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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 11,1998
Council Present: Richard Pearce, Ron Covey,Daryl Jackson, Wayne Rimple,Lee Blackwell,and Bob
Chapman Absent:Grant Nichols
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the July 28 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bills,checks, and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Dr.Covey and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining fromvotingfor that portion of the bills to
Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certifiedbythe Finance Directoras required byRCW42.24.080, and those expense
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 list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of August 11,1998 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$598,972.38.
GENERAL FUND $128,956.53
STREET 4,617.29
STREET REPAIR/RECON 4,886.47
CENTRAL DRIVE LID #58 132.93
CAPITAL 80,000.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 17,857.08
STREET IMPROVEMENT 123,782.85
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 23,600.70
WATER/SEWER FUND 34,234.53
1992 BOND FUND 199.56
MONROE STREET LID #6 16,204.84
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 32,014.82
SANITATION FUND 94,461.98
AIRPORT 84.67
CENTRAL SERVICES 11,828.24
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 16,596.07
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 23,897.04
ML YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 3,473.86
TOTAL $598,972.38
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 City Council 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 $400,367.62 for all funds.
GENERAL $313.55
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,195.93
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 6,955.09
SANITATION FUND 370,000.00
SELF-INSURANCE 3,300.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 2.88
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 18,600.17
TOTAL $400,367.62
Claims Checks:Checks 22515 through 22839 issued on July 29,1998 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on August 11,1998 in the total amount of $607,219.10.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 31,1998 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 63883 through 63900 in the amount
of $9,222.72.
Payroll: The payroll issued on August 7,1998 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 63901 through 64172 in
the amount of $269,781.39.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work -Grape Drive Ballfield Irrigation Proiect:Desert Rock Excavation has completed the 1998 /O*''
i )Grape Drive Ballfield Irrigation Project.The work should be accepted by Council.
Resolution -Interfund Loan:Aresolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from the /Q/0-/I
Sanitation Fund to the Street Improvement Fund.
Resolution -Abandon Easement -Suncrest Resort:A resolution was presented which abandons the /Q/3
easement covering the entire Suncrest Resort area.The easement provides that the fire mains, fire
hydrants, and all other utilities on the site reverts to the ownership of the property owner.
Action Taken: Dr. Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
.0-/4 1998 ROOFING PROJECT
55?•£*l Bids were received for the 1998 Roofing Project which includes the public worksshop building,parks shop
building,pre-school building, and a portion of the library. J. N. Vail,the low bidder, did not return
Addendum #3, which changed the bid opening date, with the proposal which creates an irregularity that
the Council can waive.The engineers estimate was $83,000.Staff is requesting that the bid be awarded
to J.N.Vail.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the irregularity in the bid from J. N. Vail be waived,seconded by
Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bid for the 1998 Roofing Project be awarded to J. N. Vail in
the amount of $104,983.81,and include Additive D for insulation replacement,seconded by Mr.Jackson,
and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
{g JOB CORPS -CONNECT TO CITY SEWER
The United States Department of the Interioris requesting permission to connect the buildings on the 3600
block of the Columbia Basin Job Corps Center to the city's sewer system.The existing sewer line,septic
tank,and cesspool,originally constructed by the Department of Defense,has been deemed unacceptable
by the Grant County Health Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the request to connect to city sewer be granted with the
stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be executed,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed
unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
r\jO ORDINANCE -AMEND BUDGET -2ND READING f^
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1998 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey,and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
SEWER LINER PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call forbids forthe installation of a PVC or HDPElinerinside approximate
ly 4,000 feet of 8" and 715 feet of 12"concrete pipe which is over 40 years old and located under I-90and
in backyards.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr.Pearce announced that Ken Leighton-Boster has resigned from the Planning Commission.\)
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Mr.Pearce announced that Greg Hill has resigned from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
,,-)^MISDEMEANANT COSTS
The inter-local agreement between the City of Moses Lake and GrantCounty forthe provision of services
for misdemeanor offenses was presented.
Dr.Covey stated that he was concerned about the provision in the inter-local agreement dealing with
healthcare forcity prisoners. Itwas his understandingthatthe city's responsibility ended upon sentencing
of the person but the provision does not mention sentencing.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
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Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the agreement be tabled,seconded by Mr.Chapmaq,and passed
unanimously.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
A letter to Governor Locke in regard to comprehensive planning in Grant County was presented.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that the county has hired a consultantto help them in the GrowthlManagement
process and he would be willing to wait a month before sending the letter to see what kind jpf progress is
made.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the AGCCT was not in favor of signing off on a letter to the governor at this
time.Since the county has hired a consultant the AGCCT was willing to wait and see hdlw the matter
progresses.
Mr.Chapman mentioned that the county is still adamant about the 2%acre issue and that the county does
not seem to make any changes until pressure is applied. He felt that the letter should be sent to the
governor.
Mr.Blackwell pointed out that nothing has changed in the county's position since the letter was first
proposed and he felt that it should be sent.
Dr.Covey felt that the county has made progress and he would be willing to grant them some more time.
Mr.Rimple mentioned that in the past the city has waited for the county to act and nothing has happened.
He felt that pressure should be kept on the county and the letter should be sent.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be tabled until the next meeting,seconded by Dr.Covey,
and failed with Mr.Jackson and Dr.Covey in favor,and Mr.Chapman,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Blackwell,and Mr.
Pearce opposed.
\^J It was pointed out that there is no consensus on the part of the Council to sign the letter.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that the representatives fromthe Department of Community Trade and Economic
Development had no understandingof the city's concerns with regard to the county's lack of progresswith
Growth Management.
Mr.Jackson requested that the Senior Planner contact the consultants to see where they are incomplying
with the Growth Management Act.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the originally the letter was to request the governor to impose sanctions on
Grant County. The letter as submitted simply requests the governor to do anything he can to assist the
city.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
No action was taken by the Council.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT -URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY
Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,presented a map showing the urban growth boundary as proposed by
the city.He mentioned thatthe cityhad received a request from Kameron Jones to include his property
near the Municipal Airportwithin the Urban Growth Area.
After some discussion the Council felt that the Urban Growth Area boundary should be drawn in a manner
that is consistent withthe Growth Management Act and not just taking intoaccount population projections.
The Council directed that the areas that are immediately adjacent to the current city limits that are urban
be included in the UGA and also Mr.Jones'property adjacent to the Municipal Airport.
Mr.Jackson moved that staff be directed to report on the proposed annexation of the property east of
Moses Lake. He also requested that staff research the impactto the electrical utility tax ifthe property
east of Moses Lake is annexed.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Urban Growth Area be amended as directed by the Council,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SISTER CITY DELEGATION
On August 18 the City of Moses Lake will receive a delegation from its Sister City,Yonezawa,Japan.The
city is hosting a welcoming ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and a welcoming dinner in the
new Fire Station at 7 p.m. All Councilmen were urged to attend.
Mr.Pearce mentioned that on August 19 there will be breakfast at 7 a.m.at Kiyoji's and all Councilmen
are invited to attend.
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The dedication of Ahlers Park has been scheduled for September 11,1998 at 11 a.m.and all Councilman
were urged to attend.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $67,225.13 from investment income in July 1998.
igf'Jh SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
)P°The city will receive $267,890.95 in sales tax and $29,088.86 in transient rental income for May 1998.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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