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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Decembers,1992
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown,Dick Collier,Richard Pearce,Bill Reese,and Roger Biallas
Absent:Daryl Jackson
MINUTES:Mrs. Brown moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 24, 1992 be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims 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 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 December 8, 1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$257,565.94.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE.
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030and the internal control policyapproved by the CityCouncilhave 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 $13,154.76 for all funds.
$35,982.67 SANITATION FUND 1,549.71
5,523.01 UNEMPL COMP INS 328.18
4,929.29 SELF-INSURANCE 356.61
75,983.54 CENTRAL SERVICES 6,718.48
719.96 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 11,508.66
10,250.09 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 57,376.22
46,339.52 TOTAL $257,565.94
GENERAL $812.53 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,209.21
WATER/SEWER FUND 5,765.11 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 38.18
SANITATION FUND 5,176.73 DEPOSIT 153.00
TOTAL $13,154.76
Checks:Checks 35835 through 36068 issued on November 25,1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on December 8,1992 in the total amount of $268,112.51.
Payroll:The payroll issued on November 30,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 76761 through 76776inthe
amount of $8,149.25.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December4,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 76777through 76929inthe
amount of $164,356.03.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Charles Cox was recognized for his service on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission from 1984
to 1992.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Park and Recreation Department:Mary Cunnington was presented with an Aquatic Managers Training
Certification.
Wellness Committee:Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Washington State Governor's
Council on Physical Fitness,Health,and Sports has established the Golden Apple Award to recognize
excellence in promoting physical fitness and health.This award,in the work sitecategory,was presented
bythe Governor's Council to the City of Moses Lake atthe Evergreen Everwell conference which brings
together a largestate-wide group of work site wellness coordinators.
This award was presented tothe City of Moses Lake because oftheWellness program the city hasinitiated
and operated for its employees for thelast several years.Marlene Fry isthe city's Wellness Coordinator and
operatesthe program withthe assistance of an employee committee.
The awardwas presented to the Mayor and Council.
Mayor Rimple thanked Marlene Fry fpr herwork and efforts onthe Wellness Committee.
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III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
^TAXI REGULATIONS
H. A. Walker,owner of the Grant County Taxi,requested the Council amend the taxi regulations to allow
former felons to drive ataxi./""^
A motion was made and passed to bring this item off the table.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that taxi regulations are set by the local jurisdictionsand some
jurisdictions, after a number of years, allow felons to drive a taxi.
There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to bring back an ordinance allowing a
felonto drive a taxi after 10 years and afterthe PoliceChief has interviewed and approved the applicant.
|REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -HERALD
The Columbia Basin Herald requested the use of the city parking lot on Saturday,December 19 from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. for the Here Comes Santa Christmas Auction.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request be brought off the table,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Pedersen,representing the Herald,stated that they would like to use the back half of the lot and
preferred this location asthey feltthe auction should take place closeto the merchants who are participating
in the project.
The Council discussed the problem of movement of vehicles in the parking lot while the auction was taking
place and the possibility of alternate sites.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to use the city's parking lot for the Here Comes Santa /"-v
Christmas Auction on December 19 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.be granted provided the auction is held in the ^
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plaza area,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY -HIRAI
Paul and Virginia Hirai have requested the city sell them Tax #3744 &Tax #3934 located on Marina Drive
near Lee Street for $2,300.
Staff was directed to determine a fairand equitable price for the property.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be directed to determine the value ofTax #3744 &Tax #3934
for the purpose of declaring the property surplus,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1992 BUDGET -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1992 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1992 budget,redistributing and renaming certain funds,accounts,or
departments,and closing certain funds or accounts for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by
title only.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Brownmoved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND SEWER REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the application process and fee for a sewer permit.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Sewer Regulations"was
read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first readingofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -PERS TRUST FUND
A resolutionwas presented which discontinues adding additional amounts to the PERS Trust Fund.
The resolutiondiscontinuing the additionof funds into"PERSTrust Fund"625 duringthe fiscal year of 1993
and future years untildetermined necessary was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
WELL 14
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for sealing off the screens that were installed inWell 14 above
the vantage formation.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for the repair of Well 14,seconded
by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -HAYDEN ESTATES PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Columbia Northwest Engineering has submitted a preliminary plat for a 43 lot Planned Unit Residential
Development District to be located offthe intersectionof Nelson and CloverDrive.The areais zoned R-1,
Single Family Residential,and will 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 proponentis requesting a subdivision variance to allow a 50'right-of-way for all streets except for the
entrance.Streets would be constructed 36 foot curb to curb.
A planned development district overlay zone change is being requested to allow deviations to the corner
lot exterior side yard setback to allow a 15'setback instead of a 25'setback,deviations to the rear yard
K^__J setback to allow a 15'setback Instead ofa 25'setback,and deviations totheside yard setback to allow a
5'setback instead of a 7'setback.
