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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
March 22,1994
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Chet Paine,and
Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the March 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 prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial and Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers auditedand 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 March 22,1994 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$166,618.13.
GENERAL FUND $47,749.98 WATER/SEWER LEASES 305.21
STREET 13,180.44 SANITATION FUND 22,918.07
STREET REPR/RECON 172.05 AIRPORT 7.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 3,515.65 CENTRAL SERVICES 21,327.14
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION 79.88 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 20,617.22
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 111.11 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 8,515.64
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 1,163.85 FIREMANS PENSION 60.52
WATER/SEWER FUND 22,317.47 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 609.01
1985 BOND REDM 139.70 TOTAL $166,618.13
W/S CONSTRUCTION 3,828.19
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
Nw/are approved in the amount of $8,512.91 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $4,437.10 CENTRAL SERVICES 112.89
WATER/SEWER FUND 23.33 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 881.30
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 3,058.29 TOTAL $8,512.91
Checks:Checks 40318 through 40736 issued on March 9,1994 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on March 22,1994 in the total amount of $621,121.26.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 28, 1994 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 82687 through 82701 in
the amount of $8,269.94.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 11,1994 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 82702 through 82873 in
the amount of $190,288.42.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring April 1994 as"Drug Free Moses Lake Month"was read in its entirety.//d^?
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution - Accept Donation - Moses Lake Police Benefit Association -Crime Prevention:A resolution /D*/b
was presented which accepts $800 from the Moses Lake Police Benefit Association for use in the
community crime prevention program.
Resolution -Interfund Loan:A resolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from the /Q/Q -/)
Water/Sewer Operating Fund to the Water/Sewer Construction Fund.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
SALVAGE VAN
Bids on the salvage van were received from 4 bidders.Staff recommended that the bid and additive 1 for
airconditioning be awarded to Becker Fire Equipment Company.
There was some discussion because the bids came in over the budgeted amount.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid and additive 1 be awarded to Becker Fire Equipment f^\
Company,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
/*1994 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Bids on the 1994 Crack Seal Project were received from 4 bidders. Staff recommended that the bid,
including schedules A &B, be awarded to A &C Repairs.Since the grant application for the Municipal
Airport has not been approved, this work may be added at a laterdate.
Since the bid was below the budgeted amount,some Councilmen felt that additional streets should be
included, up to the budgeted amount.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bid,including schedules A &Bbe awardedto A &C Repairs,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
BROADWAY/l-90 DESIGN
The Department of Transportation submitted the original layout forthe intersection of Broadway Avenue
and Lakeshore along with three alternatives and requested comments from the Council so that they can
proceed with the design of the intersection.
The Council discussed the original layout and the three alternatives proposed by the Department of
Transportation.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that Choice C be recommended to the Department of Transportation,
seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
^REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion,404 E. Third,leases one half of their building to a local restaurant.After a sewer
back up caused by grease,it was suggested by the city that a grease trap be installed.The proposed
location forthe grease trap is on city property. A variance is being requested to allowthe American Legion
to install a grease trap on city property.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the American Legion be granted permission to use city property in
orderto install a grease trap in city right-of-way,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
£ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS -RENTALS -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which eliminates business licensing requirements forthose persons or firms
owning rental units used for residential or commercial purposes except for transient living units,mini-
storage units, mobile home space,recreational vehicle space, orcampground space for rent.
The ordinance amendingChapter5.04ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ITINERANT VENDORS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which regulates itinerant vendors.
The ordinance creating Chapter 5.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Itinerant Merchants and
Vendors"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier, and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
WELL 17 SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
The City of MosesLakehas requested a subdivision variance for the Well 17 Short Plat.The subjectone
lot short plat is located offof Road N Northeast,500 feet southof Eka Noble.The subdivision variance
request isto allow the proponent to defer the extension ofsewer service through the length ofthe plat as
i j required by ordinance.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
LAGUNA SHORES SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Robert Collop has submitted the Laguna Shores Short Plat and requested a varianceof the required lot
depth for Lot1. The lotcannot be made any deeper due to the lake.The lotitselfmeets the minimum
lotsize requirements.The Planning Commission recommended that the variancerequest be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PETERSON ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING
Eric Peterson has requested a zone change from R-1,Single Family Residential, to R-3,Multi-family
Residential, for Lots 1-5 of West Addition, located on Hill Street between Garden Driveand Grant Street.
The Planning Commission recommended that the zone change request be denied.
