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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 9,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Ron Covey,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Bob Chapman,and Richard
Pearce Absent Bill Reese
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the June 25 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,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.Nichols, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses
Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,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 July 9,1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$1,001,058.87.
GENERAL FUND
PATHS &TRAILS
STREET
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT
CAPITAL
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
WATER/SEWER FUND
1985 BOND REDM
1990 BONDS REDM
$11,592.47 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 16,300.14
29,566.30 SANITATION FUND 61,786.94
4,364.06 AIRPORT 253.82
83.13 SELF INSURANCE 240.00
983.43 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,626.33
52,735.77 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 29,003.48
179,729.32 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 20,545.69
33,146.72 FIREMANS PENSION 75.00
516,243.64 M. L.YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 3,769.65
27,950.00 LID #53 53.98
TOTAL $1,001,058.87
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
K^J been recorded ona listing which has beenmade available to the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $1,806.70 for all funds.
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GENERAL FUND
WATER/SEWER FUND
$358.82 CENTRAL SERVICES
1,58.31 TOTAL
89.57
$1,806.70
Checks:Checks 49236 through 49523 issued on June 26,1996 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on July 9,1996 in the total amount of $595,740.38.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 28, 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 95312 through 95586 in
the amount of $290,474.51.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 28, 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 95587 through 95601 in
the amount of $7,997.27.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition and Appreciation:Certificates ofRecognition and Appreciation were presented
to Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,and Dave Fournier,Asst.Finance DirectorforCash Manage
ment,for 10 years of service to the city, to Marsha Newton,Accounts Payable, for 15 years of service to
the city, to Geneva Hermann, Dept.Secretary,and Dennis Duke, Police Sergeant,for20 years of service
to the city, and to Fred Haynes,Police Chief, for25 years of service to the city.Mr.Jackson read a letter
from Sean McCort,who could not attend,but has been with the city for 15 years.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Donation:A resolution was presented which accepts $310 from the Moses Lake /0*/^
Business Association to be used for the holiday lighting program.
Resolution -Accept Donation:A resolution was presented which accepts 96 bicycle helmets donated by jo^/k
the Rotary Club to the Police Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which providesforan increase inthe garage rates beginning August 1,1996.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple movedthatthe second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -BALL COURT PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT -2ND READING/PUBLIC
HEARING
An ordinancewas presented which establishes Planned Unit Development District No.8 forthe Ball Court
Short Plat located on Ball Court.This property was originally part of the Hayden Estates III Addition
Planned Unit Residential Development.The developersdesireto constructduplexes on the property so
a new planned unit development was required to be submitted.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses
Lake Municipal Code 18.22.020 (8) and Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
V ORDINANCE -ANNEX RESERVOIR #8 SITE -1ST READING f-\
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of the site for Reservoir #8.
The ordinance annexing certain specified territory to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporat
ing the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake, and which provides for the assumption
of existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and the second
reading and a public hearing be set for the July 23 meeting,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PUD ACCESS CHARGES
A resolution was presented which endorses the Grant County Economic Development Council's Executive
Committee's request of the Grant County PUDto postpone a decision imposing system access charges
fornew electrical services in Grant County and forthe PUD to further study the matter.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that this issue has been discussed at various meetings lately
and the GrantCounty Economic Development Council has asked that the PUD delay implementing these
charges.This resolution simply endorses the request by the EDC.
The resolution stating a position with regardto the imposition of system access charges fornew electrical
services was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
'WELL 7 REPAIR PROJECT
City staff requested authorization to again call for bids for the Well 7 repair project.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
VIM.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WATER SERVICE -HANSON INDUSTRIES
Hanson Industries is planning to construct facilities to the east of Road N NE across from the existing Eka
Nobel plant.The facilities will require water service for public use and for the fire flow required by Grant
County. Hanson Industries is requesting the extension of city water to serve these facilities.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the city extend its water service to Hanson Industries with the
i i stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
^^^unanimously.
NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE -LOWRY
Dick Lowry has requested to expand the Sportsman Tavern, a non-conforming structure at 507 E.
Broadway, which was recently damaged in a fire.The replacement or addition to a non-conforming
structure requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission.The Commission will hold a public
hearing at its July 11 meeting.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the ordinance requires a public hearing before the Council
makes a decision on this request.He mentioned that Mr. Lowry is continuing to construct his building with
the understanding that doing so is at his own risk.The Building Official will make the necessary
inspections.It is recommended that the Planning Commission hold the scheduled public hearing and
forward a recommendation to the Council to either approve,conditionally approve,or deny the request to
build the addition to a non-conforming structure.
