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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 12,1997
Council Present:Daryl Jackson, Wayne Rimple,RonCovey, GrantNichols,Bill Reese,and BobChapman
Absent:Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Nichols moved that the minutes of the July 22 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Nichols,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, 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 August 12,1997 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$999,527.18.
GENERAL FUND $97,290.55
STREET 7,911.98
STREET REPR/RECON 106.40
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION 72,377.50
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 120,159.39
CENTRAL DRIVE LID #58 143.45
STREET IMPROVEMENT 49,038.47
PARK AND REC IMPROVEMENT 10,616.55
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 34,755.80
WATER/SEWER FUND 33,506.16
1992 BOND FUND 209.66
1994 BOND FUND 37,542.50
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 102,669.76
SANITATION FUND 88,254.44
AIRPORT 281.13
UMEMPL COMP INSURANCE 8,638.58
SELF-INSURANCE 12,692.19
CENTRAL SERVICES 13,714.00
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 14,881.82
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 289,987.36
M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 4,749.79
TOTAL $999,527.18
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 $74,778.65 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $11,326.33
WATER/SEWER FUND 658.34
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 2.09
CENTRAL SERVICES 11.41
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 62,780.48
TOTAL $74,778.65
Claims Checks:Checks 13322 through 13479 issued on July 23,1997 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on July 22,1997 in the total amount of $766,573.78.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 25,1997 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 53710 through 53981 inthe amount
of $312,429.43.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 31,1997 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 53982 through 53998 in the amount
of $9,061.43.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 8,1997 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 53999 through 54265 in
the amount of $263,531.94.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
Parks and Recreation Department:Rolando Gonzales has been promoted to Parks Maintenance /£>%?
Supervisor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work -1997 Crack Seal Proiect:Western Asphalt Repair has completed the work on the 1997 ^/*7_/i'
Crack Seal Project.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Accept Work -1997 Sewer and Water Main Proiect:Eller Corporation has completed the work on the /A
1997 Sewer and Water Main Project.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered
into.
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)iif If Municipal Airport Water Main -Grant Acceptance:The Department of Transportation,Aviation Division,I1 has awarded the city a grant for $77,541 to install a water main at the Municipal Airport.The City
Manager should be given authority to sign the grantagreement.
)/£^Resolution -Accept Street and Utility Improvements -Havden Campus 1st Addition:A resolution was
presented which accepts the street and utility improvements inthe Hayden Campus 1st Addition.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
./o /SALESTAX FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE -GRANT COUNTY
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\^t ^The Grant County Commissioners have requested time before the City Council to discuss the misdemean
ant cost issue and the possibility of adopting the 1/10of 1%in sales tax to help paythose costs.
Tim Snead,County Commissioner,stated that,in the cities visited so far,therehave been no objections
to the imposition of the 1/10 of 1% in sales tax except at Krupp.
Leroy Allison,County Commissioner,stated that they are interested in receiving public comment on the
proposed tax.
The city has received no negative comments about the proposed tax.
.jjU REQUEST FOR WATER/SEWER SERVICE -DAVIS PLAT
Munson Engineers,Inc.,representing the Davis Plat,is requesting city water and sewer forthe platwhich
is located at the intersection of Patton Boulevard and Harris Road.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the property is outside the proposed IUGA as suggested by the county and
felt that the request should be tabled until negotiations with the county on the proposed IUGA have been
completed.
There was some discussion by Council and staffwas directed to determine whether ornotthe property (~^\
is inside or outside the IUGA as proposed by the county.
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Consideration was delayed until latter in the meeting.
HOUSING -HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity has requested a waiver of building permit and other city fees in connection with
houses that Habitat for Humanity will build in Moses Lake.
Kirk McLaren, President of Habitat for Humanity,stated that they have contacted a couple of other cities
about waivers of fees but have not yet received any information back.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that he had contacted Municipal Research and Services to see
what information they had.It may be possible forthe city to waive the building permit fees but the water
and sewer fees are authorized under different authority and may not be able to be waived.
Jim Whitaker, City Attorney, pointed out that the cities with the authority to waive the fees are cities with
established housing programs.In order forthe City of Moses Lake to waive the fees, the city should have
a housing program that the fees could be tied to.
