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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 23,1996
Council Present: Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine,
and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the April 9 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,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 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 April 23,1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$234,533.77.
GENERAL FUND $30,112.40
PATHS &TRAILS 215.74
STREET 21,615.85
EQUIPMENT LEASES 11,396.03
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE 4,409.29
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 388.33
WATER/SEWER FUND 33,748.91
1996 BOND REDM FUND 2,140.00
MONROE STREET ULID 6 95.20
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,184.12
W/S LEASES 1,016.55
STATE WATER POL D/S 40,602.09
SANITATION FUND 23,765.81
AIRPORT 8.00
SELF-INSURANCE 1,893.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 24,842.78
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 24,573.26
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 5,416.47
FIREMANS PENSION 330.00
M.L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 703.44
TOTAL $234,457.27
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 $601,313.95 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $140,630.73
BALL FIELD CONTRACT 40,000.00
CRESTVIEW STREET LID #57 14,446.48
PARK &RECREATION IMPROV 221,000.00
CRESTVIEW STREET LID 1,854.07
WATER/SEWER FUND 83,290.10
CENTRAL SERVICES 92.57
BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 100,000.00
TOTAL $601,313.95
Checks:Checks 48366 through 48647 issued on April 10,1996 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on April 23, 1996 in the total amount of $1,808,508.38.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 29, 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 93978 through 93993 in
the amount of $8,488.36.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 5,1996 having been approved pursuantto the ruleofthe City Council
set forthin Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 94173 through 94359 in the amount
of $259,157.34.
PROCLAMATION
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I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department: Brett Bastian,Fire Inspector, has earned his Bachelor's Degree in Fire Service /OZ£
Administration.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WELL 7
Staff reported that onlyone bid was received for the improvementsto Well 7 and recommended that the
bid be rejected and the project be rebid at a later date.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid forWell 7 be rejected and staff be authorized to rebid the
project at a later date,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The City of Ephrata is requesting the other cities and towns inGrant County to jointhem in petitioning the
Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board to compel Grant County to finish the Growth
Management process.
There was some discussion on the fact that Grant County has been lax in meeting Growth Management
deadlines.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the City of Moses Lake participate inthe petition being circulated
by the City of Ephrata, with no monetary participation at this time,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed
unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
zy?'/ORDINANCE -MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONE -2ND READING
An ordinance establishing the Municipal Airport Zone was presented.
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The ordinance creating Chapter 18.35 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Municipal Airport Zone"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the moratorium on building at the Municipal Airport be lifted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -NELSON ROAD LID -1ST READING
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,presented an ordinance which establishes an LID for Nelson Road
improvements and assesses only those property owners inside the city limits.
Phil Bloom,representing the developer,stated that meetings were held with the county and city to try to
resolve the issue ofjurisdiction for Nelson Road,since at the present time it is partly in the city and partly
in the county.Additional time is needed to resolve the issue and consider the options available for road
improvements.He requested that consideration of the proposed LID be tabled until the May 14 meeting.
Gene Clasen,11588 Nelson Road,stated that the road is in fine shape and suits him as is. He felt that
the developers should pay forthe improvements to Nelson Road and also a signal light at the intersection
of Nelson Road and Highway 17.
Karen Edwards,E.Nelson Road,felt that the residents should be more fully informed of what is being
considered for the area.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that this item be tabled until May 14,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
.fi RESOLUTIONS -INTERFUND LOANS
Three resolutions were presented which allow for interfund loans.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Building Maintenance Fund 528 fromthe Water/Sewer
Fund 410 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Central Drive LID Fund 317 from the Water/Sewer
Fund 410 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Street Fund 116 from the Water/Sewer Fund 410 was
read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Nichols moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed
unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKPLACE INVESTORS ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING
Parkplace Investors has requested a zone change of approximately 3/4 of an acre northeast of the
proposed Evelyn Drive,from R-1,Single Family Residential to R-2, Single Family and Two Family
Residential;from R-1 to C-2, General Commercial and Business; and from R-3,Multi-family Residential,
to C-2. The zone change is desired to develop the property withthree duplex units. The Comprehensive
Plan designation for the area is Residential.The Planning Commission recommended that the zone
change request be approved.
Ron Baker, representing the project,explained the zone changes being requested.
There was some discussion about changing the R-1 zone between the existing R-3 and R-2 to R-2. The
property is owned by a different property owner who has notbeen contacted aboutchanging the zoning
of the property.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, the Findings of Fact
be approved, and a public hearing be set forMay 14,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
DRAG BOAT RACES -CASCADE PARK
Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association has requested the use of Cascade Park for their headquarters and
spectator area fortheir annual drag boat race to be held August 3 and 4,1996.The Park and Recreation
Commission recommended that the request to use Cascade Park be approved provided the conditions
imposed are met.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request by the Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association to use
Cascade Park be granted with the stipulation that the conditions set by the Park and Recreation
Commission are met,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
^J MONTLAKE PARK -PICNIC SHELTER
The LDS Church is requesting self-help funds for construction of a picnic shelter at Montlake Park. This
would be a volunteer project under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department.The
Columbia Basin GirlsSoftball Association also volunteered to assist inthe projectand they will administer
the self-help funds. The value of the picnic shelter at Montlake Park will be at least $75,000 so city
assistance is requested in the amount of $25,000.The Park and Recreation Commission recommended
that this request be approved.
There was some discussion by the Council on whether or not the funds are available.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that funds are available.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that $25,000 in self-help funds be approved for the construction of
a picnic shelter at Montlake Park,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PENINSULA ESTATES #4 BSP -VARIANCE
Ron Baker,representing Rich Boyden,has requested a variance to the Community Standards in order to
install sidewalks and curbs on the northwest side of Wapato Drive only and forthe installation of only 8'
of asphalt on the northwest side ofWapato Drive.A similarprevious request was granted but the approval
period has lapsed.
^_J It was pointed out that the proponent did not get notification that this item would be on the agenda.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be tabled,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO USE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY -MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
P. J.DeBennetti,Moses Lake School District,stated that it is proposed to create a bus drop off on the
school property along Sharon Avenue.This would create a 10'wide sidewalk island between the bus drop
off and Sharon Avenue.The request is to use city right-of-way for the school lights in the proposed
sidewalk island to light the bus drop off area.
There was some discussion by the Council on the request to use city right-of-way for street lights.
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Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request to use city right-of-way be granted provided Option A
(10' wide sidewalk) is used,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
&(*REVENUE REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the 1996 first quarter revenue report.C*}
A BUILDING ACTIVITYpio
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the March 1996 building activity report which shows permits
have been issued for about $12,000,000 forthe year to date.
^tH SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on April 30 the city will receive $200,648.34 in sales tax
revenue and $8,028.49 in transient rental income.
AWC CONVENTION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AWC Convention will be on June 11 -14 in the Tri-
Cities.
FLUORIDE NOTICE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed the Notice to Water System Users on Fluoride Secondary
Maximum Contaminant Level Exceeded.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the Wheeler Zone and the Knolls Vista Zone have
fluoride of just over 2 parts per million.Any fluoride over 2 parts per million in the water requires that a
notice be published in the paper. He mentioned that the fluoride occurs naturally and it has been at these
levels for a long time.Previously the Department of Health did not require the city to publish notification f-s
of the fluoride levels but with new staff at DOH the city has been required to publish the notice. The notice
will have to be published once a year.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate.The executive session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. and the regularmeeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Finance Director
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