Loading...
1995 03 14U ^J ^J 4968 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL March 14,1995 Council Present:Wayne Rimple,DickCollier,Chet Paine, Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson, and Richard Pearce MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the February 28 meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Collier, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Colliermoved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply. Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as 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 March 14, 1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $991,047.36. GENERAL FUND STREET STREET REPR/RECON EQUIPMENT LEASES GOB 1992 REDEMPTION GOB 1993 REDEMPTION STREET IMPROVEMENT WATER/SEWER FUND 1983 BOND REDM 1994 BOND REDM WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 269,724.05 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccordingto the process established by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policyapproved 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 $51,852.27 for all funds. %46,809.95 WATER/SEWER LEASES 389.90 1,413.20 SANITATION FUND 59,199.15 1.83 AIRPORT 15,000.00 601.02 UNEMPL COMP INS 345.90 82.70 SELF-INSURANCE 7,756.00 112.70 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 2,796.60 862.93 CENTRAL SERVICES 10,627.56 13,077.47 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 25,974.20 65.05 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 535,232.58 76.50 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 898.07 269,724.05 TOTAL $991,047.36 GENERAL FUND $1,202.78 SANITATION FUND 7,098.57 STREET IMPROVEMENT 19,666.60 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 4.88 WATER/SEWER FUND 8,507.80 CENTRAL SERVICES 114.51 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 15,257.13 TOTAL $51,852.27 Checks:Checks 44079 through 44408 issued on March 1, 1995 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on March 14,1995 in the total amount of $152,399.07. Payroll:The payroll issued on March 10,1995 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 88130 through 88298 in the amount of $206,466.83. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS Finance Department:Dick Schafer,Computer Operator,was introduced to the Council. III.CONSENT AGENDA Resolution - Accept Utility Improvements-Sage Bay #7:A resolution was presentedwhich accepts the J/p (p street and utility improvements constructed as part of Sage Bay #7. Resolution -Authorization toApply for Grant -Firing Range:Aresolution was presented which authorizes // 7 ^ the city to apply for a grant for the development and renovation ofthe firing range. Resolution -Interfund Loan:A resolution was presented which approves a loan from the Firemen's /Q/O-/I Pension Fund to the Building Maintenance Fund. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Collier,and passed unanimously. \0\1 )W* ,L7 f '{)^I !0I \\bb ffO 4969 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 March 14,1995 IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS BACKHOE Staff requested authorization to award the bid for the 1995 Case Model 580L Backhoe/Loader to Western Power &Equipment along with the 5 year warranty. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid be awarded to Western Power &Equipment and the 5 year warranty be purchased,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously. V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION -SPRING FESTIVAL A resolution was presented with regard to the Spring Festival. Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the hold harmless agreement,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival for the City of Moses Lake to be held May 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28,1995 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES - U.S.WEST U. S.West has requested a variance to the requirement for the undergrounding of utilities in the Knolls Vista area.New electrical services are required for the remodeled Knolls Vista Elementary School.The cost of replacing the aerial cable on existing poles would be approximately $14,500.The cost of placing the electrical service underground would be approximately $119,000. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 1995 BUDGET -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which amends the 1995 budget. The ordinance amending the 1995 budget of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Chapman,and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS 7 MOWER Staff requested authorization to call for bids fora rotary mower forthe Parks Department. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. n n LARSON SEWER Staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe replacement of 5,385 feet of 12"sewer pipe and 16 manholes with an additive to replace 1,270 feet of 12"sewer pipe and four manholes. Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that staff be authorized to call forbids,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and fi passed unanimously. VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE -SUN CITY ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING An ordinancewas presented which provides fora zone change of property adjacent to Evelyn Drive from R-1,Single Family Residential,to R-3,Multi-family Residential;from R-1,Single Family Residential,toC-2, General Commercial and Business, and from R-3,Multi-family Residential, to C-2, General Commercial and Business. u 4970 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3 March 14, 1995 The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Ron Baker, Boundary Engineering,representing the request,explained the zone change request forthe Council. He stated that the Planning Commission was in favorof having Evelyn Driveextended to Central Drive.Evelyn would be improved to current city standards. Jim Golly,502 Village,requested the Council deny the zone change forthat portion of the property from R-1 to R-3. An R-3 zone would allow apartments directly across the street from his residence which he felt would devalue his property.The R-3 Zone would also increase traffic in this area. A letter was received from Elwood and Betty Dartwhich