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1993 04 274738 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL April 27, 1993 Council Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Daryi Jackson,Richard Pearce,and Roger Biallas APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS,AND PREPAID CLAIMS ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown moved thatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to Faber Industrial Supply. \_J Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090, have been recorded on a listingwhich has 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 April 27,1993 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $131,700.47. GENERAL FUND STREET EQUIPMENT LEASES PARK &REC.IMPROVE WATER/SEWER FUND WATER/SEWER LEASES STATE WATER POL D/S 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 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 proved in the amount of $12,937.43 for all funds. GENERAL $4,378.46 CENTRAL SERVICES 93.35 PARK &REC.IMPROVE 3,460.80 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 60.54 WATER/SEWER FUND 381.70 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 4,562.58 TOTAL $12,937.43 \)Checks:Checks37045 through 37365 issuedon April 14,1993wereapproved for payment atthe Council meeting held on April27, 1993 in the total amount of $1,185,897.89. Payroll:The payrollissued on April23,1993 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 78414 through 78569 in the amount of $208,143.73. PROCLAMATION The proclamation declaring May 6-12,1993 as Nurse Appreciation Week was read in its entirety./A?^ I.CITIZEN INPUT u $16,343.18 SANITATION FUND 11.62 12,136.64 SELF-INSURANCE 3,862.71 3,923.84 CENTRAL SERVICES 14,423.18 385.42 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 18,804.55 10,382.27 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 5,045.25 1,075.79 FIREMEN'S PENSION 546.55 44,461.69 TOTAL $131,402.69 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -KOALA KOOLIE Theodora Hackenberg,Koala Koolie,stated that she would like special consideration so that they will not have to obtain a conditional use permit for every time they move the location of their refreshment trailer. She mentioned that the trailerhas been placed on Stratford and at the ice skating rinkthis winter. At the present time they are proposing to locate at Ernie'sTruck Stop for 2 months. At the present time each location change requires a conditional use permit at a cost of $125 each. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe issue isthe moving of the trailer from placeto placeand under the existing ordinances each location must be approved with a conditional use permit. To allowthe operationto move from placeto placewithout requiring a conditional use permiteach time would require a change in the ordinances. Mr.Rimpledirected staffto investigatethe problem and have the Planning Commission review it. II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None III.CONSENT AGENDA -None IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS RIDING LAWN MOWER Staff recommended that the bid forthe riding lawnmower be awarded to Western Equipment as Evergreen Implement did not substantially meet the bid specifications. /(X'SJ ion 4739 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April27, 1993 Mr.Chandler,representing Evergreen Implement,spoke in favor of his product. He stated that an engine shut down could be installed on the machine at no costto the city if that is required and that there are no indications of failings on the bearings.They feel that the pneumatic tires are superior to the hard rubber tires but the hard rubber tires would be installed on the machine at no cost to the city. Norm Wells,representing Western Equipment,stated that they concentrate on selling turf moving products. He pointed out that a two year warranty is included along with a recycler or mulching mower deck.He felt the high temperature shut down was important because the operators normally wearear plugs and may not always see a temperature light. There was considerable discussion by the Council on the differences between the machines and the advantages and disadvantages to the city. Action Taken: Mrs. Brown moved thatthe bid on the ridinglawn mower be awarded toWestern Equipment, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and failed with Mrs. Brown and Mr.Rimple in favor. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the mower be rebid,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously. V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -AMERICAN HEART ASSN -REQUEST TO USE PARKING LOT The Grant/Basin Chapter of the American Heart Association requested permission to use the corner of the city parking lot at Third and Ash for a make shift jail in which to house community members as a part of a fund raising event on May 4,1993. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to use city property at the corner of Third and Ash on May 4, 1993 be approved,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed unanimously. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ^j(j ORDINANCE -GAMBLING TAX -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which increases the gambling tax on punchboards and pulltabs from 3% to 5%. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "GamblingTax"was read by title only. Andy Martin,President of Moses Lake Softball Association,felt that all the citizens of Moses Lake should help fund the new ballfields, not just the tavern owners. Bill Rigsby,Kelly's Tavern,pointedoutthat changes have been made by the state legislature and additional taxes on alcoholand tobacco are contemplated on the national level. He mentioned that they sponsor ball teams,etc.out of their discretionary funds and additional taxes will reduce that. Dick Lowry,Sportsman's Tavern,stated that the increase in gambling tax would mean the business would pay 49.8%of its income to the city. Bruce Russell, Lake Bowl,stated that this tax would allowthe cityto take over 40% of the net profit of the business. Bill Brice,Manager of Lake Bowl,stated that ifthe tax passes he felt the citywould loose morethan itwould gain. Bob Hansen stated that it was reported that the revenues from the aquatic center would pay for the ballfields. Andy Martin stated that they were told at a softball meeting lastyearthat ifthe aquaticcenter is built the revenues would pay for the ballfields.f"^ Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatifthe bond issue had passed,the moneythatwas freed up fromthe increased revenue fromthe aquaticcenter would have providedsome funds forthe ballfields.The bond issue did not pass. Mr.Reese felt that this is a bad tax and that these people pay more than their fair share. He feltthat the parks and ballfieldscan be builtwith the existing tax revenues. Mr.Jackson pointed outthatthe national trend isto taxandspendandhe felt itshould be discouraged at the local level. He was in agreement with Mr.Reese. n <n 4740 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 27,1993 Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr. Pearce,and passed with Mr.Jackson,Mr.Reese, and Mr.Rimple opposed. Mr.Rigsbysuggested that the increaseintaxes be phased inover several years. JamesA.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated thatthe Council would haveto amendthe ordinance thatwasjust passed or pass a new ordinance. He pointed out that the ordinance would not become effective untilafter its publication. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the ordinance not be published until after the May 11 meeting, V_y seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously. Staffwas directed to bringback an ordinancewhich raisesthe tax by .5% per year until the tax is at 5%. ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which increases the water and sewer rates for the city. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Waterand Sewer Rates" 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. ORDINANCE -PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR JUVENILES -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which makes parents responsible fortheir children being outon the streets late at night. The ordinance creating a newChapter 8.44 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Parental Responsibil ity for Juveniles"was read by title only. Roxa Gore, 650 Loop, did not feel it was fair for the parents to be held responsible when the children sneak out at night. \j Itwas pointed out that under law parents are responsible for children until they are 18. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS -SKATEBOARD EQUIPMENT A resolution was presented which waives the bidding requirements in order to acquire skateboarding equipment since there is only one manufacturer of the equipment. The resolution waiving the bidding requirements for purchase of equipment for a skateboard facilityor park was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT EASEMENT -NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH A resolution was presented which accepts an easement for public utilities from the Northwest Regional Christian Church for a storm sewer line to serve Hayden Estates. The resolution accepting an easement to the City of Moses Lake from the Northwest Regional Christian Church was read by title only. u Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Gremmer-Ohm,the city's architect forthe Moses Lake Family Aquatic Center is awaiting the approval of the aquatic center's plans by theWashington State Department of Health.Once the approval has been provided and a construction permit issued,the city can go to bid on the project. Staff requested authorization to call for bids once the state's construction permit has been received. Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids as soon as the state construction permit is received,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed with Mr.Jackson opposed. /0 7*> //'o3 /Of? /0/3 /ooo frt ,13 01° 4741 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 4 April 27, 1993 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe 1993 Street Improvement Project. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS io(^MONTLAKE EAST #7 SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE (~\ Western Pacific Engineering has submitted a subdivision variance request for a nine (9) lot short plat off of Turnagin Place.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.The short plat would be served with city water and sanitary sewer.New street, utility, and storm water control infrastructure,constructed to city standards,will be required to serve the proposed subdivision. The proponent is requesting subdivision variances to allow the following: 1. A 10'reduction from the 60' right-of-way requirement 2. A 10'reduction from the 80'diameter cul-de-sac requirement The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the variance requests be granted. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variances be granted,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed unanimously. DRAG BOAT RACES The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the request of the Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association and the Columbia Basin DragBoat Association to use Cascade Park fortheir headquarters and spectator area for the annual drag boat race on July 31 and August 1 be approved. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted as recommended bythe Park and Recreation Commission,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ALANO CLUB FUNDING REQUEST The Alano Club requested financial assistance from the city in March 1993 at which time the request was tabled. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request be denied,seconded by Mr.Pearce. Mrs.Brown feltthat because so many people are court ordered to attend AA meetings, that the city should provide some assistance. Mr.Biallas feltit should be a court responsibility since they arethe entitythat is ordering people to attend these meetings. Mr.Pearce did not feel the city should be in the business of funding these kind of organizations. The motion passed with Mrs. Brown opposed. n sOt CAB COMPANY LICENSE -TOLLEFSONj/O / Howard Tollefson has requested a license for a taxi cab company to be known as Moses LakeTaxi. Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,statedthatthe Council does notapproveordeny taxilicenses,onlythe number of companies that can operate in the city. He stated that ifthe Council does not wish to limit the number of taxi companies inthe city,the Council does not have to take any action. n 1001 No actionwas taken by Council and staffwas directed to handle itadministratively. HOOPER PEACE MEMORIAL GRANT Authorization was requested for the CityManager to signan inter-agency agreementwith the Department of Veterans Affairs for funds for the partial construction of the Joe R. HooperPeace Memorial. ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe City Manager be authorized to signthe agreement, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ~ 4742 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 April 27,1993 FIREWORKS Authorization was requested forthe City Managerto signtheagreement with Western International Fireworks for the city's 4th of July fireworks display. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the CityManager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously. X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Grant County Economic Development and Planning Summit meeting has been changed to May 12, 1993 at 8:30 a.m. in the Grant County PUD Auditorium. SAMMONS COMMUNICATION Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed a letter from Sammons Communication which states they may be making some changes as allowed or required by the new FCC regulations. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,distributed a letter regarding the proposed language on density levels in rural areas as submitted by Bill Nielson of the Western Washington Growth Planning Hearings Board.The matter will be discussed at the next AGCT meeting on May 6, 1993. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME The city will receive $130,830.07 from sales tax on April 30,1993 for February 1993 receipts and $4,173.22 from transient rental income on April 30,1993 for February 1993 receipts. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT The Building Permit Report through March 1993 shows thatthe city has issued permits valued at $4,936,905, which compares to $1,357,333 for the same period in 1992. SPEED LIMITS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it was discovered that all streets in the city are 25 mph unless otherwise posted.He mentioned that the city is in the process of inventorying the speed limits in the city and to make sure the city has the authority to raise the speed limits where it has been raised.He mentioned that streets in the Peninsula area have been posted at 25 mph. AGCT MEETING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the next AGCT meeting is scheduled for April 29,1993 in the basement of the Library. AWC CONFERENCE /Q3<p /OSJ /£>o- /] //as Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that information has been received on the AWC Conference. GRAPE/HIGHWAY 17 INTERSECTION Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the city has been in contact with the Department of Transportation on ways to improve the Grape and Highway 17 intersection since the traffic still does not warrant a signal.The Department of Transportation has installed some warning signs to reduce the speed limitat the intersection along with flashing lights.The city has removed some shrubbery inorderto increase sight distances. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the intersection belongs to the Department of Transportation and they will determine when a light is to be installed. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 'Tinance Director