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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 28,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Chet Paine,Wayne Rimple,and Richard Pearce Absent:
Grant Nichols and Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the May 14 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,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.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,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 May 28, 1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$173,312.00.
GENERAL FUND $51,238.70 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,347.45
PATHS &TRAILS 6.61 SANITATION FUND 106.78
STREET 828.62 AIRPORT 155.45
STREET REPR/RECON 6.10 UNEMPL COMP INS 326.27
EQUIPMENT LEASES 12,449.33 SELF INSURANCE 1,181.00
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE 277.51 CENTRAL SERVICES 18.527.58
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 6.78 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 42,764.43
WATER/SEWER FUND 7,909.32 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 27,526.07
1996 BOND REDM FUND 8,414.00 M. L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 240.00
TOTAL $173,312.00
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 $107,856.39 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $3,730.91 CENTRAL SERVICES 5.09
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 40,957.50 EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATION 13,652.50
WATER/SEWER FUND 903.69 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 26,176.32
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 435.38 LID #53 21,995.00
TOTAL $107,856.39
Checks:Checks 48652 through 49093 issued on May 15,1996were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on May 28, 1996 in the total amount of $1,141,610.77.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 17,1996 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 94568 through 94759 in
the amount of $215,599.71.
COUNCIL RESIGNATION
A plaque was presented to Chet Paine in recognition of his years of service on the Council.)OOy
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation declaring May 1996 as Mental Health Month was read in its entirety.
A proclamation declaring 1996 as Continuing The Year ofthe Veteran was read in its entirety.
A proclamation declaring Tuesday,May 28, 1996 as Good Sams Clean Up Day was read in its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Six Year Street Plan 1996 -2002:The six year street plan was presented and a public hearing scheduled /111
for June 11.
Janitorial Contract:A two-yearjanitorial contract with American Building Maintenance was proposed.IO/0>
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11)/Request to Charge Admission -Columbia Basin Youth Baseball and Moses Lake Babe Ruth Baseball Inc.:
'The Columbia Basin Youth Baseball and Moses Lake Babe Ruth Baseball Inc.have requested permission
to sell T-shirts, souvenir programs,and to charge admission to their tournaments at Larson Playfield in
1996.
\Q)0'P Resolutions (3)-Interfund Loans:Three resolutions were presented which provide for interfund loans from
the Water and Sewer Fund to the Central Drive LID Fund 317, the Street Fund 116, and the Building
Maintenance Fund 528.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and 'f*}
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
.qSj PARKPLACE INVESTORS/SUN CITY PROPERTIES -CENTRAL DRIVE
Parkplace Investors and Sun City Properties are required to pay $57,998.09 in latecomers fees upon
recording the final Parkplace Plat.Since Parkplace Investors and Sun City Properties "cored"Central
Drive from K-Mart to Grape Drive,they are requesting that the city reimburse them for its pro rateshare
of these "coring"costs. The reimbursementwould be appliedtowardsthe existing latecomer's fees. The
city's share of the "coring"costs has been figured to be $50,950.72.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be tabled until a legal opinion can be obtained,
seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
THIRD AVENUE
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested direction from the Council on the route for the
extension of Third Avenue northeast of Block Street.
Mr.Bloom stated that the developer intends to use the binding site plan process so the majority of the /*>
roads within the plat will be private.The question before the Council is the location of Third Avenue
through this property.
There was considerable discussion about the different options for the extension of Third Avenue but no
decisions were reached.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
|//7 RESOLUTION -MOSES LAKE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PLAN
A resolution was presented which establishes traffic circulation priorities for the city.
There was some discussion and the Council requested that the priorities be expanded and amended.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION
A resolution was presented which accepts 130,000 yen from the City of Yonezawa,Japan.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of 130,000 yen ($1,167.40)from the City of Yonezawa,Japan
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
x^O RESOLUTION -LEASE/PURCHASE -ICE HOCKEY RINK ^
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A resolution was presented which authorizes the City Manager to sign lease/purchase agreements with
Grant National Bank forthe purchase of an ice rink and hockey equipment.
The resolution authorizing the City Managerto sign lease/purchase agreements withGrant National Bank
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -LAUREL DRIVE VACATION -1ST READING
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An ordinance was presented which vacates a portionof Laurel Drive abutting a portion of Block 3,Riviera
Addition owned by Harold Moberg.There are electrical and telephone lines in this right-of-way and an
easement for public utilities will be needed.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Laurel Drive was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Paine,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PONDEROSA MOTORS NISSAN -SIGNS
Ponderosa Motors Nissan has requested permission to place banner signs on the outside light poles at
1200 S.Pioneer Way.The banner signs would project 2' - 4'over Pioneer Way right-of-way.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request for the banner signs over city right-of-way be granted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
LIBRARY
The Friends of the Library are requesting that the city install automatic doors at the library.These
•automatic doors will cost about $10,000.Staff suggested that the request be discussed during budget
study sessions.
Anne O'Malley,representing the Friends of the Library,stated that they feel strongly that automatic doors
at the library should be a high priority.The automatic doors will allow handicapped persons to better use
the library.
Donna Palmerton felt that many elderly and handicapped people would appreciate the automatic doors.
I\^J Janet McDowell was in favor of the automatic doors.She felt itwould greatly assistthe handicapped
persons in the community.
Clyde Owen pointed out that the doors are heavy and was in favor of the automatic doors.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, pointed outthat the funds would have to come from the General Fund
and this project has not been budgeted forthis year.
There was some discussion by the Council concerning ADA requirements also.
Action Taken:Mr.Paine moved $10,000 be approved for the automatic doors at the library and that they
be installed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Rimple, and Mr.Jackson opposed.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be tabled until September and that staff be directed to
obtain costs for installation of the automatic doors,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Paine
abstaining.
DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -SPORTSMAN TAVERN
Dick Lowry,Sportsman Tavern,stated that they will be rebuilding their building at 507 E.Broadway,and
the existing curb cut for the parking lot does not meet city code.The curb cut is only 20' from the
intersection but it is an existing curb cut and no changes are proposed.If it were moved to meet city code
the new driveway cut would run into city trees and the underground sprinkling system.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the Municipal Code does require a 100'separation
1/from an intersection anda driveway butthereis not enough room in this area to meet that requirement.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the driveway variance be granted,seconded by Mr.Paine, and
passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Dale Ivan,Parks Supervisor,was presented with a certificate fromthe Professional LawnCare Association
of America through the University of Georgia continuing education program stating that he has completed
the independent study course for turf grass management and is certified as a Certified Turf Grass
Professional.
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fi Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on May 31 the city will receive $214,735.91 in sales tax
•'revenue and $7,958.46 in transient rental income.
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
DRIVEWAY LOCATIONS -EAST BROADWAY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed some information on driveway locations on East Broadway.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that after discussions about driveways on East
Broadway in conjunction with a proposed plat,the Council wished to know how many driveways could be
allowed. He pointed out that East Broadway is an arterial and the Community Standards regulate the
distances between driveways.(*^\
FIRE HYDRANT SPACING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed information on the spacing required for fire hydrants.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and staff on the requirements for hydrant spacing and
additional information was requested on the distance of fire hydrants to a building.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
He mentioned that transient rental income can be used to construct,maintain, and operate things such
as stadiums,convention centers,visual arts facilities, performing arts facilities, and to advertise to promote
tourism.The city uses the funds it receives for the programs at the amphitheater and the museum and
art center.
DUNBAR CLAIM
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the lawsuit filed by Dunbar and Bradshaw in 1987 has been
decided by the Court of Appeals in favor of the city.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate matters.The executive session was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and the regular meeting was r-v
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.''
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