This item was withdrawn by the proponent.
Larry Peterson, representing the proponent, explained that the request is being withdrawn but may be
submitted at a later date with either a specific proposal or with a planned unit development.
,.REQUEST TO USE FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER -BIG BEND MANTA RAYS .^q
The Big Bend Manta Rays have requested the use of the Family Aquatic Center competitive tank area for
long and short course team practices.The Park and Recreation Commission expressed concern about
the closure of the competitive tank area during the hours of4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.since this would eliminate
lap swim and public access to the diving boards and drop slide.
John Lucero,President ofthe Big Bend Manta Rays,stated that after discussing the request the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission felt that the 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.time would best accommodate the public
and the swim team.
Mr.Pearce suggested that the time be moved to 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.since that is considered the dinner
hour and the public usage may be less.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Mimi Otto,2144 Crestmont, stated that she was concerned about closing of a portion of the pool to the
public.
Tony St.Onge,stated that the proposedschedule has worked for the past 30 years so that is why it is
being requested for the new aquatic center facility.
The Council further discussed the time the swim team wishes to use the aquatic center in the evening.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that Manta Ray Swim Team be allowed the use of the aquaticcenter as
follows:
Opening day in May -June 11
Monday - Friday 5 -6:30 p.m.Long Course
Saturday 7:30 -9:30 a.m.Long Course
Sunday Not used by BBMR
June 11 -August 15
Monday - Friday 7 -8:50 a.m.Long Course
5 -6:30 p.m.Long Course
Sat.&Sun Not used by BBMR
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August 22 -September 24
Monday - Friday 5 - 6:30 p.m.Short Course
Saturday 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Short Course
Sunday Not used by BBMR
seconded by Mr.Paine,and passed with Mr.Reese and Mr.Collier opposed.
Council requested that the staff monitor the situation to see how well the times work out for both the swim
team and the public.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
OLD NEPPEL SCHOOL
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to signthe contractwitha consultant for an assessment
of the Old Neppel School.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded by
Mr.Collier.
Mr.Chapman felt thatthe city should know what hazardous materials are contained in the buildings and
alsothe pest/dry rot inspection should be done because of the age of the buildings.
Mr.Pearce did not feel the mechanical andelectrical systems should be evaluated sincethey will probably
have to be replaced.
Mr.Collier felt that all aspects of the building need to be evaluated and the contract should remain as
presented.
The motion failed with Mr.Reese and Mr.Collier in favor.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the staff negotiate the contractto eliminate the mechanical and
electrical evaluations and include the hazardous materials evaluation/mitigation in the building oron site
and the pest/dry riot inspection,and the $4,300 cost for the architectural/code evaluation be broken out
further.
]rf TOWING CONTRACT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a towing contract with Vista Service Towing.
Action Taken:Mr.Paine moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
q^COMMUNITY STANDARDS
The updated Community Street and Utility Standards were presented to Council for approval.
It was pointed out that the Council has not had a chance to review these changes.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Community Standards be tabled,seconded by Mr.Jackson,
and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SECOND LAKE CROSSING
Mr.Jackson stated that the city's package was one of the best ever presented to the Committee.
,^q [p MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr.Pearce stated that when it was discovered that the crack seal would only cost about $3,000,the grant
proposal was amended in orderto provide for an overlayof a portion of the runwayand taxiways.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WATER/SEWER RATES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on water/sewer rates and other financial
information.
There was some discussion by the Council about tying the water/sewer rates to the CPI increases.
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SIGN ORDINANCE
Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,showed slides of the different types of signs in Moses Lake and
explained to the Council the types of signs that would require a permit.
It was the consensus of the Council that the sign ordinance be considered at the next meeting.
TOUR OF CITY FACILITIES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a tour ofthe city's facilities would be arranged for later in
the year when the weather is better.
1992 CRIME REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the 1992 crime report which shows Moses Lake as being
the 6th in the state for amount of crime committed.
AGCT MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AGCT meeting will be in Soap Lake on March 31.Cars /JQ f
will be leaving at 6 p.m. from the City Hall.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL
The city will receive $182,980.92 from sales tax, forJanuary sales, on March 31, 1994.
The city will receive $6,632.49 from transient rental income, forJanuary on March 31, 1994.
PLANNING COMMISSION
With the concurrence of the Council,the Mr.Rimple appointed Larry Shannon to fill the unexpired term /C
of Frank Alvarez.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litiation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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