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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 10,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine,Bob Chapman,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,and Richard Pearce
Absent:Daryl Jackson
MINUTES:Mr.Collier moved that the minutes of the September 26 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.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 bythe 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 bythe Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of October 10, 1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$362,020.63.
GENERAL FUND $15,373.88
STREET 3,647.60
STREET REPAIR &RECON 117,647.21
EQUIPMENT LEASES 601.02
STREET IMPROVEMENT 35,227.11
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 9,456.17
WATER/SEWER FUND 23,294.44
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 50,096.90
WATER/SEWER LEASES 389.89
SANITATION FUND 54,760.36
AIRPORT 240.10
CENTRAL SERVICES 9,627.57
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 24,553.02
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 17,063.80
FIREMANS PENSION 41.56
TOTAL $362,20.63
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 $1,413.50 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
WATER/SEWER FUND
98.48
6.59
634.62
CENTRAL SERVICES
TOTAL
673.81
$1,413.50
Checks:Checks 46416 through 46736 issued on September 27,1995 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on October 10,1995 in the total amount of $842,354.06.
Payroll:The payroll issued on September 29,1995 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 91548 through 91563 in
the amount of $8,174.79.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 6, 1995 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 91564 through 91766 in
the amount of $201,313.73.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring October 1995 as Crime Prevention Month was read in its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT-None
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
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Police Department:Daniel Bricker,Police Officer,was introduced to the Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Agreement -Port of Moses Lake -Water/Sewer Service:Authorization was requested for the City /'k
Manager to sign the Extra Territorial Utility Agreement with the Port of Moses Lake for property recently
served with city utilities.
Agreement - Burke Marketing -Concert Series:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign /DO/
an agreement with Burke Marketing for the 1996 Summer Concert Series.
Agreement -Depart,of General Administration -Purchases:Authorization was requested for the City /O/^
Manager to sign an agreement with the Dept. of General Administration which provides that the city will
pay a fee for the right to purchase off the state contract.
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»/d7 Agreement -North Central Regional Library -Use and Maintenance:Authorization was requested for the
City Manager to sign an agreement with North Central Regional Library for the use and maintenance of
the library facilities.
jij (fi Agreement Extension -U.S.Bank:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign an
'agreement with U. S. Bank which extends the banking services contract to February 1,1996.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
CENTRAL DRIVE CONSTRUCTION
Staff requested authorization to award the bid on the Central Drive Road and Utility Construction project
to Marchand Construction.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that additional easements willbe required.Staff has been
working with the property owners in an attempt to obtain the needed easements.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that when the easements are obtained a change order would
be issued which will reduce the project by about $40,000. Itwill not greatly change the looks of the project
if the easements cannot be obtained.
Action Taken:Mr. Collier moved that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that if negotiations fail to obtain easements,staff be authorized to
redesign the project to remove the planter strip as appropriate and negotiate a reduction in the contract,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
gth,ADVANTAGE HOMES -APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIAL
James Reuter,Advantage Homes,is appealing the denial of a conditional use permit for the placement
of a manufactured home at 1125 Cascade.(~*\
Mr.Reuter stated thatthis will be a new manufactured home and the site will include hard surfaced parking
and walkways,porches,and a recessed entry.The Planning Commission did not feel the garage was an
issue.It is the only vacant lot in this block.He felt the issue was one of aesthetics and the request
should not have been turned down overaesthetics.He pointed out thatthe neighbor across the streetwas
in favor of the project.The proposed home would be identical to the one placed at Spruce and Schnierla
which has a recessed entry and was previously approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr.Pearce wanted to know how the Planning Commission came up with the finding that the manufactured
home is not harmonious to the neighborhood.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Planning Commission took into account the comments
of the people at the public hearing and the concerns expressed over how the manufactured home would
fit into the neighborhood.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that this home meets current code and it will probably look like the rest of the
homes in the area within the next 10 to 20 years.He did not understand the reasons the Planning
Commission felt itwould not be harmonious with the neighborhood.He mentioned that most of the homes
will upgrade a neighborhood because they are new and increase the value of the neighborhood.
Mr.Paine felt that it would upgrade the neighborhood since it is currently a vacant lot.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that many of the garages were constructed after the homes were built.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that people from D Street expressed concern and itwould not impact those people.r~"\
Mr.Rimple stated that he would like to table this item until a picture can be submitted to the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the appeal be tabled,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed with
Mr.Paine and Mr.Reese opposed.
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V*I USE OF CITY PROPERTY -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The Moses Lake Business Association is sponsoring "Trick or Treat" on Halloween and is requesting that
Third Avenue be closed from Ash to Alder to provide safety forthe participants.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The Moses Lake Business Association and the Tourism Commission have been discussing a plan for city-
wide Christmas decorations.
Rob Weber,Moses Lake Business Association,stated that the Tourism Commission and Chamber of
Commerce has worked with the Association to develop a lighting program throughout the city.They are
proposing 6 differentanimated lighted decorations as well as the lightson the trees across the Alder Street
Fill and are requesting that the city provide funds for this project.
Mr.Collier stated that he was opposed to having the decorations placed on the steel roof on the Fire
Station #2 as it would damage the roof.
Mr.Weber staled that the decorations were to be placed at the most traveled areas of the city but another
location in this same general vicinity could probably be found.
Mr.Pearce was concerned about possible damage to the decoration in the lake since ice could cause
damage to the platform.
