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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
September 28,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce, JoAn Brown, and Roger Biallas
Absent:Daryl Jackson
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the September 14 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
,;ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown 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 RCW 42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listingwhich 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 Sept.28,1993 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $191,117.62.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030 and the internal control policyapproved 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 $48,333.40 for all funds.
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GENERAL FUND
STREET IMPROVE
PARK &REC.IMPROVE
WATER/SEWER FUND
83,173.84 W/S CONSTRUCTION 8,097.94
14,643.72 W/S LEASES 305.20
3,515.65 SANITATION FUND 5,878.48
22.35 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,424.67
5,007.03 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 13,236.00
39,615.29 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 5,197.45
TOTAL $191,117.62
$18,533.00 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUC 6,502.75
20.36 SANITATION FUND 16,508.80
105.29 CENTRAL SERVICES 656.29
6,006.91 TOTAL $48,333.40
Checks:Checks 38583 through 38914 issued on September 15,1993 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on September 28, 1993 in the total amount of $1,486,880.96.
Payroll:The payroll issued on September 24,1993 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 80491 through 80670 in the
amount of $224,355.66.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring October 3-11,1993 as Respiratory Care Week was read in its entirety.
The Respiratory Care Unit at Samaritan Hospital presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Mayor.
TOURISM COMMISSION
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to John Jerentowski for his years of service on the Tourism
Commission.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Police Department:Lori Messer has graduated from the Washington State Criminal Justice TrainingCenter
Academy and was recognized at the graduation ceremonies for outstanding physical fitness for running 226
miles during the 12-week training course.
Parks and Recreation Department:Manuel Moreno,Jr.,thenew Parks MaintenanceWorker,was introduced
to Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Firefighters Labor Agreement:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to execute the labor
agreement with the firefighters.The agreement would run from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1995.
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Grant Applications -Police Department:Authorization was requested for the Police Chief toapply for agrant jil^
from the Department of Community Development to be used for the initiation and planning for innovative
lawenforcement planningand a grantfromthe U.S. Department of Justice Assistance forfunds to address
crime related problems through augmentation of additional personnel.
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\s\Q DARE Agreement -Coulee City:Authorization was requested for the city to enter into an inter-local
''agreement with Coulee City for the DARE Program.
*#Resolution -Accept Grant:A resolution was presented which accepts a grant from the Washington Traffic
/'Safety Commission and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.The funds will be applied tothe Traffic Safety
Program.
;I*1/Resolution- Accept Sewer Main:A resolution was presented which accepts a sewer mainconstructed by
'Lake Auto Parts from the existing main at the intersection of Date and E. Broadway. The main was
constructed down Date Street to Commercial Street,down Commercial Street to Elder Street, and down /"N
Elder Street to E.Broadway.'
j £ifi Resolution -Accept Street and Utility Improvements -Havden Short Plat:Aresolution was presented which
'accepts the street and utility improvements constructed as a partof Hayden Short Plat.
,^\j Resolution -Accept Donation:A resolution was presented which accepts $2,006.78 asa donation to the
^Parks and Recreation Department from the Sunrise Rotary Club.The funds will be used to assist in the
development of the new youth baseball field and/or improvements at the Larson Playfield Complex.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
0 WATER SLIDES -AQUATIC CENTER
Staff recommended that the bids for water slides at the aquatic center be awarded to the White Water
Company for a two-flume water slide and a deep water drop slide single flume type A.
There was some discussion by the Council on the difference between the water slides.
