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1994 03 084847 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL March 8,1994 Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson, Chet Paine,and Bob Chapman MINUTES:Mr.Collier moved that the minutes of the February 22 meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS -j Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded w^by Mr.Jackson,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to Faber Industrial and Moses Lake Steel Supply. Vouchersauditedand certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose expense reimbursement claimscertified as required by RCW 42.24.090,havebeen recorded on a listing whichhas been made available to the City Council. Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Council and noted upon said list for the Council meeting of March 10,1994for the funds listed below are approved inthe amount of$425,461.10. GENERAL FUND STREET EQUIPMENT LEASES STREET IMPROVEMENT PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT WATER/SEWER FUND W/S CONSTRUCTION WATER/SEWER LEASES Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030andthe internal controlpolicyapproved bythe CityCouncilhave been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap proved in the amount of $195,660.16 for all funds. u $51,100.41 SANITATION FUND 42,137.84 350.53 AIRPORT 48.60 1,153.82 UNEMPL COMP INS 334.40 281.11 SELF INSURANCE 10,825.82 136,120.84 CENTRAL SERVICES 13,263.29 19,563.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 33,171.49 98,878.55 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 18,116.48 114.92 TOTAL $425,461.10 GENERAL FUND $654.33 SANITATION FUND 6,597.68 STREET 5,000.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 471.53 WATER/SEWER FUND 58,720.04 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 37.18 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 124,179.40 TOTAL $195,660.16 Checks:Checks 40160 through 40423 issued on February 23, 1994 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on March 10,1994 in the total amount of $1,162,686.27. Payroll:The payroll issued on February 25,1994 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 82488 through 82686 inthe amount of $237,310.37. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None III.CONSENT AGENDA -None IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS CRESTVIEW DRIVE -UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES Mr.Collier stated that he has a conflict of interest and exited the Council Chambers. {^_J Harold Tracy,538 Crestview,requested the Council reconsider its decision to underground the electrical service on a portion of the west side of Crestview. Dr.Tracy stated that after discussing the issue with the city engineers and the PUD engineers it was found that installing the electrical lines underground on the west side would be the most feasible but they would like to have it placed beneath the sidewalk.Itwillbe placed in conduit and it would have less of an impact on the existing landscaping and development on the west side of Crestview.The PUD was in agreement with this placement of the underground electrical lines. Steve Shinn,426 Crestview,stated that he was in agreement with the comments from Dr.Tracy. IObi )(p 4848 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 March 8, 1994 Larry Peterson,HCR 76 Box 1009,statedthathe has been in favor of placing the electrical linesonthe east side once it reaches the vacant property but would be willing to go along withthe recommendation of the PUDto place the lines on the west side. Dennis Olson,529 Crestview,stated that the phone company is willing to placetheirlineswhere everthe PUD puts the trenching. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the previous motion be reconsidered and the electrical utilities be placed onthe west sideof Crestview Drive from Valley Road to the end ofthe project,seconded by Mr. Jackson, and passed with Mr.Collier abstaining.s~\ VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS fr ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS -RENTALS -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which eliminates business licensing requirements for those personsor firms owning rental units usedfor residential orcommercial purposes exceptfor transient living units,mini-storage units,mobile home space,recreational vehicle space, or campground space for rent. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations" was read by title only. Mark Thornton,140Schilling,suggestedthatthe wording ofthe ordinance bechangedto put"mobile home spaces"in the first added sentence rather than in the second sentence. Action Taken:Mr.Chapman movedthatthe ordinance be amended as proposed andthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously. (ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES -2ND READINGjQP An ordinance was presented which providesthat the South Campus property will not be required to pay reimbursements until such time as the property is actually connected to the utilities. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Jackson,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -SHORT SUBDIVISIONS -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which amends the Short Subdivision regulations to require an environmental review for short plats. The ordinance amending Chapter 17.13 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Short Subdivisions"was read bytitle only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Collier,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. Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager, stated that the Kiwanis have requested that local non-profitorganizations be exempt from the requirements of this ordinance. There wassome discussion.f) Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the ordinance be amended to exempt non-profit organizations with local affiliations from the requirements of this ordinance and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. n 0 4849 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 March 8,1994 RESOLUTION -SPRING FESTIVAL Aresolution was presented with regard tothe Spring Festival./<£&)<?{ The resolution regarding the Moses LakeSpring Festival to be held May 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29,1994 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. v-^Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the hold harmless agreement, seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS CASCADE PARK -BOAT RACES The Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association andthe Columbia Basin Drag Boat Association arerequesting the use ofCascadePark asthe headquarters and spectator area for their annual drag boatraceto be heldJuly 30-31,1994. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that this request to use Cascade Park be granted with the following stipulations: 1.Insurance as stipulated byCityManager ($1 million).Certificate of Insurance must bereceived30days prior to event. 2. Hold harmless agreement 3. $400 flat fee inlieuof a percentage ofthe gross forspectator and food concession charges to cover additional city costs incurred as a result of the race (authorized in accordance with Chapter 12.36, Section .060 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code). 4. Campground will be reserved for exclusive use of the club members.Pre-payment,in lump sum, of campground rentaland reservation fee at the established public rate will be made 60 days priorto the \^_J event. 5.Cooperate with Moses Lake Fire Department in matters concerning fire safety and emergency vehicle access.One lane must be kept open for emergencyvehicles at alltimes.Submit a written plan which indicates the location of first aid station and identifies emergency communication system. 6. Provide four off-duty police patrolto adequately control crowds and vehicle parking.Security will be responsible for noise control and the enforcement of RCW 66.44.100 pertaining to consumption of alcohol. Security will be provided after race hours as well as during the event. 7. Post boat launch closure notice one week in advance of race day. 8. Provide dust control for parking area and roads. 9. Providesufficientdumpsters forthe event (no cost to the city).All litter shall be removed on an on goingbasis. The parkand campgrounds shall be restoredto its pre-usecondition within 24 hoursof conclusion of the event. This includes removal of litter/garbage from fire pits,returning tables to original location, and removal of dumpsters. 10.Provide a listof admissionand concession items and theirrespectivecosts. 11.Complywith all federal,state,and local lawsthat may pertain to any and all facets of the race. 12. Remove all boat race advertising signs within ten days of completionof race. \^J Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the variance request be granted as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY Mr.Rimple stated that Frank Alvarez has resigned from the Planning Commission and any one interested /00<k should contact the city. I$'/3 100 4850 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 March 8,1994 XI. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council that the Council/staffretreat will be March 11,12, and 13 at the Enzian Motor Inn in Leavenworth. SIDEWALKS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that sidewalks were not constructed onDivision between Eighth and Eleventh Avenues in 1956 when the streetwas improved becauseofa lack of right-of-way.The cost to install sidewalks at this time would be approximately $34,000 which does not include right-of-way acquisition. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthecity may have intended to obtain additional right-of- way when the property was platted,however platting may not occur onthe already development property. He mentioned that Division is an arterial street and eligible forfederal funds unless donations of land for right-of-way purposes are givento the city.If the cityreceives donations of land,federalfunds cannot be used to improve the street. There was some discussion by the Council on how sidewalks could be constructed in this area. Itwas the consensus ofthe Council that staffcontact the propertyowners about the need forsidewalksin this area. 3 INVESTMENT REPORT The city received $23,798.29 in investment earnings for February 1994. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: " ~ ~