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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 22,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine, Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,and
Richard Pearce
MINUTES: Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the August 8 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Collier 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 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 August 22, 1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$238,796.87.
GENERAL FUND $33,467.89 SANITATION FUND 20,691.28
STREET 18,380.67 AIRPORT 8.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 12,661.85 UNEMPL COMPJNS 392.34
STREET IMPROVEMENT 884.95 SELF INSURANCE 392.38
PARK/REC IMPROVEMENT 1,704.65 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 1,198.05
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 34,650.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,970.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 24,933.05 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 28,644.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 10,831.73 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 31,139.75
WATER/SEWER LEASES 776.28 ML YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 70.00
TOTAL $238,796.87
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
been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below
K^J are approved in the amount of$37,733.44 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $23,799.62 AIRPORT 3,000.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 10,000.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 3.90
WATER/SEWER FUND 429.92 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 500.00
TOTAL $37,733.44
Checks:Checks 45949 through 46276 issued on August 9, 1995 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on August 22, 1995 in the total amount of $572,028.48.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 11,1995 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 90575 through 90829 in
the amount of $234,838.00.
BOY SCOUTS
Jordan Hamilton of Scout Troop 69 was in attendance at the Council meeting.j/%
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Donation -Northwest Sports:A resolution was presented which accepts a donation /&'
\_J of bicycle accessories for the Police Department from Willie Witthuhn ofNorthwest Sports.
Resolution -Accept Utilities -Agri-Beef:A resolution was presented which accepts the water main //&&
improvements installed by Agri-Beef on Road N NE.
Resolution -Interfund Loan:A resolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from the /O/O'/J
Street Improvement Fund to the Central Drive LID Fund.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
;3 COMMUNICATION -HOUSING
CC Consulting has submitted the final document of the Citizen Participation Community Development and
Housing Plan.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city has only received one copy of the report to date
and additional copies will be forthcoming from the Department of Trade and Economic Development.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that acceptance of the report be tabled until the Council has time to
study it,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
/oA SIDEWALK SALE
Steven Holden,owner of Pedals,Spokes &Accessories has requested the use of city sidewalk on
Broadway for a sidewalk sale from August 23 to 31, 1995.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the sidewalk sale be authorized,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
STREET CLOSURE
The Moses Lake Business Association is requesting the closure of Third Avenue between Division &Ash
on Saturday,September 16 from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. for a proposed Community Cultural Event.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed
unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which brings the fine for parking in a handicapped parking space without the
proper permit into line with state law.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier, and passed unanimously.
7 ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the penalty to $15 for parkingviolations not already covered
by a fine.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -FENCES.WALLS.AND HEDGES -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which states that the property owner is responsible for locating the property
line for fence and wall construction.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fences, Walls, and
Hedges"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Jackson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -UNIFORM BUILDING CODE -1ST READING
Anordinancewas presented whichdelineates construction whichis exempt from the requirementtoobtain
a building permit.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Uniform Building
Code"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Paine, and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -BUILDING PERMITS -1ST READING
Anordinance was presented which provides for a notice toceasea violation and a penalty for a continued /-?€(*
violation of the building permit regulations.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Building Permits"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.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DELINQUENT TURNOFF NOTIFICATION
The Finance Department has received requests for changes in procedures in relation to delinquent utility
accounts,the turn off of accounts,and turn off notification procedures.
After considerable discussion by the Council it was determined that turn off be changed to 9 a.m. the day
following notification of turn off and staff was directed to amend the ordinance.
BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HUMANE SOCIETY
/Mb '/)The Moses Lake/Grant County Humane Society and SPCA have requested permission to build on city-
owned unplatted property at the Larson Sewer Treatment Plant.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was felt that the request should be reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request to build on unplatted property be referred to the
Planning Commission for a recommendation,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed with Mr.Reese,Mr.
'\^J Collier,and Mr.Pearce opposed.
BIG BEND MANTA RAYS
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The Big Bend Manta Rays requested time before the Council to set the dates for the swim meet in 1996.
John Lucero, Big Bend Manta Rays,stated that they would like to have the swim meet on July 19, 20, &
21,1996.
There was some discussion by the Commission on the meet this year and the time requested forthe meet
next year.The Council tentatively approved the request forthe use of the aquatic center for July 19-21
but sent the request to the Park and Recreation Commission for a recommendation to the Council.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
TOURISM COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple stated that Karen Wagner's term on the Tourism Commission has expired. With Council
approval,she was re-appointed to the Commission.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT /003
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city received $37,000.92 in investments in July 1995.
FIRE STATION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that DonCochranof Cochranand Associates will be at the city
on Thursday, 10 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the new fire station.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on August 31 the city will receive $211,453.60 in sales tax '^^fc
revenue and $12,229.07 in transient rental income.jjSo u
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AGCT MEETING
August 22,1995
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AGCT meeting will be in Moses Lake at the picnic
shelter in McCosh Park on August 31 at 7 p.m.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation and labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.and the regular meeting
was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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