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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 23,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson, Ron Covey, Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,and Richard
Pearce Absent:Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Rimplemoved that the minutes of the December 10 meeting be approvedas submitted,
seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
i j Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
^"^by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recordedon 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, 1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$611,526.56.
GENERAL FUND $150,358.24 SANITATION FUND 85,367.82
STREET 19,686.18 AIRPORT 10.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 15,448.07 SELF-INSURANCE 1,734.00
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 78.70 CENTRAL SERVICES 11,577.68
CAPITAL 2,220.43 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 16,647.37
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 1,585.11 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 18,324.08
WATER/SEWER FUND 285,901.47 Fl REMANS PENSION 84.50
1992 BOND FUND 96.85 M. L YPTF 1,103.50
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 287.10 LID #53 57.88
WATER/SEWER LEASES 957.58 TOTAL $611,526.56
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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 availableto the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $391,956.94 forall funds.
GENERAL FUND $50,157.19 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 341,791.88
CENTRAL SERVICES 7.87 TOTAL $391,956.94
Checks:Checks 10935 through 11204 issued on December 11,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on December 23, 1996 in the total amount of $844,441.58.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 13,1996 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 50354 through 50541 in
the amount of $214,857.05.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
AWARD -MUSEUM AND ART CENTER
The American Association for State & Local History Awards Program is the nation's most prestigious
competition for recognition of achievement in local,state,and regional history.The city's Museum and
Art Center has been presented with the award for the exhibit "Generaciones:Mexican-Americans in
Moses Lake".
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Donations -Summer Concert Series:A resolution was presented which accepts /DL/6>
donations for the Centennial Amphitheater Summer Concert Series.
\^J Resolution -Interfund Loan:A resolution was presented provides for an interfund loan of $17,500 from /O/O-/}
the General Fund to the Airport Fund.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PARKING
Paul Fabian, PKF Jewelers,requested that the two hour parking on Third Avenue be extended from
Gumwood to Ivy Street.His concern was that the patrons of the Hang Out Tavern park all day on the
street in front of his business,thus preventing his customers from parking close to his business.
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There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to prepare an ordinance to restrict
parking to two hours on both sides of the street from Gumwood to Ivy.
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Grant County Economic Development Council requested the city continue its support for 1997.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the city continue its relationship with the Grant County Economic
Development Council and the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Nichols,f^
and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
V ORDINANCE -AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ZONE -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the Planned Development District Zone in order to provide
better direction with regard tothe requirements of a planned unit development.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.67 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Planned Development
District Zone" was read by titleonly.
There wassome discussion bythe Council concerning the meaning of"sufficient andappropriate collective
open space".
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatitwas the intent thatifa developer requested smaller lots
than required bythezone,the extra space would be utilized as sometypeofopenspace,park,green belt,
etc.
Mr.Pearce felt thatthe requirement for "sufficient and appropriate collective open space" should be more
specifically defined.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the desires of the Council would be established at the time the planned unit
development is approved.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Rimple, and passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
POLICE/JUSTICE BUILDING CARPORTS
Staff requested authorization to call forbids forthe construction of two carports for the Police Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONE -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the Municipal Airport Zone to allow cargo containers for
storage purposes at the Municipal Airport as a conditional use.The cargo container used for storage
would be no more than 10% of the gross floor area of an adjoining building.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.35 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Municipal Airport
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing
be set for January 14,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously x-^
ORDINANCE -MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which changes the Municipal Airport from a Light Industrial Zone to the
Municipal Airport Zone.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Codewas read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinancebe adopted and a public hearing
be set forJanuary 14,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
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FIRE STATION SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
The Fire Department has requested a variance to MLMC 17.13.100 F in order to allow occupancy of the
new fire station prior to all utilities being accepted by Council.The water and sewer mains were installed
alongBlockStreet by North Central Construction last summer butwere never accepted, althoughthey are
in service. The streets and remaining utilities were constructed under city contract and have been
accepted. The Fire Departmentis expecting to occupy the new fire stationthe first week of January.The
Planning Commission recommended that the variance request be granted.
i j Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the water and sewer lines will not be presented to
^^Council for acceptance until the punch list is complete,which will not be until spring.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Dr.Covey, and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SNOW REMOVAL
Dr.Covey wanted to know the cost of using privatecontractors forsnow removal.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the contractors charged approximately $1,500 each
during the last snow removal.He estimated that itwouldcost the city between $4,000 and $5,000 each
time the contractors are used for snow removal.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that the city does not have a separate snow removal fund.
Snow removal costs are incorporated into the street department budget.
Mr.Reese questioned whether the Department of Transportation would give the city some leeway on
removing the snow from Broadway as he felt other streets should be attended to before the snow piled
in the middle of Broadway is attended to.
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Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the city has 48 hours to remove the snow that is plowed to the center of
Broadway, otherwise the Department of Transportation will plowto the side of the street. He stated that
staff would contact the DOT to try and negotiate some additional time for the removal of snow on
Broadway, as it takes a full shift and all the city's snow removal equipment to take care of it.
TOURISM COMMISSION
With the concurrence of Council,Mr.Jackson appointed Fred Danz to the Tourism Commission.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
It was pointed out that there is still a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission and interested
persons should contact the city.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $44,174.22 in interest income for
November 1996.
BUILDING ACTIVITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the November 1996 building activity report.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
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^•^sales tax revenue and $10,970.37 in transient rental income./'
The regular meeting was recessed at 7:50 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.and the regular meeting was
reconvened. The regular meeting was recessed until December 31 at 4 p.m. inthe Conference Room at
City Hall.
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