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1992 07 144651 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE July 14,1992 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown,Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Dick Collier,Richard Pearce,and Roger Biallas MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 23 be approved,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed unanimously. [^J APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed with Mr.Rimpleabstaining fromvotingforthat portion ofthe bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply. 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 availableto 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 July 14,1992 forthe funds listed below are approved in the amount of $914,840.15. GENERAL FUND STREET STREET REPR/RECON STREET IMPROVEMENT WATER/SEWER FUND 1985 BOND REDM 1990 BOND REDM WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by ^Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and theinternal control policy approved bytheCity 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$59,236.47 for all funds. U $18,428.04 SANITATION FUND 55,870.57 16,391.67 SELF-INSURANCE 4,605.00 1,221.79 CENTRAL SERVICES 25,719.70 23,055.39 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 20,409.60 58,047.64 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 58,417.06 472,498.85 FIREMANS PENSION 68.57 36,921.16 DEPOSIT 9,360.00 113,825.11 TOTAL $914,840.15 GENERAL $21,063.05 WATER/SEWER FUND 4,697.77 PWTFW/S D/S 27,087.29 SANITATION FUND 4,954.03 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,368.27 EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATION 64.15 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 1.91 TOTAL $59,236.47 Checks:Checks 34411 through 34663 issued on June 24,1992 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on July 14,1992 in the total amount of $244,292.63. Payroll:The payrollissued on June 30,1992 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 74791 through 74823 in the amount of $8,149.25. Payroll:The payroll issued on July 2,1992 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 74824 through 74996 in the amount of $181,910.55. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None III.CONSENT AGENDA Accept Work -1992 Crack Sealing Project:A&CRepairs has completed construction of the 1992 crack JQfJ -A sealing project.The work should be accepted by Council. Resolution -Accept Easement -Port/Rocket Research:A resolution was presented which accepts an /0 A* easement from the Port of Moses Lake for a portion of the utilities to be installed to serve Olin/Rocket Research Company/Takata. Resolution - Accept Easement -Molltor:A resolution was presented which accepts an easement from /0/3 Patrick &Judy Molltorfor water/sewer lines on the Moses Lake Travel Plaza Plat. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. )0^ 4652 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 July 14,1992 IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -GROWTH MANAGEMENT FUNDS The Washington State Department of Community Development sent a letter to the city outlining the distribution of funds allocated by the legislature for the implementation of the Growth Management Act. Grant County will receive $148,443 which will bedistributed asnegotiated between the county and cities in f) Grant County. No action by Council was necessary or taken. ,,PUBUCTRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA \The Public Transportation Benefit Area committee submitted information concerning public transportation in this area and requested the city request from Grant County a Public Transportation Improvement Conference.This conference is the first step in bringing feasible public transportation to the area. Itwas requested that Gail Davis, representative of the PTBA, be at the next meeting and that staff draft a resolution requesting the conference.It was pointed out that it will take approximately 2 years for the formation of a PTBA,which would be county-wide and funded by a tax. //11 SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION A resolution was presented which lists the streets proposed to be improved using federal and state highway funds. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments so the public hearing was closed. The resolution adopting the six year street construction program for 1993-1998 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS „qD ORDINANCE -ISSUE OF UMITED G.O.BONDS -SINGLE READING \\11 300 An ordinancewas presented which authorizes the issuance and sale of limited tax general obligation bonds and authorizes the purchase of such bonds.The proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used to pay the costs of installing pavers,curbs,gutters,street light pads and decorative tree grates in the downtown area,pay the cost of improving the lot on the comer of Ash and Third,and pay the cost for renovating the city's Park and Recreation Department's maintenance shop. The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake authorizing the issuance and sale of its limited tax general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,200,000;specifying the terms,date,interest rates, maturities, and form thereof; pledging to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds from regulartax levies;establishing a special bond redemption fund;accepting a proposal forthe purchase of such bonds; and amending the 1992 budget was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallasmoved that the ordinance be passed on a single reading,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -NUISANCES An ordinance was presented which enacts a new nuisance law for the city. The Council should consider the height maximum of weeds and vegetation and the penalty for violation of the ordinance. The ordinance repealingChapter 8.