Dick Lowry,Sportsman Tavern,stated that he was told by city staff that there were no setback require
ments for the building.The issue of setbacks was not raised until after the building permit was issued.
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the permit was issued in error and the city has an obligation to the
entire community to enforce the rules and follow the proper procedures.Since the error was on the part
of the city,Mr.Lowry is being albwed to continue to construct if he wishes,with the understanding that
it is at his own risk.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the process set by ordinance
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Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that no action be taken on the request by Mr. Lowry at this time,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
Fred Haynes,Police Chief,requested approval to apply for funds from the Law Enforcement Block Grant
program.If the funds are awarded to the city, they fill be used fora parttime non-commissioned person
to assist in crime prevention.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the city apply forthe funds,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
AGCCT -SALES TAX FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES
At the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns meeting the City of Quincy presented a resolution ""
in support of implementing a 1/10 of 1%county-wide sales tax asallowed by RCW 82.14.340.This sales //yf~(^
tax can be imposed legislatively by the County Commission and can only be used for criminal justice
purposes.The funds cannot be used to replace or supplant existing funding. If the City Council supports
the general principals contained in this resolution, authority can be given to the city's representative to the
AGCT to support this resolution.The City Manager prepared a second draft which is more general than
the draft prepared by the City of Quincy.The second draft provides that these funds should be considered
by the county when the county considers assessing the cities for prosecuting and jailing persons
committing misdemeanors in the various cities and towns of Grant County.This sales tax is a way to
^s^alleviate some of those costs.
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,explained the reasons why the city decriminalized its criminal code.
There was some discussion by the Council on this issue.
The resolution in support of implementing a 1/10 of 1%county-wide sales tax as allowed by RCW
82.14.340 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the city's representative be directed to support the resolution drafted
by the City Managerat the next AGCCT meeting,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed unanimously.
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X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Ron Covey has resigned from the Planning Commission.
It was pointed out that there aretwo vacancies on the Planning Commission.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
There is one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission
TOURISM COMMISSION
There is one vacancy on the Tourism Commission.
STRATFORD/VALLEY
There was some discussion about the traffic controls to be placed on Stratford andValley to prevent left
turns nearthe intersection.It was pointed out that crossing a double yellow line is legal if the car is
turning into a driveway or alley.
BIKE PATH
The stop sign at Marina Drive and Gibby is difficult to see and it needs to be made more visible so that
a driver knows that he is approachinga stop sign.
Staff was directed to look into the problem.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FIREWORKS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report on how much time was spent by the Fire
Department fighting fireson July4. A reportfromthe Parks Supervisor was also distributed about the fires /*-s
on July 4.He pointed outthatthe city does restrict fireworks to July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.'
DOGWOOD PARK
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the owner of Dogwood Park has signed a use agreement
with the city for the property known as Dogwood Park.Under the agreement the city may use the property
if it maintains it.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the use agreement for
Dogwood Park,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, reported that there should be sufficient funds to complete the grading,
install the entire irrigation system,and perhaps seed all five fields.
fi BUILDING ACTIVITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed the June 1996 Building Report.The city has about
$17,000,000 in building activity through the end of June.
BUDGET REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed the quarterly financial report for through June 1996.
STREET PROJECTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a report on non-budgeted street improvements that have
been requested.The cost of these improvement is estimated at $170,000.It was recommended that
funds be transferred from the General Fund to cover the costs of the requested street improvements.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the City Manager be authorized to make the necessary transfers
in order to complete the street projects,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed unanimously.
j>CRACK SEALING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a report on the crack sealing the city has done in the past
few years.
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REAUGH ADDITION VACATION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that notice was not properly made on the public hearing for the //^^
vacation ofthe Reaugh Addition so the public hearing has been rescheduled for the next Council meeting.
Property owners within 300'of the proposed vacation need to be notified, which was not previously done.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing on the vacation of a portion of the Reaugh
Addition be continued,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
WELL 17
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Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that Well 17 was brought on line because of water '
demands in the Lakeview and Montlake areas.Staff contacted Eka Nobel and Asmi to let them know.
The well was turned on because of the loss of water in Well 5.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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