1999 09 14\^J by Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion ofthe bills for Moses
Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required byRCW 42.24.080,and thoseexpense
reimbursement claims certified as required byRCW42.24.090,have beenrecorded ona listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included onthe below list as modified bythe Council andnoted upon said list for the
Council meeting of September 14,1999 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$414,387.69.
general fund $83,278.97 sanitation fund 31,899.28
Street 12,020.33 sanitation billing 70,203.40
^treet repair/recon 4.98 airport 1 270 86
<30b 1993 redemption 149.13 self-insurance 3io20.68
1998 refunding gob 101.78 central services 42,331 80
street improvement 128,941.99 equip rental-operation 22,560.87
park &recreation improve 61,056.05 build maint-operation 19,410.19
water/sewer fund 34,728.69 firemans pension 14.00
[1994 bond fund 1.45 m. l youth ptf 2,736.69
water/sewer construction 64,928.17 total $578,709.31
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according totheprocess established byMoses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been re
corded ona listing which hasbeenmadeavailable totheCity Council.The claims listed below areapproved
in the amount of $8,392.37 for all funds.
GENERAL $600.66 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 13,771.45
WATER/SEWER FUND 3,149.91 PARKAND RECREATION IMPROVE 45,525.00
TOTAL $63,047.02
Claim Checks:Checks 1363 through 1514 issuedon August 25,1999 wereapproved for payment atthe
Council meeting held on September 14,1999 inthe total amount of $414,387.69.
Checks 1515 through 1519 issuedon August 25,1999 wereapproved for payment attheCouncil meeting
held on September 14,1999 in the total amount of $1,499.22.
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IChecks 1520 through 1527 issuedonAugust26,1999were approved for payment atthe Council meeting
held on September 14,1999 in the total amount of$34,338.67.
Checks 1528through 1530 issuedonAugust27,1999 wereapproved for paymentatthe Council meeting
held on September 14,1999 in the total amount of $45,554.00.
Checks 1531 through 1558issuedonSeptember3,1999wereapproved for paymentattheCouncil meeting
held on September 14,1999 in the total amount of $199,918.01.
Checks 1559through 1563issuedonSeptember8,1999 wereapproved for paymentatthe Council meeting
held on September 14,1999 in thetotal amount of $15,993.80.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 30, 1999 having been approved pursuantto the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 11540 through 11546 inthe
amount of $1,014.62.
i )Payroll:The payroll issued on September 3,1999 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council setforth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 11547through 11546 inthe
amount of $1,014.62.
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamationdeclaring September 18,1999 as Monte Holm Day was read in its entirety.
The proclamationdeclaring September 17-23,1999 as Constitution Week was read in its entirety.
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Council Present:Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,LeeBlackwell,Ron Covey,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols,
'and Bob Chapman
iMINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the August 24 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
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II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
iQfl /Parks and Recreation Commission:Jon Lane was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission
2 ifo Tourism Commission:Karen Wagner was reappointed to the Tourism Commission.
,.y/t Resolution -Accept Donation -Moses Lake Family Auto Center:Aresolution was presented which accepts
lU adonation of$1,000 from the Moses Lake Family Auto Center to be used for the Safe Streets program.
\r\lflp Resolutions (3)-Accept Donations -Taishin Youth Members.Tsubaki Family and Yonezawa City:
'Resolutions were presented which accept$1,955 fromthe TaishinYouth Members, $500 fromthe Tsubaki
Family, and $100 from Yonezawa City,Japan.
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for municipal purposes and uses forthe relocation of an existing water main on Patton Boulevard.
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Resolution -Accept Easement - MacMillan: A resolution was presented which accepts an easement from
Wallace and Ethel MacMillan for municipal purposes on Lot 9,Garden Heights Second Addition.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
AIRPORT PROJECT
The bids forthe airport project were opened on September 14.There are sufficient funds to coverthe base
bid. Option 1 workwas offered at costs very favorable to the city and staff requested direction on whether
or not to proceed with this work also.
Mr.Pearce stated that the Airport Commission has requested that the total bid be approved and there is a
possibility that the state Aeronautics Division would increase the grant. Ifthe grant is not increased,there
are funds in the Airport budgetwhich could be used forthis project.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction,including the base
bid and Option 1,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
DONATION -MOSES LAKE LIONS CLUB
Bill Gilbert,President of the Moses Lake Lions Club,presented thecitywith a checkinthe amountof$2,100,
whichwas raised atthe 3rd Annual Frank Alvarez,Jr.All City Softball Tournament.The fundsaretobeused
for the Vista Community Ballfield.
MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION -REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY
Sally Goodwin,Executive Director of the Moses Lake Business Association,has requested the use of a
Aii I;'portion of Sinkiuse Square,city sidewalks,and a small portion of the Civic Center Park on Saturday,
l •September 18 foractivities associated with Hobo Day. This is a day inwhich to honor Monte Holm.
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Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the requestto use city property be granted,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
PUD TRANSMISSION LINES
Letters were received from the Planning Commission,Parks and Recreation Commission,and Dawn and
Bob Munn,owners of propertyon West Broadway, which requested the Councilto reconsiderthe decision
granting a variance to the PUDto place overhead transmission lines on West Broadway.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthat thereare optionsavailable to the Council besidesreconsider-fi
ation. He pointed out that the PUDcould be requested to communicate with the Planning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Commission and other interested parties concerning their proposed construction of
overhead transmission lines down West Broadway.
Mr.Pearce suggested that the PUD present their informationto the Planning Commission and to more of
the public.
Mr.Chapman felt that itwouldbe unfair tothe PUD for the Council to reconsiderthe variancerequest. He
also feltthatthe Council hadapprovedthe Broadwayrouteas wellas granting avariancetothe requirement
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Mr.Gavinski statedthat the PUDwas only requesting a variance forthe Broadway route.The PUDwas not
asking forany decision by the Council on the other two routes they had identified.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that CityCouncil has been dealing withthis subject forover a yearand the Council
probably has information thatisnotavailable toothercity commissions.
iMr.Pearce pointed out that itisthe responsibilityof the PUDto distributethe informationon their proposed
route but he would like the PUDto make such a presentation to the Planning Commission.
Mr.Chapman wanted information on the need forlooping of the PUDlines.
Doug Hein, PUD,explained how the transmission lines would loop to limitthe time power would be out to
any one substation and the difficulties of running transmission lines across water.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Dick Deane,Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission,pointed out that the city has recently
adopted a landscape ordinance to enhance thequality of lifein Moses Lake and the Parks and Recreation
Commission felt the overhead lines would becontrary to that. He feltthatthere is confusion aboutthis issue
and requested that the Council take further public input.
Bill Bailey, Chairman of the Planning Commission,felt that the public should be made aware of the issues
involved in this proposal.
Mr.Nichols stated that he felt this issue deserves additional public input and the problems and options
available to the PUD need to be more fully explained to the public. He suggested that the Council request
that thePUD reconsider their decision touseW Broadway and that additional public input be sought.
There was some discussion about the problems that would be encountered by attempting to place the
telephone lines underground since the poles do not belong to the PUD.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the Council reconsider the variance granted to the PUD to place
transmission lines overhead on West Broadway,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and failedwith Mr.Nichols and
Dr.Covey in favor and Mr.Chapman,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Blackwell,Mr.Jackson,and Mr.Pearce opposed.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that this issue has been before the Council for many years and that the PUD has
*\_J doneagoodjobinexplaining the prosandcons. Herequestedthatthe PUD continuetheirpublic relations
efforts and meetwith the city's various commissions to explain the process.
Mr.Pearce pointed outthat the Council has granted a variance to the PUD but the PUD must sell the idea
to the public.
Mr.Gavinski mentioned that the Council has granted a variance butthatdoes notmean the PUD has to use
thevariance.The PUD isresponsible to their ratepayers in the city and Grant County and it isthechoice
ofthe PUD whetheror not to use the variance.
Itwas pointed out the city had received letters from the Moses Lake Chamber ofCommerce and Bob and
Sharon Bernd in opposition to the West Broadway route.
SHOPPING CENTER SIGNS
The Learner FinancialGroup requested the City Council change the ordinance to allow forshopping center
identification and tenant signs.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that staff and the Planning Commission have been considering
this request but the Learner Financial Group wants to expedite the matter and are requesting the Council
amend the ordinance.
There was some discussion concerning the request to amend the sign ordinance.
Itwas the directionofthe Councilthat the section ofthe ordinance dealingwith shopping centeridentification
signs be considered by the Planning Commission and an amendmentto the ordinance be submitted to the
Council.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WHEELER ROAD ANNEXATION -2ND READING
The ordinance annexing the Wheeler Road Corridor was presented to the Council.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that this ordinance would not become effective until after
publication which would nottake place untilaftera reviewofthe annexation by the Boundary Review Board.
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The ordinance annexing certain property to the east of the City of Moses Lake,commonly known as the
Wheeler Road Corridor, to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the
corporate limits ofthe City of Moses Lake, and which provides forthe assumption ofexisting indebtedness
was read by title only.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that a property owner has been working with the county to have his property
included inthe UGA. He wantedto know ifthat property could beincluded inthe annexation iftheordinance
has already been passed.
