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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 28,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Chet Paine,BobChapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson,and
Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Collier moved that the minutes of the February 14 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
v—^by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursementclaimscertified as required by RCW42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing whichhas
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 February 28,1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$93,710.67.
GENERAL FUND $23,898.60 WATER/SEWER LEASES 816.93
PATHS &TRAILS 86.29 SANITATION FUND 105.98
STREET 198.04 SELF-INSURANCE 1,567.00
STREET REPR/RECON 6.42 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 5,532.76
EQUIPMENT LEASES 13,156.86 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,920.07
STREET IMPROVEMENT 4.30 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 17,609.43
WATER/SEWER FUND 10,671.54 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 6,907.60
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 228.85 TOTAL $93,710.67
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 $58,688.40 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $56,294.05 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 65.57
M WATER/SEWER FUND 335.62 CENTRAL SERVICES 6.91
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,919.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 67.25
TOTAL $58,688.40
Checks:Checks 43935 through 44312 issued on February 15, 1995 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on February 28,1995 in the total amount of $529,038.97.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 24,1995 having been approved pursuantto the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040, was paid by checks 87919 through 88115 in
the amount of $241,832.13.
Payroll:The payroll issuedon February 28,1995 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 88116 through 88129 in
the amount of $7,951.21.
BOY SCOUTS
The Boy Scouts in attendance at the meeting were introduced.//*??
I.CITIZEN INPUT
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering,stated that Rich Boyden has a9-acre subdivision previously approved
by the city.He is now wishing to change the zone to aMobile Home Subdivision.The ordinance currently
K^J j states that there is a 15 acre minimum size for a Mobile Home Subdivision.He mentioned that hewould
be bringing the problem tothe Planning Commission and simply wanted the Council to be aware ofthe
situation.
AWARD -AQUATIC CENTER
Spencer Grigg,Asst.Park and Recreation Director,stated that the city has been awarded a "Georgie"
award for the construction of the Family Aquatic Center including infrastructure development.The
"Georgie"award pays tribute to non-profit,and public and private sectors who develop the most
outstanding tourism product or service toenhance travel and tourism in the State ofWashington.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
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III.CONSENT AGENDA
iQ1-/^Resolution -Accept Donation -Police Benefit Assn.:Aresolution was presented which accepts adonation
'of$800 from the Moses Lake Police Benefit Association to the Community Crime Prevention Program.
)Q^3>Police Labor Agreement:Staff requested authorization for the City Manager to sign the labor agreement
with the Police Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.f0^
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
jQlQj^1995 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to award the bid onthe 1995 Crack Seal Project tothe low bidder,A &C
Repairs.
Mr.Reese stated that since the bid came in below the engineer's estimate,he would like to see the
number of streets in the project increased to come upto the total ofthe engineer's estimate.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded toA&C Repairs,seconded by Mr.Collier,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to negotiate for additional streets for crack seal but not to
exceed the engineer's estimate,seconded by Mr.Jackson.
Mr.Pearce felt that the slurry seal project should be given additional funds.
Mr.Collier pointed out that funds are also needed for the light at Nelson and Pioneer.
There was some discussion by the Council.
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Mr.Reese withdrew his motion provided that the funds remain in the 309 fund to be used for street
purposes.
MCCOSH PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to award the bid on the McCosh Park Improvement Project to the low bidder,
Basin Paving Co.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Paving Co.,seconded by Mr. Paine,
and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOSES LAKE SENIOR CENTER
The Moses Lake Senior Center requested an increase of $15,000 to help with their programs forseniors
as their membership has increased from 250 members in 1987 to 800 members in 1994.
Rosemary Fowler,Manager ofthe Senior Center,stated thatthe city's additional help with recreation and
crafts would free up funds to helpwith the Meals onWheels program,for which funding has been severely
reduced.
GeneWilliams pointed out that the food program hasbeencut back $29,000 below last year.Since the
Senior Center does notwish anyone to gowithout food,funds are being shifted to that area which may
impairthe center's ability to provide recreation.
Mr.Paine felt that it was a worthwhile endeavor.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the city must keep in the mind the existing contract with the Senior Center and
what could evolve from this request.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the city does not sponsor any other group and while the money iswell spent,
he was concerned about requests from other groups.
Mr.Collier pointed outthat this request would have to be discussed at budget time.
There was some discussion by the Council.
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Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that this request be tabled until the March 14 meeting,seconded by
Mr.Jackson,and failed with Mr.Collier,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Pearce,and Mr.Paine opposed and Mr.
Chapman,Mr.Reese, and Mr.Jackson in favor.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the garbage rates to take into account the increase in the
contractor's cost and the increased landfill rates.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1995 BUDGET -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which amends the 1995 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1995 budget ofthe City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman movedthatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be amended,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
CURB AND HANDICAP RAMP PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the Curb and Handicap Ramp Project which is a part of
the street overlay project.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Mr.Chapman felt that the Council should place more emphasis on meeting the Growth Management Act
deadlines since many of the cities and towns in Grant County have already completed many of the
requirements.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney, pointed out that some of the problem is the fact that Grant County has
not yet accepted the Urban Growth Area boundaries.
GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS
Mr.Chapman wanted to know ifthe $120,000 that has been budgeted forimprovements forthe ballfields
in the Grape Drive area could be used to put in water and sod sothis area can be used./OV7
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a site plan is being workedon for this site but it will take
some time toget that done.He was concerned about spending the $120,000 without a site plan and then
having to spend more to make adjustments.
There wasconsiderable discussion bytheCouncil and itwas pointed outthat this subject will be discussed
l^j-atthe retreat.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
GMA/UGA
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a letter has been received from the Grant County '^>?S~
Commissioners concerning joint planning policies and regulations and Interim Urban Growth Areas as
required underthe Growth ManagementAct.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Airport Commission has recommended that no building
be allowed on the airport that will interfere with a possible extension of the west taxiway and that the
commercial lots on the airport be retained forcommercial aviation oriented businesses.The Commission
also recommended that an airport consultant,Air Side,be engaged to develop plans for the airport at a
cost of approximately $4,000.Funds from the Dept.of Transportation,Aeronautics may be available to
help pay for the costs.
^nQ MAIN FIRE STATION ^
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that letters have been received from Samaritan about leasing
space in the new main fire station.
Mr.Gavinski also stated that The Cochran Associates haverequeted direction onwhether ornotthe multi
purpose room should be divided or undivided.
It wasthe consensus ofthe Council that the multi-purpose room should have a divider installed.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORTS
]\5*'Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $257,961.46 on February 28 in sales tax.
.]</'£Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $6,413.44 on February 28 in transient
JP ^rental income.
^hfi BUILDING ACTIVITY)Uiu
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has issued permits for construction worth
$3,003,312.98 between January 1,1995 and February 23,1995.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 .m.
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Finance Director