There was some discussion by the Council and staff was requested to obtain additional information on the
matter.
/MONTLAKE PARK-REQUESTTO USE
Vicky Kimball requested permission to have liquor at Montlake Park on August 16 between 12 noon and
4 p.m. for a wedding.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that any request to serve liquor in a city park must have the
approval ofthe Council.
There was discussion by the Council on the serving of liquor in the parks.Concern was expressed by Mr.
Rimple on the setting of a precedent for the serving of liquor in a city park. It was pointed out that each
request to have liquor on city property would be dealt with on a case by case bases.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the request from Vicky Kimball to serve liquor in Montlake Park
on August 16 between 12 noon and 4 p.m. be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.
Rimple and Dr.Covey opposed.
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Mr.Rimple pointed outthatonce permission is granted for the serving of liquor on city property,itwill be
very difficult for the Council to deny additional requests.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the parking regulations to prohibit parking on Marina Drive in
front of the Marina Shores Platand on Murphy Street at the intersection of Grape Drive.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the reasons for the requested parking prohibitions
on Marina Drive and Murphy Street.He pointed out that the left hand turn pockets installed on both
Marina Drive and Murphy Street leave no room for on-street parking.
Pete Downing,1002 W.Murphy,stated that he lives onthe corner of Murphy and Grape.He stated that
he has no off-street parking at his homeand he has four carsanda boat.The elimination of on-street
parking in front of his home means he would haveto park at least 80'away.
Therewas some discussion bythe Council concerning the potential increase in traffic atthe intersection
of Murphy and Grape anditwas pointed outthat off-street parking is required to be provided bythe home
owner.
The ordinance amendingChapter10.12ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Rimple, and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIM.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
^J REQUEST FOR WATER/SEWER SERVICE -DAVIS PLAT
The Council discussed the request for city services for the Davis Plat on Patton Boulevard and it was
pointed out that the Davis property is outside of the IUGA as proposed by the county.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Davis request for water and sewer service be tabled until the
IUGA has been established,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
ANNEXATION EAST OF CITY -NOTICE OF INTENT ^n
Notices of Intent to annex property to the east of the corporate limits of the citywere presented.J/u&
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a map showing the area encompassed by the Notice of
Intent, which includes properties that have annexation agreements with the city. If the Notice of Intent is
accepted,it will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for a recommendation on the zoning and
petitions will be drawn up for the annexation to proceed.
Mr.Chapman was concerned that the property owned by Western Kraft would be an island of county
jurisdiction surrounded by property under city jurisdiction.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that there is not enough assessed valuation to include Western Kraft in the
proposed annexation.
There was some discussion by the Council on the proposed boundaries.
*\J Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Notice ofIntent be receipted,accepted,and approved as written
and presented, thatthe city require the assumption of all of existing city indebtedness,that the city require
the simultaneous adoption of a proposed zoning regulations, that staff be directed to draft petitions forthe
annexation,and the annexation proposal be forwarded to the Planning Commission fora recommendation -
on the zoning,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed with Dr.Covey abstaining since he is working with
the county on the proposed IUGA for the City of Moses Lake.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Building Activity Report for July 1997./030 /\
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INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe city received $56,610.91 in investment income for July
1997.
7 :„MULTI-AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER - BUDGET
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,mentioned that thebudget for the next three years for the Multi-Agency
Communications Center has been proposed.He stated that there was considerable discussion on the C*)
budget andthe fees from the City of Moses Lake have increased dramatically.Additional discussions on
the budget will be held.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
095"WATER/SEWER SERVICES -IUGA
The City Council discussed the provision of city water and/or sewer services outside ofthe city's IUGA.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman movedthata resolution be drafted for City Council consideration which states
that no City of Moses Lake municipal services will be provided to new customers outside ofthe city's
IUGA,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
•o#ANNEXATION -EAST OF CITY
The City Council scheduled a public meeting with regard to the annexation of property east of the city's
limits.The meeting will be held atthe Grant County Fire District #5's main fire station at7 p.m.,Tuesday,
September 2,1997.Ifthe GrantCounty Fire District #5's facilities are not available,the alternate location
will be the city's main Fire Station meeting room.
The regularmeeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Finance Director
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