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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 25,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple, Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson,Richard Pearce, and Roger Biailas
Absent:JoAn Brown
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the May 11 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
~Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
\^J by Mr.Biailas,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion ofthe bills to Faber
Industrial Supply.
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 meetingof May 25,1993 for the funds listed belowareapprovedinthe amount of $164,720.36.
GENERAL FUND $ 13,588.29 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,075.78
STREET 14,682.56 SANITATION FUND 9.89
EQUIPMENT LEASES 3,923.87 UNEMPL COMP INS 317.79
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 42,937.50 CENTRAL SERVICES 16,558.70
STREET IMPROVEMENT 94.35 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 16,745.99
PARK &REC.IMPROVE 715.30 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 12,274.61
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,279.90 LID #53 26,650.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,865.83 TOTAL $164,720.36
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapproved by the City Manager accordingto the process established by
MosesLakeMunicipal Code3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approved bythe CityCouncil havebeen
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $29,733.24 for all funds.
GENERAL $9,873.75 CENTRAL SERVICES 607.05
STREET 7.41 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 966.07
WATER/SEWER FUND 863.07 TOTAL $29,733.24
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 17,415.89
Checks:Checks 37374through 37612 issued on May 12,1993 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on May 25,1993 in the total amount of $274,464.57.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 21,1993 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 78749 through 78922 in the amount
Of $215,259.25.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
MULTI-USE FACILITY
Mitch Delabarre,510 N. Crestview, a volunteer with the long-range planning committee on the Fair Board,
requested the endorsement of the Council fora multi-use facility in Grant County.Originally itwas feltthe
area could benefit from a facility that could host agricultural events,exhibitions, sporting events,etc. This
facility could also have meeting rooms which would attract convention business.The volunteers would
investigate the concept of this multi-use facility.
Mark Furman stated that the facility would be builtin phases with each phase contributing financially to the
buildingof the next phase. The initial phase may cost about $1,000,000to $2,000,000and would eventually
seat 25,000 to 30,000 people.The facility needs to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the city and
county. He stated that the facility would not be intended to compete withthe proposed sports complex but
<,could complement it.The facilitywould be for regional activities that would bring tourists and conventions
^—J to the community.
Action Taken:Mr.Biailas moved that the City Council endorse the multi-use facility concept,seconded by
Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
TREES
Gary Ham,2534 Marina Drive,stated that he recently planted Lombard!poplar trees and was requested by
the city to remove them because the roots seek out sewer lines. This ordinance was passed in 1968 when
concrete was used for sewer pipe.The plastic pipe used today does not leak and should not attract tree
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roots and so the rootswould not create a problem.He requested that the ordinancebe changed to allow
poplars within 25' of a sewer line instead of 100'.Hewishes the trees inorderto screen his yard from the
lights of Larson Playfield.The poplar trees growfast without much branching.
Council requested staff to look into the matter.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
RIDING TRIM LAW MOWER
Staff recommended that the bid forthe riding trim lawn mower with the broom attachment be awarded to
Western Equipment.
The Council discussed the bids and the differences between the mowers.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce movedthatthe bidonthe riding trim lawn mower,including all attachments,be
awarded to Evergreen Equipment in the amount of $22,985,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/COMMUNICATION -MOULTON DEVELOPMENT -MARINA DRIVE
The owners of the Moulton Landing Development and the owner of Moses Lake Iron and Metal have
requested a no parking zone on Marina Drive beginning at the east right-of-way line of the Washington
Central Railroad and extending westerly and southerly 350'.Marina Drive in this area will be improved by
the Moulton Landing owners butdueto the "S"curve anda fence there are sight distance problems.
Mr.Biailas mentioned that the trees alongthe northside of Marina goingwest inthis areanearMike's Rental
are causing problems to motorists and something needs to be done about them.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearcemoved that an ordinance be brought back establishing a no parking zone on
Marina Drive beginning atthe east right-of-way ofthe Washington Central Railroad and extendingwesterly
and southerly 350',seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
^0 ORDINANCE - NO WAKE ZONE - SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes a no wake zone in the vicinity of Lakeshore Estates and
Westlake Shores.The no wake zone was requested by the residents of this area.
The ordinance creating Chapter 8.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Boating Regulations"was
read by title only.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city would install signs and request the Grant County
Sheriff to enforce it.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the penalty be established as a C-7 category
which would be not less than $100.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a first
reading,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
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)0^ORDINANCE -YOST/PUGH ANNEXATION -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which annexes property owned by Grant and Helen Yost and Mrs.Pugh f)
located adjacent to Highway 17 and Nelson Road.
The ordinance annexing certain specified territory tothe City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating
the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake, and which provides for the assumption of
existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing be
set for June 8,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONS -ACCEPT EASEMENTS -HAYDEN ESTATES
Resolutionswere presented which conveyed perpetual easements to the city for municipal purposes and
for a storm sewer.
The resolution accepting an easement to the Cityof Moses Lake from Hayden Enterprises,Inc.was read
by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed
^unanimously.
K^J The resolution accepting an easement tothe City ofMoses Lake from Hayden Enterprise,Inc.was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Biailas,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
HAYDEN ESTATES -ROADWAY EXTENSION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the Roadway Extension and Reimbursement
Agreement with Hayden Estates which is for the purpose of extending Hayden Road to Grand Drive within
3 years of the date of the agreement.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biailas moved thatthe City Manager be authorized to signthe agreement,seconded by
Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
PTBA INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT
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An agreement with the Public Transportation Benefit Area was presented.This agreement would allow the
cityto recoup any expenses incurred or associated withthe PTBA.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be tabled,seconded by Mr.Biailas,and passed unanimous
ly.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Frank Martinez and Dennis Spangler were re-appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission.
TOURISM COMMISSION
MarkChamberlain was appointed to the Tourism Commission to fill the unexpired term of Steve Crothers.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AWC
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested that any Councilman interested in attending the AWC
Convention to let him know.
SAMMONS
Aletter was received from Sammons Communications concerning theCableTelevision ConsumerProtection
and Competition Act of 1992.
ANIMAL CARCASSES IN LAKE
The Police Chief has reported that a problem exists with dead animals in the lake and who is responsible
for their removal.To date the Irrigation District and the Game Department have provided no assistance so
the Police Department has taken on the responsibility of removing the carcasses even though it is probably
the property owner's responsibility.
The Council felt that it would be property owner's responsibility to take care of anything dead that lodges
on their property.
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SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city will receive $181,578.36 in sales tax receiptsin May 1993.
The city will receive $9,107.81 intransient rental incomein May 1993.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Building Activity Report through April 1993 and comparing
that to the same period in 1992.
BUSINESS LICENSE ACTIVITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Business License Activity Report through theend ofMarch
1993.
The regular meetingwasrecessedat8:15 p.m.andthe Council metinanexecutivesessionto discuss labor
relations.The executive session wasadjourned at9:00 p.m.and theregular meeting wasreconvened.The
regular meeting was adjournedat 9:00 p.m.
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