Mr.Gavinski pointed outthat ifan increase in theannexation area isdesired,theannexation process must /"^
start over.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Rimple.
Mr.Jackson wanted to know the status of Mr.Walker's property.
Mr.Gavinski mentioned that findings with regard to establishing an IUGA stated that the IUGA linewould
not split properties.Mr.Walker's property was split by the IUGA line. A letter from the prosecutor's office
to the EDC stated that the property would be included within the IUGAbut the city has not received anything
in writing concerning this issue.
Jack Shaw,Road 4 NE,stated that at the public meeting there was discussion about adding some property
by Road M and eliminating some near Stratford.He wanted to know if that had been done.
Mr.Pearce stated that the annexation boundaries have not been changed.
Roger Hanson, FireChief, Grant County #5, pointed out that the annexation will have a negative impact on
the fire district financially and on its ability to protect the remainder of the fire district. He pointed out that
thecity hasno plansto increase fire protection forthe areaand no serviceagreements have been discussed
to this point. He felt that the fire protection for the area would be greatly decreased and the decision to
annex should be reconsidered.
Mr.Pearce pointed outthat oneofthe primary duties of the city is to provide fire protection andthecity plans
to provide adequate fire protection to all parts of the city.
The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ADDRESSES AND STREET NAMES -2ND READING
An ordinance was submitted which provides for the notification of property owners when street names or
addresses are changed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Addresses and Street
Names"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -SKYLINE WATER SYSTEM
An ordinance was presented which would require a deposit from the Skyline Water System prior to its
connection to city water.There willbea charge of$8,000 which willcoverpaymentfortwo months of water
service.There is also a $15,000 permit charge which the Quincy Basin Subarea requires.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the amount of deposit for the two months of water service
would be $8,000 and the Quincy Basin Subarea permit charge is $15,000.This deposit will protect the city
from any fund losses from allowing the Skyline Water Service to hook to City of Moses Lake water. He
mentioned that the amounts in the ordinance will need to be corrected.He mentioned that the first year
permit fee is $3,000 but there is no way to know what the second and third year permit fee will be so
$15,000 was used to be sure there was enough in the account to coverthat charge.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer (i
Rates"was read by title only.
Linda Priddy,Environmental Protection Agency,stated that theywould committo paying the$8,000to cover
the two month water service deposit.She stated that they would like to discuss the fee structure with the
Quincy Basin Subarea forthe temporary water rightsand tryto negotiate a reduction ora waiver of the fee.
There is also the possibility that the water rights will not be needed for the three year period and she
requested the ordinance be writtento take that intoaccountand also to allowthem to paythe fee on a yearly
basis.
Mr.Gavinski suggested thatthe ordinance be amended to includethe following inthe first paragraphbefore
the last sentence:"The fifteen thousand dollar($15,000)permit portion of the deposit can be reduced ifthe
U.S.Bureau of Reclamation reduces or eliminates the fee."
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe amounts in the ordinance be corrected,andthe first reading of
the ordinance be adopted with the changes proposed by the City Manager,seconded by Mr.Chapman.
Ms. Priddywanted to know what would happen to the deposit when itis no longer needed.
Mr.Nichols pointed out that the ordinance provides that the deposit will be returned to the Skyline Water
System or the party which provided the deposit.
The motion passed unanimously.
K^_J VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
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RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH //££,-/)
The 7th Day AdventistChurch has requested permission to placea modular classroomattheirschoolsite
at 1023 Stratford Road,Tax #7787.The site is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business,and the
designation from the 1981Comprehensive Plan is Commercial.The schoolis proposing touse the structure
only forthe current school year. Existing land uses in the area are commercial. Stratford Road is fully
improved with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.The Planning Commission recommended that the request to
build on unplatted property be approvedwiththe condition thatifthe modularclassroom ison the property
on August 31,2000,the property will be required to be platted.
Gary Morgan stated that a kindergarten has been added to the school and that is what the modular
classroom willbe used for.There is a pending sale on the school property which will close by October 15
hut the school will have a year tovacate the premises.
A resolutionallowingtheSeventh Day AdventistChurch to buildon unplatted propertywasread by titleonly.
iAction Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
CONFERENCE CENTER -CONSULTANT SELECTION
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Mr.Rimple stated that the Conference Center Consultant/Architect Selection Committee has reviewed the
proposals for a conference center.The Committee has also taken a tour of the new Moses Lake Confer
ence Center located at the old Big Bend Community College South Campus.This conference center has
met all the criteria the city established for the construction of a conference center.He recommended that
thecity not construct a convention center.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the city discontinue its efforts to construct a convention center,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that inorder to fund a convention center the city's transient rental
tax was increased and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was established to direct the use of the funds,
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee should consider what types oftourism related activities the funds
could be used for.He pointedoutthatthe funds could be used inCascade Park,Vista Community Playfield,
and the skating rink.
