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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 25,1997
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,and Bob Chapman Absent:
Ron Covey and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Nichols moved that the minutes of the November 11 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr. Nichols,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 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 November 25, 1997 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$212,372.26.
GENERAL FUND $32,502.56
STREET 28,967.03
STREET REPR/RECON 258.89
EQUIPMENT LEASES 19,292.32
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 19,415.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,413.09
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 1,632.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 38,044.29
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,912.90
WATER/SEWER LEASES
SANITATION FUND
AIRPORT
SELF-INSURANCE
CENTRAL SERVICES
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS
FIREMANS PENSION
M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF
TOTAL
1,693.13
42.94
10.00
2,640.36
15,079.26
33,563.77
12,232.38
81.00
499.26
$212,372.26
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 $365.00 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND
TOTAL
$365.00
$365.00
Claims Checks:Checks 14310 through 14551 issued on November 12,1997 were approved for payment
at the Council meeting held on November 25,1997 in the total amount of $2,471,912.42.
Payroll:The payroll issued on November 14,1997 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 55655 through 55814 in
the amount of $221,178.79.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Southqate Addition #2 Preliminary Plat -Set Date to Consider:Council should setDecember 9asthe date //o^Cf>
to consider the Southgate Addition #2 Preliminary Plat and requested variances.
Traffic Safety Grant -Authorization to Apply:Authorization was requested for the Police Department to //7^
apply for a traffic safety grant for the purchase of additional radar.
Police Car:Authorization was requested for staffto order a police car from the state bid.No local /Q/"/
vendors expressed any interest in bidding for the police car.
Manta RavSwim Meet:The Manta RaySwim Team is requesting use ofthe Aquatic Centeron July 17,/QOO
18,and 19,1998 for the annual swim meet under the same terms and conditions as established in 1997.
Action Taken:Mr. Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
3 HUMANE SOCIETY
The Humane Society has requested the city increase its payment by 214% to a total of$22,550 for 1998.
Marilyn Bertrum,Humane Society,pointed out that the adoption rate has dropped dramatically this year
so the income has dropped.There has been an increase in impound activity and the Humane Society
needs to cover their costs.The county has agreed to increase their payment by 2V£%also.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the City of Moses Lake still pays $5,500 more than Grant County and he felt
that the city is subsidizing the county even though the Humane Society cannot track where the dogs come
from.
There was some discussion by the Council concerning the discrepancy between the amount paid by the
city and the county.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the city increase its payment to the Humane Society by 21/2%,
seconded by Mr.Nichols.
James A. Whitaker, City Manager, pointed out that ifthe increase is approved by Council, the 1998 budget
will need to be amended to provide for the expenditure of the funds.
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The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1998 BUDGET -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
The ordinance adopting the 1998 budget was presented.
The ordinance adopting the budget forthe City of Moses Lake,Washington forthe year of 1998 was read
by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese movedthatthe public hearing be closed,secondedby Mr.Nichols,and passed f*\
unanimously.v
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted with the stipulation
that the request from the Humane Society for a 21>4%increase in the contract be included,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -STREET CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENT CHARGES -2ND
READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for reimbursement for both public and subdivider installed
street improvements and for the reimbursement of the street improvements on the northeasterly 100'of
Battery Orchard Tract 64 on Wapato Drive.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Street Construction
or Improvement Reimbursement Charges"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
o ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for reimbursement to the city forthe construction of the 1997
Sewer and Water Line Project installed along Road LNE and Nelson Road./~\
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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\OV ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING -1ST READING
Intact Therapy Services has requested two handicapped parking spaces on Division nearthe intersection
with Fifth Street in order to better serve their clientele.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
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Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the request is for two parallel parking spaces on
Division near the intersection,of Fifth Street. The parking spaces will be designated on Division because
Fifth Street is narrow with a left turn lane.
Bess Sisson,Intact Therapy Services,stated that the majority of their clients use wheelchairs or walkers
and designated parking spaces would be beneficial to them.
There was some discussion by the Council.
^J Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -O'DELL (PETERS)
Twila O'Dell (Peters) has requested permission to construct a 2,264 square foot addition to an existing
residence on Tax #3344 at 3319 Wapato Drive.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.The
property is not currently served by city water or sewer.
The Planning Commission recommended that the request to buildon unplatted property be approved with
the following conditions:
1.The home shall be connected to city water and sewer.
2. A covenant be required for the property owner to participate in any LIDfor improvements to Wapato
Drive and/or for the construction of half the street improvements to Wapato,the length of the
property,when required by the city.
3.The property shall be platted at the time any of the adjacent properties plat.
The resolution allowing Twila O'Dell (Peters)to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
\—^Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained that the request was for an addition to an existing
home which would triple the size of the residence.Battery Orchard Tract 56, which is adjacent to this
property, is considered a platted lot and Wapato Drive has been improved to this tax number.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,pointed out that the legislature changed the rules on LIDs and the city
can't require a person to commit to participate in an LID for more than 12 months.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the resolution be changed to require a covenant for street
improvements on Wapato and insert "(Peters)"in the title of the resolution,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
LANDSCAPING
Mr.Chapman questioned the study session on landscaping set for December 2. It is not listed as a joint
study session and he felt that both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission
should attend.
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Jerry Thaut, Park and Recreation Director, pointed out that the study session was scheduled to discuss
the East Broadway landscaping.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus to invite the Planning Commission
and Parks and Recreation Commission to the study session.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Finance Director