the vacation request be approved. The ordinance vacating a portion of Commercial Avenue was read by title only. Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 1990 BUDGET -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amendsthe 1990 budget in order to allow the purchase of land for a parking lot. The ordinance amending the 1990 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Edwards, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION -BONDS -PAVERS/PARKING LOT -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which authorizes the issuance of $650,000 in limited tax general obligation bonds to cover the cost of some of the brick pavers inthe downtown core area and the purchase cost of the property the city is buying at the corner of Third and Ash. A resolution was also presented which accepts the offer of Seattle Northwest Securities to purchase the bonds. The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake authorizing the issuance and sale of its limited tax general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $650,000;specifying the terms,date,interest rates, maturities,and form thereof;pledging to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds from regular tax levies;establishing a special bond redemption fund; and accepting a proposal for the purchase of such bonds was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed unanimously. The resolution of the City of Moses Lake accepting a proposal for the purchase of its limited tax general obligationbonds inthe aggregate principal amount of $650,000;and authorizing printing of such bonds was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed \\ unanimously. 0 ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION -BONDS -ULID #3 -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which authorizes the issuance of $230,000 inwater/sewer revenue bondsto cover part ofthecostofthe utility improvements in the Laguna Drive area.Aresolution wasalso presented which acceptsthe offer of Seattle Northwest Securities to purchase the bonds. The ordinance oftheCity of Moses Lake authorizing theissuance and sale ofIts water/sewer revenue bonds in theaggregate principal amount of$230,000;specifying theterms,date,interest rates,maturities,and form thereof;pledging to pay the principal of and interest onthe bonds from regular tax levies;establishing a special bond redemption fund;and accepting a proposal for the purchase ofsuch bonds was read bytitle only. n vj 4435 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 12,1990 Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Edwards,and passed unanimously. The resolution of the Cityof Moses Lakeaccepting a proposalforthe purchaseof its water/sewer revenue bonds inthe aggregate principal amount of $230,000;and authorizing printing of such bonds was readby title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS BASIN HOMES STREETS /j/a Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the construction of Mary,Gary,and Murphy Streetsinthe Basin Homes area. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -MOSES LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Moses Lake Conservation District Nursery has requested permission to erect an identificationsign and to construct a 30' x 60'shop on unplatted property identifiedas Tax #9741 located in Farm Unit 17,Block 40. The shop would housethe nurseryequipment. The areaiszoned LightIndustrial undera contract zone ordinance. The nursery is served with a privatewell and septic tank. The Planning Commission recom mended that the request be granted. The resolution allowing the Moses Lake Conservation Districtto build on unplatted property was read by title only. Action Taken: Mrs. Brown moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed M unanimously. VARIANCE -LES SCHWAB TIRES SHORT PLAT Jim Barney and Les Schwab Tires have submitted a preliminaryshort plat for a .67 acre subdivision which isthe site of the Les Schwab Tires Store located at 418 E. Broadway on Tax #6711.The area is zoned C-2, General Commercial and Business.It is proposed that a portion of Commercial Avenue 20' in width be vacated adjacent to the existing parceland incorporated into the new lot. Les Schwab Tires is presently served with city water and sanitary sewer. Street and utility improvements are required to Date Street and Commercial Avenue.Required improvements include paving with curb and gutter,extension of sewer, extension of water, storm drainage,and street lights.The proponents have requested variances for any street or utility improvements that would normally be required and that the requirement of all dead-end streets having to culminate in a cul-de-sac be waived in regards to Commercial Avenue. The Planning Commission considered the variance requests and recommended to the Council thattheybe approved with the stipulation that a covenant runwiththe land bindingthe land owners to construct the required improvements when required todo so bythecityand/orto participate in any future local improve ment district for the subject improvements.The Commission also recommended that the request to eliminate the cul-de-sac be denied. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that therecommendations ofthe Planning Commission beapproved and the request to eliminate the cul-de-sac be denied,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION O STRATFORD ROAD TRAFFIC The city has received objections from Arby's,Dalljack,Inc.,and Minit Lube of Moses Lake to the proposed \)0 curbing ofthe left turn lane on Stratford Road north ofValley Road.' Mr.Rimple stated that he understood the proposed curbing would run from the intersection of Valley and Stratford up Stratford tothe first curb cutat Arby's but staff understood that the left hand turn lane would be curbed approximately 300'up Stratford.That would eliminate left hand turns into Arby's and the Minit Lube. i/^ 4436 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 June 12,1990 There was considerable discussion by the Council.It was pointed outthatthe property owners hadbeen notified atthe time of construction thattherewas a possibility ofthe elimination of lefthandturnsintotheir property.Some ofthe Council felt that curbing would eventually be required from the Alder Street Fill to Highway 17.The concern for public safety wasthe reason for the proposed curbing in the first place.The property owners of Arby's and the Minit Lube maintain that the problem is south of the intersection of Stratford and Valley as more accidents have occurred in that area than north of the intersection. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the recommendation from staffto curb the entire left hand turn lane be accepted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and failed with Mr.Biallas and Mr.Chandler in favor./~\ Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be directed to curb the north left hand turn lane to the end of Arby's property,seconded by Mr.Johnson. It was the recommendation of staffthat the curbing be eliminated entirely If such a short distance is requested. The motion failed with Mr.Rimple in favor. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to continue the current striping ofthe area north ofthe Stratford/Valley intersection,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passedwithMr.Chandler and Mr.Biallas opposed. q$0 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER FACILITY Representatives ofthe Port of Moses Lake and Grant County have metwith thecity to discuss the possible construction of an industrial wastewater treatment facility in the Wheeler Road area.This facility would be engineeredand constructedto handlewastewaterfrom food processors. The Port has indicated that this type of facility is important to their efforts to recruit food processors to the area.Also,some ofthe existing industriesinthe Wheeler Roadareaare havingtroublewiththeiron-sitewastewatertreatment and could use this type of a facility. Staff has suggested,preliminarily,thatthe city mightbe ableto build such a facility ifthe WheelerRoad corridor were annexed to the city so that the existing tax base could be used to supportthe issuance of bonds.The remaining construction costs would be funded with revenue bonds which would be supported ^^^ by rates to the users as well as operation and maintenance costs.f) Therewas some discussionbythe Council onthe proposal andstaffwasdirectedto lookintothe possibility of annexing the Wheeler Road corridor and constructingan industrial wastewatertreatment facility. I/O r MOSES LAKE STATE PARK -LEASEo \o^ tftf The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has indicated they intend to include funds forthe development of a camp ground at Moses Lake State Park in their 1991 budget.The Commission has indicated that with the inclusion of these funds in their budget,a lease agreement with the city would be unnecessary. There was some discussion bythe Council and it was the consensus that the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission proposal be endorsed. COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB SIGN Most of the funds for the proposed new directory sign for service clubs in Moses Lake has been collected and it is proposed that the Parks Department construct and maintain the two signs. The signs would be located at Larson Playfield on West Broadway and just beyond the Pioneer Way/Highway 17 intersection on state right-of-way.The county and state have given permission forthe erection of these signs. Staff is requesting approvalof the signs and permissionto construct and maintain them. Itwas the consensus of Council that city staff construct and maintain the community service club signs. X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS CLEAN AIR BOARD Mr.Reese reported thatthe budget for the Clean Air Board wascut in half with a corresponding reduction in the city's assessment. XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS SAMMONS COMMUNICATION FRANCHISE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the current franchise toSammons Communications expires in December 1990.City .staff hassome concern with the following sections included in the draft franchise proposed bySammons:Franchise Term,Payments tothe City,Local Office;Complaint Procedures,Liability n u u ^j CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:7 4437 June 12,1990 and Indemnification, Line Extensions,Theft of Services and Tampering,Ordinances Repealed,and the effective date of the ordinance. A meeting has been scheduled with Sammons to discuss the city's concerns. CURBSIDE RECYCLING Information was presented on the costs of curbside recycling as compared to avoluntary recycling program./Off & LOWER PENINSULA BOAT RAMP LIGHTING A petition was presented which requested that lighting be installed atthe Peninsula boat ramp.Staff did some preliminary investigation and itwill cost about $1,000 for the installation oftwo lights. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthereisa possibility ofan agreement with Grant County for an exchangeof services in place of a cash payment for the lights,but requested authorization to expend the funds if necessary. ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the city be authorizedto expend the funds to install the two lights, seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously. TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORT The transient rental income report for April 1990 was presented. INVESTMENT REPORT The investment report for May 1990 was distributed./0q 3 CLAIMS SUMMARY A report from Rogers &Norman on the unsettled claimsthrough June 1990was distributed. The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.