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STREET NAMES -1-90
The Departmentof Transportation has requested information regarding the street names at the intersection
of 1-90 and Broadway.Staff presented he proposed names forCouncil approval.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the Department of Transportation requested
clarification on street names for the realigned streets so that they can be properly identified on the
construction plans. He pointed out that the new interchange makes Broadway and Lakeshore one
continuous street and the removal of the overpass bridge on Wapato creates a non-contiguous street.
Several options are available to correct the problems.
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options.
DISCHARGE TO SEWER SYSTEM -CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Phillip E.Crouse,Montgomery Watson Mining Group,undercontracttothe U.S. ArmyCorpsof Engineers,
is installing groundwater monitoringwells at the Moses Lake Wellfield Superfund Site to monitorthe TCE
contamination. Permission is being requested to discharge smallquantities ofwater generated as a result
of well drilling to the city's wastewater treatment plant.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed
unanimously.
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IM\0 AQUATIC CENTER USE -BIG BEND MANTA RAYS
The Big Bend Manta Ray Swim Team has requested permission to use the Family Aquatic Center on July
22 - 24,2000 for the annual Manta Ray Swim Meet in Moses Lake.The Aquatic Center would be closed
to the general public on Friday, July 22 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday,July 23 and 24.There willbe no camping in McCosh Park.The meetwillstart a half hour earlier
than previous years to meet the 4 p.m.opening of the Aquatic Center to the public.The Manta Ray Swim
Team willhire a Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center staff person to ensure that all rules and regulations
are adhered to.
Bill Ecret,President of the Moses Lake Manta Ray Swim Team,stated that they would be requesting
camping privileges from the Moses Lake School District at Frontier Middle School.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request to use the Aquatic Center be approved,seconded by Mr.
Rimple, and passed unanimously.
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DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -BROWN
Doyle Brown requested a variance ofthe Community Standards to allow three driveways on his lot instead
ofjust the two that are permitted.
Dr.Brown stated that only one driveway is entirely on his property.One driveway is shared along the
property line with the new Sacred Heart Dialysis Center and one is shared along the property line with the
vet clinic.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request be granted with the stipulation that the city be
provided with the common driveway easement with Dr.Maier,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
y ARTWORK ^
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission would like to
encourage the Council to acquire artwork for the city whenever the opportunity arises.Art is an attractive
and permanent way to educate the public of historic events and people.The Commission suggested that
artwork be incorporated in the plaza that might be builtwhere the old fire station is located.
GRANT COUNTY MAJOR INDUSTRIAL SITING COMMITTEE
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated thatthe GrantCounty Commissioners areinthe processofsetting
upthe GrantCounty MajorIndustrial SitingCommittee.This committeewill be researching and recommend
ing major industrial sites forGrantCounty. He stated that Lori Barlow,Associate Planner, is attending the
first meeting but suggested that a member of Council be delegated to attend any future meetings.
Itwas the consensus ofthe Councilthat Ron Covey be appointed toattend the meetings ofthe GrantCounty
Major Industrial Siting Committee.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that the city received $70,276.47 in August from investment
income.
SALES TAX AND TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
5^L Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that in August the city received $274,846.47 in sales tax and
$26,814.02 in transient rental income.
-)WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS (~}
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe cityhas an ordinancethat prohibits parking boattrailers,
etc. on city right-of-way.The problem occurred when the Grant County Sheriffs rescue boat was parked
on the street and the Sheriffs Departmentwas required to move the boat off of city right-of-way.In the
ensuing conversationsthe Sheriffs Departmentattempted toclaimthe boatwas exempt fromthe ordinance
since it was an emergency vehicle.The city did not agree with that assessment since the boat is not a
vehicle.The boat has been removed fromcity right-of-waybut he was requested to bringthis issue before
the Council.
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Mr.Jackson felt that the ordinance should be amended to allow emergency vehicles and vessels to be
parked on city right-of-way.
{There wassome discussion bythe Council anditwastheconsensusthatthe ordinance be amended to
allow emergency vehicles and vessels to be parked on city right-of-way.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX -OLSON
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Noticeof Intentto Annexsubmitted by Darryl Olson needs
tobe brought back before the Council.He statedthattheremaybesome resolution ofthe PacWestissue
which could solve someof the problems inherentwith this notice.The notice willbe brought to the Council
within the next 30 days forCouncil action.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation issues.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.ana^the^regular Tneeting^wasreconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:3p-p4Ti.g(k ,^^
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