Mr.Weber stated that the decoration to be placed in the lake is set on a floating wooden platform.
It was pointed out that the fountain is removed during the winter to prevent damage to the structure and
the Council was concerned that the proposed floating platform would sustain damage during the winter
if placed in the lake.
Mr.Weber stated that the Moses Lake Business Association and Chamber of Commerce began work
several years ago on the Santa Claus at the Aquatic Center and the Association is also working on
providing background music during the holidays throughout the main business district.
Mr.Rimple stated that the request is not only to have the city purchase the lighted decorations but to also
erect, take down, and store them. He mentioned that the request will be discussed during budget study
sessions.
ORDINANCE -TAX LEVY -1ST READING/PUBLIC HEARING ,
\^J An ordinance was presented which setsthe tax levy rate for 1996.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxation on
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 1996 was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which eliminates the prohibition of parking on Crestview Drive since this
street has now been improved to city standards.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 10.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Paine, and passed unanimously.
^ORDINANCE -LID 58 -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes LID #58 for the Central Drive improvements.
The ordinance ordering the improvement ofthe Central Drive area between Grape Drive and Valley Road,
Grape Drive between Central Drive and Highway 17, Central Place, and Evelyn Drivebetween Crest Drive
and Central Drive area by constructing and installing full width street improvements including paving,
curbs, gutters, storm drainage,sidewalks,landscaping,street lighting,electrical transmission and
distribution alterations, and trafficsignalization in accordance with Resolution No. 1881 of the City Council
of the City of Moses Lake, Washington, establishing Local Improvement District No. 58;providing the
method of assessment for improvements made in said district;assessments upon propertyinsaid district;
and providing for payment of such assessments into a bond fund to pay and secure the payment of LID
bonds issued forthe cost of the improvements was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #58
A resolution was presentedwhichsets a public hearing date for the first reading ofan ordinance confirming
the final assessment roll for LID #58.
The resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City ofMoses Lake,Washington,establishing a public hearing (~*)
on the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No.58 fixing the time and place for hearing
upon said roll and providing for the giving of notice in the matter provided by law was readby title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Collier moved thatthe resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
'PARK PROPERTY -DISPOSITION
The Parksand Recreation Commission has recommended that the city proceed to sell the loton Lakeside
0CI Drive that was dedicated for park purposes in 1947 as it would be very difficult to develop the site into a
useable park.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, stated that since the propertywas dedicated for park purposes on a
plat,staff will have to find a way to clear the title in order to be able to sell the property.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that staff be authorized to sell this piece of property on Lakeside Drive,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
SAGE BAY #8
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has requested a one year extension of the preliminary plat
approval period for the Sage Bay #8 Preliminary Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Sage Bay #8 Preliminary Plat approval period be extended
for one year,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
„.J\RESOLUTION -GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
The Grace Lutheran Church is requesting authorization to place a ground sign on Tax #7896,located at
303 E. Nelson Road.The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build on unplatted
property be granted.
The resolution allowing the Grace Lutheran Church to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LPS CHURCH -SELF-HELP PROGRAM
The LDS Church is requesting $25,000 in self-help funds for the construction of a restroom at Larson
Playfield.The church will construct the restroom with volunteer labor under city supervision.
There was some discussion by the Council on the process of the self-help program.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CARPENTER PARK
Mr.Chapman stated that staff has removed some willows and elms in Carpenter Park which creates
mudholes.The kids are playing in the mudholes and around the stumps.He would like to see the rest
of the trees out and some grass put in.
Mr.Collier pointed out that a water system would have to be installed priorto putting in grass.The park
needs to be developed but in an appropriate manner.
Mr.Gavinski stated that this project is one that will be going to be discussed during budget study sessions.
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USS MISSOURI
Mr. Rimple stated that the mayor of Bremerton has requested the support of Washington cities of their
campaign to keep the USS Missouri in Bremerton.
It was the consensus of the Council that a resolution be drafted and presented at the next meeting.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,presented the September building report which shows the city has had
about $43,000,000 in construction activity for the year.This amount includes the $20,000,000 in school
improvements.
DEPT.OF TRANSPORTATION -POTATO HILL ROAD
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Department of Transportation has sent the city a letter
concerning the vertical clearance project for the I-90 overpass at Division Road and the various options
that are available.The DOT has scheduled a general information meeting for October 19.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $49,918.52 in investment funds for the
month of September 1995.
PRIVATE PROPERTY REGULATORY FAIRNESS ACT -GRANT COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Grant County Farm Bureau has requested the City of
Moses Lake endorse Referendum 48,the Private Property Regulatory Fairness Act. Also provided was
an opposing point of view.
SPORTS COMPLEX
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a joint study session has been requested between the city,
the Moses Lake School District,and the Sports Complex Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the feasibility study
that has been completed on the proposed Sports Complex.
It was determined to set a study session after the budget study sessions and the
one on manufactured homes.
BUDGET
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,suggested that budget study sessions be set for October 16, 17,19,
and 23 at 7 p.m.in the Council Chambers.
MANUFACTURED HOMES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a study session needs to be scheduled to discuss
manufactured homes.
A study session was set for Monday,October 30 at 7 p.m.in the Council Chambers.
1995 AUDIT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that an exit conference with the state auditors has been
scheduled for October 11,1995 at 10 a.m.
QUARTERLY BUDGET REPORTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the third quarter budget reports.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session on personnel
matters.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
ATTEST:
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