The Planning Commission recommended thatthe Hayden Estates Planned Unit Residential Development
District Preliminary Plat andthe variance be approved with the stipulation thatthe developer contribute up
to $3,000 towards the signal atthe intersection of Highway 17and Nelson andthatthe money be refunded
if the signal is not constructed within the next 10 years.
An ordinance was presented whichestablishes the Planned Unit Residential Development District No.3 for
Hayden Estates.
The ordinance creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses
Lake Municipal Code 18.22.020 (8)and Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the ordinance be amended to include the developer pay $3,000 to the
city atthis time toward thecostofthe signal at Nelson and Highway 17and that the monies be refunded
after 10 years ifthe signal has not be constructed,and the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DARE CONTRACTS -WARDEN AND ROYAL CITY
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Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign inter-local cooperative agreements with Royal
School District 160and WardenJoint Consolidated School District 146-161 for the provision of the DARE
program.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown movedthatthe City Manager be authorized to sign the agreements,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
MUSEUM/ART CENTER
TheAdamEast Museum and Art Center Director has proposed thatthe Center be made available to groups
for meetings,receptions,and small parties for a fee of$125.Of this $125,$75 would gotoward museum
programs and $50 would be usedto cover staffing andcleaning costs.
There wassome discussion bythe Council and itwas pointed outthat provision will have to be made for
insurance coverage from the groups using the museum.
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\1°The city received $181,754.62 from sales tax on November 30,1992.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the proposal be approved and staff be directed to bring back a final
agreement document,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously.
DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -MCDONALDS
McDonald's has requested a variance to the driveway setback from interiorlot lines fortheir new restaurant
at Kittleson Road & Highway 17.McDonald's is requesting a 5'setback on each side of the driveway
instead of the required20' since the drivewayisina flag lotand there is limitedaccessalong KittlesonRoad
to the new driveway location.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the driveway would be within the"pole"area of the flag
lot and it is only 45' wide. The driveway would be 35'wide which leaves only 5' on each side of the
driveway. Ifthe variance is granted it moves the driveway an additional 15'away from the intersection of
Kittleson and Highway 17.
Mr.Pearce was concerned that this variance may not be in the best interest of the community and the best
use of the property and streets.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,pointed out that,according to the ordinance,the Council must find that
this variance would be in the best interests of the community and a traffic hazard would not be created by
the granting of the variance.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that this item be tabled until more information is presented,seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mrs. Brown opposed.
ANNEXATION -LAKELAND
Grant &Helen Yost,Lakeland Development,have submitted a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation
Proceedings and a Petition for Annexation with regard to a portion of Farm Unit98 located in a portion of
the SW Ya of Section 24. The area is approximately 34.38 acres and fronts upon Highway 17 and Nelson
Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that January 26 be set as the date to consider the annexation and that
itbe referred to the PlanningCommission fortheir recommendation,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed
unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
LIBRARY PARKING LOT DESIGN
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that he met with the Library Board of Trustees to discuss the
designs forexpansion of the library parkinglot. The preferreddesign keeps the existing drivewayand small
parking lottowards the rearofthe library.The problemof lighting was also discussed and itwas suggested
that the decorative light poles be used.
Itwas recommended that the half cent sales tax funds be used forthis project ifthe Council is in favor of
it.
Bob Jamison wanted to know ifthe projectis even goingto be done and he felt that additional parking is
needed at the libraryas well as better lighting.
Brad Lucas read a letterfrom Dr.Ruby who was infavorof additional parkingand lighting due to increased
use of the library and the need forsafety. He stated that the library use is increasingand provision needs
to be made for that increased use.
Ron Bollen urged the Council to take action to build additional parking.
Chris Dexter statedthata group of children meet atthe library onTuesdaysandmanytimesthey haveto
parkacross the street and the parking lotis dark.Hewas in favor of the additional parking and lighting.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe proposed plan for 24 additional parking spaces at the library be
approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
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ll£v"Tne cftv a,so receJved $10,942.36 from transient rental income on November 30,1992.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $65,746.72 in investment income for November 30, 1992.
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COUNCIL MEETING
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Decembers,1992
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,recommended that the Council meeting of December 22 be continued
to December 30 or 31 in order for the city to clean up some items before the end of the year.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a Planned Growth Committee meeting has been scheduled
for December 10 and all Council members have been invited to attend.
LIBRARY -MAINTENANCE AND USE AGREEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the c'rty has received a new maintenance and use agreement
from the North CentralRegional Library.City staff will be attending a meeting of the North Central Regional
Library in Wenatchee on Thursday,December 17 at 1 p.m. to discuss this and other concerns.
The regular meetingwas recessed at9 p.m.andthe Council met inan executive sessionto discuss litigation
and personnel matters. The executive meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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