expressed concern over the lack of notification. Mr.Baker pointed out that the shape of the property does not lend itself to single family residential development Bob Black, 522 Crest Drive,stated that he was not in favor of extending Evelyn Driveto the new arterial since it would increase traffic in this area. Mr.Pearce stated that he would be more in favor of an R-2 zone between the R-1 and R-3 Zones.He pointed out that when Crestview Court was developed it was determined not to extend Village Avenue to Grape Drive.At that time it was determined that the additional access needed for this area would be provided from Evelyn Drive. Mr.Collier felt that the area should be zoned R-2 in order to act as a buffer between the R-1 and R-3 zones. Mr.Baker felt that the zoning requested was the most appropriate zoning given the surrounding zoning and location of the existing and proposed streets. Mr.Chapman stated that he had no problem with the requested C-2 zoning and was in favor of having Evelyn Drive extend to Central Drive, but felt that the area requested to be rezoned from R-1 to R-3 should be considered for an R-2 zone. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the zone change request be sent back to the Planning Commission -for consideration of the comments of the City Council and that a public hearing before the Planning \^J Commission be scheduled,seconded by Mr.Collier. Mr.Pearce felt the entire area should be reconsidered since there is a possibility of putting an R-2 zone immediately adjacent to a C-2 Zone. There was some discussion by the Council. The motion failed with Mr.Pearce and Mr.Collier in favor. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the ordinance be amended to eliminate reference to changing the R-1 to R-3,the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,a public hearing be set for March 28,1995,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mr. Collier and Mr.Pearce opposed. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Planning Commission reconsider the request to change the zoning from R-1 to R-3 and that a public hearing be scheduled beforethe Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AIRPORT BUDGET The Airport Budget was presented to the Council for adoption. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the budget be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed \)unanimously. FIREWORKS Authorization was requested for the City Manager to execute the agreement with Western International /03 P Fireworks for the 4th of July fireworks display. Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement, seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None /OOG> ;><- 4971 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 March 14,1995 XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Council had expressed an interest in discussing the proposed high school development. Discussion was held between the Council and representatives of the School District on the site plan for the high school remodel. )0L/7 GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS ,W lie-y \§u 1/39 Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, distributed a conceptual design developed for the Grape Drive ballfields. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the presented conceptual design be accepted,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed unanimously. IRRIGATION WELL Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that staff would like to pursue a permit for an irrigation well for the Grape Drive ballfields in order to reduce the use of the city's potable water supply. It was the consensus of the Council that staff pursue a permit for an irrigation well in this area. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the staff proceed with applying for a permit for an irrigation well for the Grape Drive ballfield property,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. Mr.Gavinski stated that the site plan has been presented to Sun City Properties for their review as they have agreed to put some money into the park project. At this point they have agreed to allow their landscapers to give the city some pointers with regard to what has been done and to cover that cost. TOURISM COMMISSION -STUDY SESSION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Tourism Commission has requested a study session with the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION -STUDY SESSION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a study session should be set to discuss traffic circulation. It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. V-?WATER/WASTEWATER RATE STUDY -STUDY SESSION Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a study session should be set to discuss the wa- ter/wastewater rate study done by CH2M Hill. It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 911 Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a letter has been received from the Grant County Commissioners regarding the 911 excise tax that the county is no longer forwarding to the city as is required by the existing contract. He mentioned that the county has not paid the city any monies since July 1994. Itwas the consensus of the Council that staff pursue this issue with the county. SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a letter has been received from Samaritan Hospital with regard to their leasing space in the new main fire station. He mentioned that Samaritan has also requested the use of space at the satellite fire station foran office, storage, and housing of two ambulances.The service to be provided from the satellite fire station is the transport service that Samaritan is currently providing. n n r^ u u kj 4972 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 March 14,1995 Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to negotiate a lease for rental of space at the satellite fire station to Samaritan Hospital,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed with Mr.Collier opposed as he feels the building should not be used unless there is city staff in residence. FIRE CHIEF Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Dave Helms has been appointed as Fire Chief./09O The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: Q)nULJyJL Finance Director