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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 8,1997
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Richard Pearce,and Bob
Chapman Absent:Ron Covey
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the March 25 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial and Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras 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 April 8,1997 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $678,406.98.
GENERAL FUND $55,834.31 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 434,347.27
STREET 1,557.96 WATER/SEWER LEASES 270.57
EQUIPMENT LEASES 1,538.06 SANITATION FUND 59,136.08
CAPITAL 247.03 AIRPORT 395.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 110.93 CENTRAL SERVICES 13,111.91
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 100.80 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 17,410.61
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 1.38 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 10,888.71
WATER/SEWER FUND 28,860.11 M. L YPTF 1,715.00
1996 BOND REDM FUND 52,881.25 TOTAL $678,406.98
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 $15,445.61 for all funds.
i J GENERAL FUND $10,101.16 WATER/SEWER FUND 898.72
STREET 4.60 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 4,441.13
TOTAL $15,445.61
Checks:Checks 12062 through 12200 issued on March 26,1997 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on April 8,1997 in the total amount of $2,846,247.40.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 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 51810 through 51825 in
the amount of $8,945.26.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 4,1997 having been approved pursuantto the ruleof the City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 51826 through 51990 inthe amount
of $218,459.29.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Deed -Ashley Wav: A resolution was presented which accepts a quitclaim deed from /Oc/o
David Gunderson for property that will provide for a cul de sac at the end of Ashley Way.
Acceptance ofWork -Grape Drive Ballfield Complex and Central Drive Street and Utility Project:Work /0*/J.
\^J has been completed on the Grape Drive Ballfield Complex and the Central Drive Street and Utility Project.-^TW
Council should accept the work and the 30-day lien period will be entered into./®
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
Staff recommended that the bid on the resurfacing of the tennis courts be awarded to Skaug Brothers.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid forthe tennis court resurfacing project be awarded to Skaug
Brothers,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
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CURB AND RAMP PROJECT
Staff recommended that the bid on the curb and ramp project be awarded to Marchand Construction.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid forthe curb and ramp project be awarded to Marchand
Construction,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved thatthe Engineering Department be authorized to expend upto $15,000
in change orders if needed on this project,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - COLUMBIA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING
TheColumbia River Area Agency on Aging requested time before the Council to discuss the importance
ofcommunity funding to supportthe local senior nutrition program.
Angela Adams,Project Manager,Columbia River Area Agency on Aging,statedthat there is a funding
need in theircongregateand homedelivered nutrition programs.Presentlythe Moses Lake SeniorCenter
handles the program for Grant,Adams,and Lincoln Counties.The Moses Lake area needs an additional
$4,239 in community funding to sustain this congregate nutrition program,which isthe meals provided at
the Senior Center.The mealson wheels program needs an additional $7,134 for 1997.She requested
the Council consider providing some funding foreitherone ofthese programs.
Itwas pointed outthat the programs in Soap Lake and Ephratado notreceivegovernmentfunds and are
still able to financially sustain their programs.These programsare paidforbythose using the services.
There was some discussion by the Council and no action was taken.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which clarifies that the handicapped and fire lane parking violations are a
minimum fine of $175.
The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Section 10.12.060(C)of Chapter 10.12 entitled
"Parking Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr. Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for two handicapped parking spaces on Gumwood.
The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Section 10.12.060(C)of Chapter 10.12 entitled
"Parking Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -VACATE CENTRAL DRIVE AND LEE STREET -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the vacation of a portion of Central Driveand Lee Street
to clean up the right-of-way that is no longer needed by the city.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Central Drive and Lee Street was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
DUMP TRUCK
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a 5 cubic yard dump truck for use in the Street Division.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for the 5 cubic yard dump truck,
seconded by Mr. Rimple,and passed unanimously.
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -ESPRESSO DE CAFE'-BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY }jg^/.]
Bill Achurra,ownerof Espresso DeCafe', has requested permissionto build on unplatted property inorder
to place a pre-constructed 8'X 16'espresso stand on property owned by LakeBowl,Inc.The espresso
stand was formerly located at 1035 N.Stratford Road inthe parking lotof Penhallurick's Express Building
Supply,Inc.and was moved to 1149 N.Stratford Road on March 15,1997.The site is zoned C-2,
General Commercial and Business,which permits food services.The Planning Commission recommended
that the request be approved.
The resolution allowing Bill Achurra to build on unplatted property owned by Lake Bowl,Inc.,was readby
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -MOSES LAKE ALLIANCE CHURCH -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY jj^^/J
Leo Geer,representing the Moses Lake Alliance Church,has requested approval to build on unplatted
property in order to install two 60"concrete bases which will be used for light poles in a new parking lot.
A parking lot does not require a building permit but the concrete bases are considered a structure and,
therefore, do required a building permit.The Planning Commission recommended that the request be
approved.
The resolution allowing Moses Lake AllianceChurchto build on unplatted property was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed
unanimously.
//<?£>-ARESOLUTION-VOTH -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
Todd and Patty Voth, recently purchased Tax #3848 in Lot 19 of Driggs Addition, and requested approval
to buildon the unplatted property located at 955 W. Broadway.They intend to apply fora building permit
to add approximately 43 square feet to an existing on-premise building and relocate an exterior door of
{^_J the building to an interior location.The property is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business,and
the Comprehensive Plan land use designation is Commercial.There are no sidewalks surrounding this
property. There are gutters, but curbs are either in poor condition or nonexistent.The Planning
Commission recommended that the request be approved.
The resolution allowing Todd and Patty Voth to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council on the fact that there are no sidewalks in this area and the
poor condition of the curbs.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION -VACATE MILWAUKEE AVENUE
A resolution was presented which initiates the procedure to vacate a portion of Milwaukee Avenue.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the request is to vacate a piece of property
designated for the extension of Milwaukee Avenue along the Franz Plat.The dedicated right-of-way is
only30' wide and does not connect to the existing Milwaukee Avenue at this time.Most of the property
inthe area is owned by one person and itis proposed to replatthe property which will eliminate the need
for the extension of Milwaukee Avenue.
K^J There was somediscussion bytheCouncil concerning this proposed vacation and the effect itwould have
on the area.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating right-of-way dedicated for the development of
Milwaukee Avenue was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr Reese, and passed
unanimously.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT -GMA STEERING COMMITTEE
Staff has been conducting initial GMA Steering Committee sessions with the goal of providing an
opportunity for citizen participation in the comprehensive planning process.The Committee is presently
comprisedofcitizenswhoareeitherwithin the corporate limits orwithin the proposed IUGA.Direction was
requested onwhetherornotthe Council wishes to endorse thisCommitteeandgiveit authority to perform
planning functions plan for the city.Any resolution adopted creating the Committee should also provide
the scope of the authority given to the Committee.
There was some discussion by the Council on that fact that the Committee has a majority of county (^)
residents rather than city residents.It was the consensus of the Council that the Committee should be
composed of 50% city residents and 50% county residents.
KITTLESON ROAD
Thecosts for preparing 2,100 feet of Kittleson Road for a bituminous surface treatment is approximately
$63,950.
No action was taken by Council.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
AIRPORT COMMISSION
With Council approval,Delone Kruger was reappointed to the Airport Commission for a four yearterm.
,nQ^KDK -WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that US KDK wishes to bring 7 additional machines on
line.US KDK is going through AKART at the present time and communicating with the Department of
Ecology about their discharge.In response to an inquiry from DOE the city stated it would prefer a
discharge of 53,000 gpd with 1,000 ppm TDS from US KDK.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
nThe regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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