Action Taken: Mrs. Brown moved that the bids be awarded to the White Water Company for bids 2 and 4
in the amount of $250,824.38,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
,J ORDINANCES -HEIGHT LIMITATIONS -2ND READINGS/PUBLIC HEARING ^
Ordinances were presented which amend the height limitations in the residential zones to allow church
structures to exceed the30'height limitation as a conditional use and certain other structuresto exceed the
height limitation outright.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "RR, Rural Residential
Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-1,Single Family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Collier moved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
The ordinanceamending Chapter18.19ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-2,Single Family and
Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary (**)
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-3,Multi-family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted andthe summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "MH,Mobile Home
Subdivision Zone"was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE -ST.MARTINS COURT -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which provides fora loading zone at St.Martins Courtat 617 S. Balsam.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
GATEWAY ESTATES LIFT STATION
Authorization was requested for staff to call for bids for rebuilding the existing Gateway Estates Lift Station.'O*^
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Collier, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
HARDENBURGH SHORT PLAT -SEWER VARIANCE
Columbia Northwest Engineering, representing the Hardenburgh Short Plat #2,has requested a variance
in order to terminate a sewer line 10'beyond the lot line of Lot #2.Property beyond this subdivision is
served by sewer from Nelson Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
INCA'S II RESTAURANT -DRIVEWAY VARIANCE
K^_J Souly Farag has requested a variance ofthe driveway standards in order to allow two existing curb cuts to
serve the Inca II Restaurant on Pioneer Way.The request isto allow a 0' separation from an interiorlot line
instead of 30' and a reduction from the required 100' separation between driveways on one lot to 27'.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the property was vacant for six months and so the
property comes under the driveway ordinance. There is no apparent problem with the driveways as they
exist but a single driveway would be safer as itwould reduce turning movements on Pioneer Way.
Mr.Farag stated that it is difficult to get delivery trucks in and out of the property. He mentioned that the
city is requiring the installation of a handicapped parking space and landscaping of the property. To put
in a single driveway would cause additional expense.The existing driveways would be designated as an
entrance and exit.
Mr.Biallas wanted to know what would happen ifthe adjacent property were to develop.
Mr.Harer stated that the adjacent property has only a 50' frontage on Pioneer so there would be 3
driveways in a very short span.
There was considerable discussion by theCouncil. Itwas pointed out that a single 40' driveway would meet
the existing code.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallasmovedthat the variance request be denied and that the south driveway beallowed
to expand to 40' and the north driveway be closed at the time the adjacent property is developed or such
closure is required by the City Engineer,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
\^J X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
BUSINESS LICENSES
Mr.Pearce wanted to know why people who own rental property need to get a business license.JDj,-2
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the ordinance states a business license is required ifa person
is doing business.He pointed out that an apartment complex with a resident managerwould be a business
but ifa person has homes he is renting out of his house,that would not be a business.He mentioned that
the city has been trying to be consistent over who needs a business license.
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Mr.Pearce pointed out that the ordinance is not clear over who needs a business license when it comes
to rental property.
It was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance be clarified.
SAMMONS
Mr.Rimple stated that many people receiving cable have been requesting the Prime Sports Northwest
channel be made available.Sammons has requested the Council consider the addition of this channel.
Dawn Nielson,Sammons,stated that under the new FCC rules the Council must endorse the new channel
and itwould only be available to those who purchase the tier. Itwould raise the rates for the tier about $.50.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Council endorse the addition of the Prime Sports Northwest
channel to the tier at a cost not to exceed $.50,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
HALLOWEEN
Mr.Rimple pointed out that Halloween will fall on a Sunday this year and it has been requested that trick
or treat be moved to Saturday night.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the trick or treat portion of Halloween be moved to Saturday night,
seconded by Mrs. Brown,and passed unanimously.
TOURISM COMMISSION
Nan Hodgson has requested an appointment to the Moses Lake Tourism Commission.
With the consensus of the Council,Mr. Rimple appointed Nan Hodgson to the Moses Lake Tourism
Commission to replace John Jerentowski.
SKATEBOARD PARK
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the skateboard park is well used.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AGCT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the AGCT meeting will be on Thursday at Grand Coulee and
a car will be leaving city hall at 4:30 p.m.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager stated that the city will receive $215,203.94 from sales taxes on September
30,1993.
on September 30,1993.
J/'y>Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe city will receive $14,173.81 from transient rental income
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BUILDING ACTIVITY
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,pointed out that the building activity for the year is a little over
$15,000,000.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor
relations. 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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