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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 13,1998
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Wayne Rimple,Lee Blackwell,Richard Pearce,Grant Nichols, and Bob
Chapman Absent:Ron Covey
MINUTES:Mr.Nichols moved that the minutes of the December 23 and December 31 meetings be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
{^)Action Taken:Mr.Reesemoved that thebills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,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 December 23,1997 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$530,318.82.
GENERAL FUND $11,011.23 AIRPORT 27.22
STREET 1,732.63 SELF-INSURANCE 552.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 3,515.17 CENTRAL SERVICES 5,123.26
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 95.20 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 13,992.65
WATER/SEWER FUND 15,090.67 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 17,712.33
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 6,887.37 M. L.YOUTH PTF 248.91
SANITATION FUND * 86,406.30 TOTAL $162,394.94
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 $2,304.82 all funds.
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BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS $6,050.59
TOTAL $6,050.59
Claims Checks:Checks 14799 through 14964 issued on December 30,1997 were approved for payment
at the Council meeting held on January 13,1998 in the total amount of $39,830.32.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 31,1997 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 56372 through 56389 in
the amount of $9,240.35.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 9,1998 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 56390 through 56554 in
the amount of $220,469.05.
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
Mr.Rimple nominated Ron Covey for Deputy Mayor,seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
Mr.Jackson nominated Richard Pearce for Mayor,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
Police Department:A plaque was presented to the Moses Lake Police Department for re-accreditation,^/o?
Fred Haynes,Police Chief, pointed out that the Police Department had to meet 210 different standards
in order to receive this re-accreditation.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Utility Improvements -Grant County Airport Terminal Building:A resolution was //&^
presented which accepts the utility improvements associated with the Grant County Airport Terminal
Building.
ASiMI Wastewater Discharge Permit:Council approval was requested for the Wastewater Discharge /£X5 7
Permit for ASiMI.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
DAVIS PLAT
Knudsen Land Surveying,on behalf of Elmer Davis,requested a variance to the requirement to install
sidewalks on the Davis Plat located at the intersection of Patton Boulevard and Harris Road.
Sterling Knudsen, Knudsen LandSurveying, representing Elmer Davis,stated that the plat is inthe county
and they are requesting a variance to the requirement to install sidewalks.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that this property is adjacent to property requesting to be
annexed to the city.When the property isannexed, the Davisproperty,being immediately adjacent would
also be annexed. That would require the developer to meet current city standards and a variance to the
requirement to construct sidewalks has been requested.He pointed out that when the request for water
and sewer services was considered, the Council required that the property be developed to citystandards
at the time of annexation.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request be denied,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
Itwas pointed out that sidewalks would also be required on Harris Road as part of the development of this
proposed plat.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -REPEAL ASIMI SEWER RATES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which repeals Ordinance #1387 which establishes separate sewer rates for
ASiMI.Repealing this ordinance will cause ASiMI to be billed at the same rate as other commercial
accounts.
The ordinance repealing Ordinance No.1387 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -STINGER SPIKE
A resolution was presented which accepts a Stinger Spike tire deflating system from Canfield and
Associates for use by the Police Department.
Action Taken:Mr. Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
2>COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Mr.Jackson stated that he will be resigning his position on the SurfaceTransportation Planning Committee
for Grant County as he has been appointed to the State Transportation Improvement Board.S*\
Mr. Nichols was appointed to the Surface Transportation Planning Committee.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
J>AGCCT MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the AGCCT meeting will be Thursday,January 29 at the
Moses Lake Fire Station.
AWC MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated that the AWC LegislativeActionConference will be on February
4 and 5.
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COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Council/staff retreat will be held on March 6, 7, and 8
in Leavenworth.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city received $99,402.82 in investment income for
December 1997.
AMBULANCE SERVICE REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a decision needs to be made by January 15 on whether or
not the city will continue to provide aid to the Samaritan Ambulance Service on priority one calls. He
reported that the hospital would likethe city to continue to respond to priority one calls and ifa fire fighter
is taken out of service the city would be paid $150. The Samaritan Hospital Board has requested a
meeting with the City Council to discuss this issue.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus that a meeting be held with the
hospital board.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the city continue its assistance to the ambulance service until
January 28 and that a meeting be held with the Samaritan Hospital Board before that date,seconded by
Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Chapman and Mr.Jackson opposed.
CIVIL ENGINEERING DIVISION MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a meeting has been scheduled for January 23 at 1:30 p.m.
between the city's Engineering Division and various construction and engineering firms to discuss areas
of concern.
SAND DUNES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT/DESIGN UPDATE
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Department of Ecology has determined that there is a
documented substantial environmental degradation with the operation of the Sand Dunes Wastewater
Treatment Plant.With this determination,the state loan for the project will be forwarded to the city.The
city will still be required to meet Growth Management Act requirements.
GROWTH POLICY SUMMIT
Joseph-K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the summit meeting requested by the Grant County
Commissioners has been scheduled for January 15 at 3 p.m.
There was some discussion by the Council on the objective of this summit meeting.
Mr.Gavinski reported that the city is progressing with its Comprehensive Plan and another planner has
been hired and will begin work in February.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the December 1997 Building Activity Report.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
labor relations.The executive meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:1J5-p4Ti.
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