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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 26,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,and Roger Biallas
Absent:JoAn Brown
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the October 12 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the 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 October 26, 1993 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$249,011.59.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
1985 BOND REDM
1990 BOND REDM
1992 BOND FUND
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and theinternalcontrol policy approved bythe City Council have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap-
[^_J proved in the amount of $21,415.17 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $215.70 CENTRAL SERVICES 73.34
WATER/SEWER FUND 120.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 6,486.75
W/S CONSTRUCTION 14,519.38 TOTAL $21,415.17
Checks: Checks 38926 through 39189 issued on October 13,1993 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on October 26,1993 in the total amount of $1,183,525.31.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 22,1993 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 80854through31065 inthe
amount of $227,880.96.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -County-Wide Planning Policies:Aresolution was presented which ratifies the county-wide /Ofa
planning policieswhich are required by the Growth Management Act.
Resolution -Unclaimed Checks:Aresolution was presented which cancels claims checks that have not )I3U?
been returned to the city.
\^J Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
$55,009.53 W/S CONSTRUCTION 355.73
15,859.98 W/S LEASES 305.21
3,515.64 STATE WATER POL D/S 44,462.69
76.00 SANITATION FUND 5.13
12,063.92 SELF-INSURANCE 149.00
572.38 CENTRAL SERVICES 16,124.39
20,859.77 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 15,493.20
344.49 ^BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 13,744.52
22.75 PERS TRUST FUND 50,000.00
29.63 LID #53 18.63
TOTAL $249,011.59
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
STURM'S FIRST SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Western Pacific Engineering,representing Gary Sturm,has requested a variance to the driveway standards
in order allow a 40'driveway to serve the proposed car wash on Klttleson Road. A variance is needed to
allow the driveway to be 10'from the property line onone sideofthe lot and 18'from the property line on
the other side of the lot.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed (~*\
unanimously.'
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
,$ORDINANCE -TAXATION -2ND READING
Anordinance was presented which fixes the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from
assessed valuations on property withinthe City of Moses Lake.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 1994 was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presentedwhich clarifies the city's business licensing requirements withregard to rental
units.The amendment states thatanyone owningless than 5 rental units shall not be required to obtaina
business license and that anyone owning 5 or more rental units shall be required to obtain a business
license.
The ordinance amending Chapter5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"'
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -BINDING SITE PLAN -1ST READING
A ordinance was presented which amends the Binding Site Plan ordinance in order to change the binding
site plan process from a platting procedure to an administrative procedure.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained how the binding site plan process would work.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,stated that he was concerned about the on-site improvements
attached to a commercial binding site plan being in private ownership since many of the properties in a
binding site plan are individually owned.There would not be anyone who would have the overall
responsibilityformaintainingthe sewer and water lines ifthey are privately owned. He pointed out that the
city has already been involved In a dispute over who owns and is responsible fora privately owned sewer
line.The ordinance as written is supposed to eliminate the problem for the city but he felt the city would
still be acting as a mediator in any dispute between property owners over which one is responsible for
maintaining sewer and water lines. He feltthat itwould be more efficiently done ifthe utilitiesremain city-
owned and are placed in municipal easements away from the buildings so that they can easily be
maintained.
Mr.Harer pointed out that the city should not have to provide maintenance for water and sewer lines on fi
private property that service only that property.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the binding site plan is a tool to allow more flexibility to a
developer but in return the city's responsibility would end at the property line. He pointed out that the city
can retain ownership of utilities if it is in the best interest of the city.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.26 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site Plan"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce, and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUEST TO DUMP IN CITY SEWER SYSTEM
The Corps of Engineers has requested permission to dump 22 barrelsof slightlycontaminated wellwater
into the city's sewersystem.Staff has determined that the barrels of contaminated water could be accepted
if they were slowly dumped into the Carnation LiftStation during normal working hours. This would insure
a thorough mixing with non-contaminated water before arrivalat the wastewater treatment facility.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was felt that a fee should be charged to cover the cost.
Staff was directed to bring back information on fees that were charged to previous dumpers.
AIRPORT LEASE
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to execute the Municipal Airport lease with Hansen Air
West.
Mick Hansen,Hansen Air West,stated that he would not renew the lease with the city to operate the
municipal airport but that he would continue to operate and maintain the airportto December31,1993 and
also carry the insurance in order to allow the city time to find another operator.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city appreciates his willingness to operate the airport
through the end of December.
GRANT COUNTY FUEL TAX REDISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to execute an inter-local agreement with Grant County
for the 1994/95 Grant County FuelTax Redistribution Program.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by
Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
AQUATIC CENTER
—Bob Trask,representing the Big Bend Manta Rays,stated that according to the newspaper the city will not
\^_j be furnishing starting blocks and lane lines for the new aquatic center.At thetime the aquatic center was
being planned he discussed needed items for competitive swimming with the city's Park and Recreation
Department. He was told to obtain bids for the needed equipment - lane lines and starting blocks. Atthat
time he was informed by one of the city engineers that they were a part of the original contract.Just
recently the Big Bend Manta Rays were informed that the equipment was not a part of the contract. The
cost for the lane lines and starting blocks is about $21,000.He mentioned that some of the existing
equipment is 15 to 20 years old and the existing starting blocks can not be used in the new aquatic center.
Mr.Rimple stated that there was no discussion at any time about providing amenities for the Big Bend
Manta Rays.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that starting blocks and lane lines will only be used by competitive swimmers.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that there was some discussion on the staff level concerning this
equipment and the fact that itwould need to be budgeted for and also that there could be some reimburse
ment to the city. Also discussed was the possibility of the equipment being purchased by someone else
but through the city.
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Mr.Jackson pointed out that the design of the aquatic center was changed to include two additional lanes
at the request of the Big Bend Manta Rays.
Mr.Trask pointed out that the boosters and the swim team have constructed a covered practice pool and
are committed to paying that off. He wanted to know if some solution could be reached concerning this
problem of the equipment for competitive swimming.
I J It was the consensus of the Council that the Big Bend Manta Rays provide an inventory of the existing
equipment,what can be modified, and what has to be purchased new as a first step in discussing the
matter. It was also suggested that the architect be consulted concernign this matter.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
October 26,1993
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager, distributed a letter from Country Craft Homes complimenting the building
staff,Bill Jones,Rick Killinger,and Jackie Skidmore,for doing an excellent job.
A letter from Oregon Structures was also distributed which praised the city's building inspectors,especially
Bill Jones.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city will receive $221,459.99 in sales tax revenue on
October 29,1993
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city will receive $15,145.29 in transient rental income on
October 29,1993.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel matters and litigation. The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m. and the regular meeting
was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
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