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1999 10 265534 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 26,1999 Council Present: Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Lee Blackwell, Ron Covey,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, and Bob Chapman MINUTES:Mr.Nichols moved that the minutes of the October 12 meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthat the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded {^)by Mr.Nichols,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills for Faber Industrial Supply. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and thoseexpense reimbursement claims certified as 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 Council and noted upon said listfor the Council meeting of October26,1999 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $187,668.20. GENERAL FUND STREET EQUIPMENT LEASES PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE WATER/SEWER FUND WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION WATER/SEWER LEASES Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by theCity Manageraccording to the processestablished by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been re corded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of $3,040.56 for all funds. GENERAL 20.00 WATER/SEWER 3,020.56 O*TOTAL $3,040.56 Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by theCity Manager according to the processestablished by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been re corded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of $943.70 for all funds. GENERAL 400.00 WATER/SEWER 543.14 TOTAL $943.70 Claim Checks:Checks 1975 through 2170 issued on October 13 through October 19,1999were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on October 26,1999 in the total amount of $831,512.41. Payroll:The payroll issued on October 15,1999 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 12170 through 12329 in the amount of $55,419.88. II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS Police Department:David Sands,Police Sergeant,and Steve Miers, Police Corporal,wereintroduced to the Council. III.CONSENT AGENDA Resolution -Grant Easement -PUD:Aresolution was presented which grants an easement tothe PUD for /O/^ construction of electrical distribution lines for soccer fields at Cascade Park. Resolution-Accept Easements (3)-Kile:A resolution was presented whichaccepts three easements from /Q/3 Mary Kilefor cul-de-sacs at the end of Bailey,James,and Lakeway. Resolution -Grant Easement-Port of Moses Lake:A resolution was presentedwhich grants aneasement /O /3 to the Portof Moses Lake to place underground pipingon city property adjacent to Randolph Road. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously. u $63,286.29 SANITATION BILLING 14.97 29,453.25 AIRPORT 46.00 8,746.41 UNEMPL COMP INSURANCE 375.00 140.00 SELF INSURANCE 2,441.53 30,855.69 CENTRAL SERVICES 7,332.20 1,957.49 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 33,598.36 1,054.55 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 8,366.46 TOTAL $187,668.20 Ah 5535 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 October 26,1999 IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS HOTEL/MOTEL TAX Letters have been received fromthe Hallmark Inns and Resortsand Shilo Inns which disagree withthe city's proposed use of the hotel/motel tax to develop ballfields,soccer fields, and the ice rink. A letter was received from the Columbia Basin Allied Arts requesting the city increase its support of cultural and arts /"-^ events.Letters have been received from the Tourism Commission,the Paks and Recreation Commission, and the Moses Lake Youth Soccerin supportofthe city's proposed use of the hotel/motel tax to develop the ballfields,soccer fields,and the ice rink. Dick Deane, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission,stated that the Commission supports the decision of the Council concerning the hotel/motel tax. He pointed out that many of the teams using the city's recreational facilities are from out-of-town. He mentioned that the recreation facilities constructed by the city has brought people from out of town to the city. Rich Childress supported the use ofthe hotel/motel tax to increase and improve recreational facilitiesinthe city as they bring people infrom out of town and out of state. William Allred,Hallmark Inns and Resorts,stated that the improvements to the ballfieldsand soccer fields and the ice skating rinkis a great improvement for the Cityof Moses Lake. His concern was whether or not the motel/hotel tax was an appropriate means offunding. He would liketo see the funds used to promote tourisminthe wintermonths when the hotels and motels need the business.Hewouldliketo seesomething that would benefit the entire city during the winter months such as an exhibit hall which could be used for wrestling or basketball tournaments. Dr.Covey pointed out that the city will be using the funds for the baseball fields,soccer fields, and ice skating rink but the city will also be looking into additional uses for the hotel/motel funds in the future. Mr.Allred stated that he was not opposed to the hotel/motel tax but felt that itcould be used to promote tourism that would benefit the entire community. Mr.Pearce stated that the Council is aware the city needs winter activities and that has been discussed in /^n. the past and will be considered in the future. At the present time,though,the funds will be used for the recreational facilities. No action was taken by the Council. /PARKING ptf Pamela Kursave,owner ofCountry Aisle, 302 Elm Street,requested a 2 hour parking limit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Elm Street from Third Street to the alley.She stated that teachers from Frontier Middle School park inthis area infront of her business and talking to the school has not resolved the issue. There was some discussion by the Council. ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that staff be directed to establish a 2 hour parking limit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Elm Street from Third Street to Fourth Street,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE-AMENDED/REVISEDWHEELER ROADANNEXATION-1STREADING/PUBLIC HEARING The Grant County Assessor has issued a Sufficiency Certificate for the city's Amended/Revised Wheeler RoadAnnexationPetition.A public hearing has been scheduled and the Council shouldtake testimonyon the proposed annexation. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,described the annexation boundaries. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. ActionTaken:Mr.Nichols moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr. Covey, and passed unanimously. The ordinance annexing certain property to the east of the Cityof Moses Lake commonly known as the Wheeler Road Corridor to the City of Moses Lake, Washington and incorporating the same within the corporate limitsofthe Cityof Moses Lake and which provides forthe assumption ofexisting indebtedness was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Rimple,and passed unanimously. n u 5536 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 October 26,1999 VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION -TAX LEVY -1st READING /0/o -/6 A resolutionwas presentedwhich establishes the substantial need inorderto increase the city's regulartax levy up to 106%.This increasewill allowthe cityto continue funding fordispatching fees, forpoliceofficers due to a loss of federal grant money, and funding forexisting unfunded projects inthe 2000 budget. The resolution increasing the City of Moses Lake's regulartax levy up to 106%was read by titleonly. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -FIXING AMOUNT FOR PROPERTY TAXES -1ST READING /O/u-^ Anordinance was presentedwhich fixes the estimated amountto be received bythe cityfrompropertytaxes in 2000. The ordinance fixing the amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2000 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING Fairchild Cinemas requested a 60'loading zone on Beech Streetin front ofthe Lake Cinema.This areawas painted yellow at one time and is not currently used for parking. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed unanimously. K^J VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -FARMER'S MARKET The Columbia Basin Farmers Market and Craft Bazaar requested the use ofthe Civic Center Park for the Farmers Market in 2000. Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,statedthatthe grounds held up well and cardboard was placed underthe vehicles to catch oil and gas drips. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request to use the Civic Center Park for the Farmers Market in 2000 be approved,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously. WEST BROADWAY -CROSSWALKS ///7 The painted crosswalks on West Broadway at Division Street were removed by the Department of Transportation upon receipt of a request to do so after an injury accident at this location. Also, this is a congested intersection withno pedestrian crossing lights.The Department ofTransportation will restore the crosswalks if requested to do so by the Council.Currently there are crosswalks on Broadway at the intersections of Dogwood Street,Cedar Street,Beech Street,Ash Street,and Alder Street. /D2? o Gary G. Harer, MunicipalServices Director,explained the reasons forthe removal of the crosswalks at this location. There was considerable discussion and the Council requested additionalinformationon the problems that could be incurred at intersections with and without crosswalks. X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FINANCIAL INTERESTS -COUNCIL MEMBERS Dr.Covey questioned the information from the Finance Director which indicates that the city can no longer /^/^ purchase from any business in which a Council member has a financial interest. IQ<* / /IUl jCqo iios l/SU 5537 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 October 26,1999 Ron Cone,Finance Director,stated that the legislature has changed the law so that cities can no longer purchase from any business in which a Council member has a financial interest. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated thattheAssociation ofWashington Cities will beworking to amend the law. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr.Chapman expressedconcern aboutthecounty's Comprehensive Plan sincethecounty is proposing to f~*\ amend the County-Wide Planning Policies to bring them into conformance with the Plan. He felt that the y city should review those and consider its options. Therewas considerablediscussion and staffwas directed to bring the County-Wide Planning Policiesto the Council for review. XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager reported that the city received $54,976.94 in investment income for September 1999. I-90 STREET NAME CHANGES ' Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Soiltest Farm Consultants,Inc.has submitted a request to have their business retain its existing address of Wapato Drive. They are located on the street that would be renamed Driggs Drive as recommended by the Council at the last meeting. Dan Nelson,Soiltest Farm Consultants,Inc.,stated that he was concerned about changing the name of Wapato Drive north of I-90. He stated that they do business all over the Northwest and all the advertising that has gone out over the years has the Wapato Drive address.Changing the name of Wapato Drive means changing letterhead,business cards,notificationofover 200 vendors,signage,etc. He suggested that north of I-90 remain Wapato Drive and south of I-90 be changed to Wapato Court. Mr.Pearce stated that the problem with similar names for a street that is not connected is with the s~\ emergency service providers. The Councilrealizes the impact the name change will have but unless the ' Council wishes to reconsider its action the street north of I-90 will be renamed Driggs Drive. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the name change will not take place until the ordinance is passed and the ordinancewill not be presented to Council untilthere is positive action from the Department of Transportation on the new interchange. Dave Helms, Fire Chief,stated that unconnected streets with the same name create problems for emergency vehicles in accessing a specific address. GMA-IMPACT FEES Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that now that the UGA issue is resolved the city is working to complete its Comprehensive Plan. The first issue to be decided is whether or not to include impact fees in the plan. Ifthe Council decides to include impact fees,he suggested that the adoption of the Comprehen sive Plan not be delayed over that issue as the Council can amend the Comp Plan at a later date. Therewas some discussion by the Council and it was suggested that impact fees be discussed at retreat. STATE PARK Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that theWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on October 28,1999 in Spokane to consider the transfer of the State Park to the Cityof Moses Lake. The Parks and Recreation Director will attend this meeting. ^zr SOLIDWASTE DISPOSAL FEE INCREASE Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated that the county has increased itssolid waste disposalfees by7.5% beginning January 1,2000. UTILITY BILL EXTENSIONS Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated that CommunityActionCouncil has informedthe citythat they will be dropping the utility bill extension program for one year and will monitor the results of that action. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 GRANT COUNTY EDC 5538 October 26,1999 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe Grant County EDC has requested funding for 2000,2001, and 2002.He mentioned that in 1999 the city paid about $7,000 and for 2000 they are asking for $10,000. The Grant County EDC also requested the city to consider an increase to $15,000 in2001 and to $20,000 County EDC have been included in the 2000 Budget.in 2002.He mentioned that funds for the Grant It was pointed out that future obligations cannot be incurred by the Council. /J3J- K^J It was the consensus ofthe Council to include $10,000 in the 2000 budget for Grant County EDC. GROWTH MANAGEMENT -CERTIFICATE U u /O/^ Mr.Pearce stated that Grant County presented a certificate to the city in appreciation of the cooperative ,q Q^~ efforts of the city as it relates to growth management. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m ATTEST:Mayor •inance Director