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1998 04 145341 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL April 14,1998 Council Present: Richard Pearce, Ron Covey,Daryl Jackson,Wayne Rimple,Lee Blackwell, Grant Nichols,and Bob Chapman MINUTES:Mr.Nichols moved that the minutes of the March 24 meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.>u. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS <' ^_J Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved, seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portionof the bills to Faber Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel Supply. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required:by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on 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 list for the Council meeting of March 24,1998 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $361,819.85.t GENERAL FUND STREET STREET IMPROVEMENT PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT WATER/SEWER FUND 1996 BOND REDEMPTION FUND WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION SANITATION FUND 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 $825,600.11 for all funds. ^J GENERAL $2,407.27 STREET IMPROVEMENT 501.32 STREET 214.97 WATER/SEWER FUND 1,495.68 STREET REPR/RECON 2.95 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 53,308.80 GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 57,007.39 EQUPI RENTAL-OPERATIONS 40.00 GOB 1992 REDEMPTION 691,673.58 TOTAL $825,600.11 Claims Checks:Checks 21269 through 21552 issued on March 25, 1998 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on April 14, 1998 in the total amount of $218,352.47. Payroll:The payroll issued on March 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 61732 through 61748 in the amount of $9,756.95. Payroll:The payroll issued on April 3,1998 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 61749 through 61926 in the amount of $229,967.89. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None PROCLAMATION Mr.Pearce signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 19 as Boys and Girls Club Week.//SA II.PRESENTATIONS \J Parks and Recreation Department:Susan Schwiesow,Recreation Supervisor,was presented with the /(?/J{ USSSAWashington State DirectorsAward forher dedication,participation,and support of the Washington State USSSA Program. 62,593.51 AIRPORT 27.22 10,175.70 SELF INSURANCE 399.87 116.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 11,047.73 922.50 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 49,901.47 55,111.42 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 20,056.71 57,081.25 FIREMANS PENSION 98.29 27,967.61 <,,M. L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 2,816.50 63,504.07 TOTAL $361,819.85 III.CONSENT AGENDA Contract Ratification -Western International Fireworks:Council was requested to ratify the City Manager's signature on the contract withWestern International Fireworks for the 4th of July fireworks display. Resolution -Accept Street and Utility Improvements -Broadway Business Park North and South:A resolution was presented which accepted the street and utility improvements relating to the Broadway Business Park North and Broadway Business Park South plats. Soring Clean Up: Spring Clean-Up has been set for April 18 and 25, 1998 for the city. /OiP Iltf )09° //5> 1/1/ )W,] 1?^ 5342 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 April 14,1998 Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously. IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS MOSES LAKE JUNIOR MISS Maren Pinegar,Moses Lake Junior Miss, for 1998 was introduced to the Council. Miss Pinegar introduced her court and gave the Council some information on the Moses Lake Spring Festival float which has been titled "Wind Beneath My Strings". REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -SIGN Brenda Casey requested permission to place a sign on city right-of-way at 1515 West Broadway between the existing signs of the Eagles Lodge and Bill's Body Shop.The sign will not exceed 150 square feet or 25' in height. There was some discussion bythe Council which expressed concern overthe lack of Information on the location of the sign,the size,and appearance. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request be tabled until the applicant supplies additional information,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -SIDEWALK SALE The Moses Lake Business Association has requested permission to close the 100 east and 100 and 200 west blocks of Third Avenue for the annual sidewalk sale associated with the Spring Festival on May 22 and 23,1998.The Association also requested the closure of Beech Street from 5th Street to Third, Third Avenue from Beech to Balsam,and Balsam from Third to Fourth on May 23,1998 for the Kiddies Parade. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed with Mr.Blackwell abstaining due to a conflict of interest./"S VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND STREET NAMES -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which changes Barbara Street to Barbara Avenue for its entire length and Dorothy Street to Roberta Street. 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.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Rimple, and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -DALLUM Jacqueline Dallum has requested permission to build on unplatted property, a portion of Penn Plaza #2, located at 118 W. Valley Road. The request is foran addition which would increase the office space for the Basin Showroom Detail Shop.The site is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business,and the Comprehensive Plan designation is Commercial. The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build on unplatted property be approved. The resolution allowing Jacqueline S.Dallum to build on unplatted property was read by title only.x-n ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Jackson abstaining due to a conflict of interest. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT Richard Beeson, 3010 Peninsula, #120, stated that the Council has not approved the minutes of the Council/staff retreat. There was some discussion by he Council and staffwas directed to check into whether or the minutes of the retreat had been approved by Council. n 5343 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 April 14, 1998 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS -HAYDEN CAMPUS 2ND ADDITION /M& Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested the Council consider accepting the street and utility improvements for Hayden Campus 2nd Addition.There is only about $200 worth ofwork still to be done and there is a bond in place to cover the costs.Delaying the acceptance of the improvements for another two weeks will greatly inconvenience the developer. Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that there are only two small items that require completion and neither of them are a health or safety issue.The work should be completed within the next couple K^J of days and there is a bond in place to cover the cost. The resolution accepting street and utility improvements for municipal use from Hayden Campus 2nd Addition Major Plat was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and passed unanimously. 911/AMBULANCE SERVICE George Schiffner,4840 Westshore Drive,expressed concern over the operation of the 911 system and jOfa the ambulance service and felt that something needs to be done about it.He felt that the city should not " have given up the ambulance service. Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that complaints about the service provided by the 911 system and the ambulance service should be addressed to those entities as ttie city has no jurisdiction over them.He mentioned that the ambulance service has always belonged to Samaritan Hospital and it contracted with the city to provide manpower. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS Dr.Covey felt that the Grape Drive Ballfields should be given an official name other than Grape Drive Ballfields as he felt that was a designation of location and not a name.He mentioned that the ballfields are off of Central Drive rather than Grape Drive. He pointed out that there will be more activities take ^J place in this area than just ball games and suggested a more inclusive name such as Central Park Recreation Area. There was some discussion by the Council and the Park and Recreation Director was directed to discuss it with the Park and Recreation Commission and recommend a name for the ballfields. XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS EPA SUPERFUND FACT SHEET Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, distributed a copy of the Superfund Fact Sheet concerning the Moses LakeWellfield Contamination Site.The Port of Moses Lake has decided to dig a new well to supply water to the Skyline area.The Fact Sheet also mentioned that the city has solved its contamination problem by tapping into an uncontaminated aquifer and capping the contaminated wells. CONFERENCE CENTER Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed information on the possible construction of a conference center in Moses Lake. BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed information on the buildingactivity in Moses Lake forMarch 1998. RETREAT LOCATION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on possible sites for the 1999 Council/staff retreat. The Council discussed the possibilities and narrowedthe choice down to the Hampton Inn in Richland or the Enzian in Leavenworth.Staff was directed to obtain information on costand conference room location. CALL FOR BIDS FOR PICK-UP Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe cityhas hired anotherdevelopment engineerand now needs to provide him with transportation.He requested authorization to call for bids for a mid-sized pickup.With the savingsthe city received on the bid for the front end loader,there is sufficient funds to purchase this equipment. V /M7 JSt03 Hoy /03d /I A3*3 /0/7 A1 0 lltf 5344 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 4 April 14,1998 Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids fora mid-size pickup to be used in the Municipal Services Department,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously. COPS -SAFER CITY PROJECT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter he received from the Chief Moses Middle School 7th Grade Enhancement Class regarding the COPS "SaferCity Project". He explained his answers to the letter. Mr.Pearce also mentioned receiving a letter from them but with different topics. v?GROWTH MANAGEMENT Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, distributed information the Community Development Division has gathered concerning land use inthe city and county. This information will be used indeveloping an Urban Growth Area. He mentioned that the city will be including Cascade Valley but not the Moses Pointe area. If the county wishes the Moses Pointe area to be included in a UGA, the county will have to submit justification for its inclusion. CONFERENCE CENTER SITE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council of the study session set for April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss various sites for the proposed conference center. H5tA AGCCT MEETING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council of the AGCCT Meeting on April 30 at Mattawa. Representative Joyce Mulliken has been invited to attend. GAMBLING TAX Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed an article from the Spokesman Review concerning Vegas- type gambling in Spokane and the tax rate imposed. n 0-t>EiCYCUNG n Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed a letter from Kathryn Smith which urged the Council to take a more pro-active role in recycling. 033 The regular meeting was recessed at 8:10 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition.The executive session was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened. REWARD OFFER Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,requested the Council,pursuant to the authority stated in the Revised Code of Washington,authorize a reward to anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the recent rash of armed robberies in the City of Moses Lake. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that a reward of up to $2,500 be offered for the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible forthe recent armed robberies in the City of Moses Lake,seconded by Dr. Covey,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST:Mayor ^Finance Director n