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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 23,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,DarylJackson,JoAn Brown, and
Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the November 9 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,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 November 23, 1993 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$143,401.24.
GENERAL FUND $20,229.83 1985 BOND REDM 83.38
STREET 13,114.00 W/S CONSTRUCTION 5,478.29
STREET REPR/RECON 120.75 W/S LEASES 305.21
EQUIPMENT LEASES 3,515.66 SANITATION FUND 17,215.89
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 2,700.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,834.82
STREET IMPROVEMENT 2,359.83 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 16,549.73
PARK & REC IMPROVEMENT 7,733.76 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 3,507.52
WATER/SEWER FUND 37,652.57 TOTAL $143,401.24
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved by the CityCouncil have 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 $31,977.41 for all funds.
—GENERAL FUND $688.97 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 29,336.52
K^J STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,025.85 MLYOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 919.59
CENTRAL SERVICES 6.48 TOTAL $31,977.41
Checks:Checks 39194 through 39482 issued on November 10,1993were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on November 23, 1993 in the total amount of $711,640.43.
Payroll:The payroll issued on November 5,1993 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 81082 through 81245 inthe
amount of $183,196.12.
Payroll:The payroll issued on November 19,1993 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 81246 through 81416 inthe
amount of $222,821.42.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work -1993 Street Resurfacing Project:The work on the 1993 Street Resurfacing Project was JQ/Q
accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Accept Work -Well 14:The work ontheWell 14 Repair Project was accepted and the30 day lien period jgg -^
entered into.
DARE Agreements -Warden/Royal Citv/Mattawa:Authorization was requested for the Police Department //<jfy
to continue providing the DARE Program to Warden,Royal City, and Mattawa School Districts.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The AirportAdvisory Committee requested time before the Council.
Jim Thompson,representing the Airport Advisory Committee, stated that the Committee has met and is
recommending to the Council thatthe cityretain ownership and control ofthe municipal airport,andthe
Committee manage the airport forthe next year.
Mr.Pearcestatedthatthe Committeehasdiscussed the airport with Mac MacGiver ofthe State Aeronautics
Board,and he recommended that the Committee actas the manager ofthe airport atthe present time.
There are improvements that need to be made and the statecan help butifthe ownership is in a state of
flux it would be more difficult to obtain aid.He mentioned that the Committee would not charge for
managingthe airport.The fees charged at the airport need to be reviewed and those funds can be used
for some needed improvements.
It wasthe direction ofCouncil that theCity Manager draft anagreement with the Airport Advisory Committee
forthe management of the municipal airport.
jq/9 I-90/BROADWAY INTERCHANGE
The report on the design alternatives for the l-90/Broadway interchange was presented.
Mr.Jackson stated that he would abstain from any discussion or voting on this item since it will be
considered at the Quad County TPO meeting.
Mr.Reese statedthat he was concernedaboutthe diamond interchange with a stop sign. Atthe present
time there is a free flow of traffic into Moses Lake.The Department of Transportation has been trying to
eliminateBroadwayas a state highway and ifthis diamond interchange with a stop sign is installed itwould
be the first step in transferring Broadway to the city. He felt that if the clover leaf is not installed the
interchange should remain as is.
Mr.Pearce stated that he was concerned aboutthe proposed extension of Broadway to the Lakeshore Motel
with the diamond interchange and the fact that it would leave a piece of residentially zoned property that
probably could not be used for residential.The area would probably be used for freeway-type activities.
The extension of Broadway and the elimination of the Wapato overpass would channel traffic into this area
and impact people who have homes and property in the area.
Mr.Rimple pointed outthat diamond interchanges,rather than a loop, are the recommended wayto address
traffic getting on and off a freeway.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that it be recommended to the Department of Transportation that a
standard diamond interchange be constructed.Motion died for lack of a second.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Council make no recommendation to the Department of
Transportation,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed with Mr.Pearce and Mr.Rimple opposed and Mr.
Jackson abstaining.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1994 BUDGET -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which adopts the budget for 1994.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 1994 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.fl
Biallas,and passed unanimously.
lQ ORDINANCE -AMEND 1993 BUDGET -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1993 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1993 budget,redistributing ending fund balances incertain funds from reserve
forreplacement to reserve fordebt service forthe Cityof Moses Lake,Washington, was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of theordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
AQUATIC CENTER ADMISSION FEES
The admission fees forthe aquaticcenter, as recommended by the Parkand RecreationCommission, were
presented.Authorization was also requested to proceed to implementthe fees as requests have been
received for the purchase of season passes to be used as Christmas gifts.
There was some discussion on group ratesand Spencer Grigg,Asst. Parkand Recreation Director,stated
\^_J that group rates will be addressed in the future.Staff was also requeted to research the question of whether
or notthe daily admissionfee will allow a personto leaveandthen return without paying anotherentrance
fee.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the fees as recommended by the Parkand Recreation Commission
be adopted and that staffbe authorized to begin selling the season passes,seconded by Mr.Reese, and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DRIVEWAY VARIANCE
Mel Engel,3013 Lakeside Drive,has requested a variance ofthe driveway standardsinorderto extend the
existing 23'driveway by 15'.Thisdriveway servicesa5 unitapartment complex,whichisa non-conforming
use,located in an R-1 zone.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -HERALD
The Columbia Basin Daily Herald has requested the use of the city's parkinglot located next to the U. S.
Post Office for the Santa Bucks Auction to be held on December 18,1993 between 8 a.m.and 11:30 a.m.
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Action Taken:Mr.Biailas moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
SAGE BAY #7 SHORT PLAT
The developers of Sage Bay #7 Short Plat have requested a one year extension of the preliminary plat
approval period.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
TOURISM COMMISSION
Withthe concurrence of the Council,Mr.Rimpleappointed EvelynDaniels-Brown to the Tourism Commis
sion.
PLANNING COMMISSION
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anyoneinterestedto submita letter.Hementionedthatthetwo incumbentshaverequested re-appointment.
PUD TRANSMISSION UNES/ROUTE
Mr.Rimple stated that the PUD will be discussing the 115kv transmission line route through the City of
Moses Lake on Thursday, January 6,1994 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CITY PARKING LOT
Mr.Biailas stated that previous discussions have been held concerning the provision of employee parking ////
in a portion of the city's downtown parking lot. He mentioned that the parking lot is seldom,if ever,full,
even during the Christmas shopping rush. He suggested that employees of the downtown businesses be
allowed to park in the row along side the adjacent building.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the downtown merchants did not participate in the cost of acquiring or
improving the parking lot.
No action was taken by the Council.
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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