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Nuisances"and enacting Chapter 8.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Nuisances"was read by titleonly. There was some discussion on the heights of weeds, dust problems ifweeds are plowed under, etc. ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first readingof the ordinance be tabled until the next meeting, seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -EMPLOYMENT -SALE OF BONDS A resolution was presented which retains special counsel forcertain services in connection with the limited tax general obligation bond issue. n n u u 4653 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 July 14, 1992 The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,retaining special counsel for certain services in connection with the authorization,issuance,and sale of approximately $1,200,000 limited tax general obligation bonds,and approving an employment contract was read bytitle only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS 1992 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 1992 street overlay project. Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed unanimously. III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -SERRA jljfo -/, Roger Serra requested permission to build an addition to his house located on Tax #4509 at 1709 W. Lakeside.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential. All city improvements are in.The Planning Commission recommended that the request be granted. The resolution allowing Rogelio C. and Eleanor M. Serra to build on unplatted property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -EL SENDERO DELACRUZ CHURCH y/j^-/\ The El Sendero DeLaCruz Church requested permission to construct an addition to the existing church located on Tax #442B and the southerly 374' of Battery Orchard Tract 24 at 2227 Peninsula Drive.All city \_)improvements are in.The Planning Commission recommended that the request be granted. The resolution allowing the El Sendero DeLaCruzChurch to build on unplatted property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ORDINANCE -REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which established two handicapped parking spaces at the Senior Center, per a request from the Senior Center. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Pearce, and passed unanimously. AQUATIC CENTER Brian Higgins,13234 Road 5SE,Moses Lake,stated that he was not happy with the management of city /u06 government.He pointed out that less than 20% of the registered voters were in favor of the bond issue. He stated that Swedberg Pool is structurally sound and should be updated.He felt that other items should be addressed first such as traffic on Stratford,schools,wells,etc. Clay Crook, 431 Northshore, stated that he was in favor of the pool but the majority of the people voted against it.Taking money from other funds should not be done. Brenda Teals,311 Northshore,commended the Council for their vision and leadership on the pool issue. She pointed out that the bond issue was whether or not to raise property taxes to pay for the pool.The citizens did not want to do that so the Council is not paying for the pool that way. Roberta Brown, 827 S.Keifer,stated that she is opposed to the aquatic centeras she feltthe money should be used for schools and streets. /3> /OJ2? 4654 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 July 14,1992 Dick Hansen,952 Laguna,was opposed to using other city funds to build the aquatic center. David Kean, 721 Market, felt that schools should come before the pool. Darrel Olson, Box 4803, Mae Valley Road, felt that the aquatic center would be a real asset but was concerned aboutthe funding of the pool. He feltthat using reserve funds and investment funds would mean that the city could do no other projects. He also felt that a covered pool would be a better option. Judy Warnick,231 Road OSE,stated that they own property directly across the street from McCosh Park.(~) She was in favor of the aquatic center.She stated that buses from Royal City,Wilson Creek, and Warden bringchildrento Moses Laketo swim inthe poolatthe presenttime. She feltthat even more people would come to the aquatic center. The aquatic center would provide additional facilities forthe youth of Moses Lake and youth who are busy don't have time to commit crimes. Holly Sparks, 233 Carswell,was opposed to the aquatic center because of the schools,its location in McCosh Park,and the city cannot afford it.She feltthe moneycould be used for other recreational facilities or perhaps the project could be scaled down. Bob Hansen,1828 Fairway,felt that the city should have purchased the water slide instead of trying to build a new aquatic center in a park that is already overburdened. Art Carr, 305 Belmont,stated that the no vote on the aquatic center should be respected. Larry Godden,2909 Lakeside,stated that he was in favor of the pool. He felt the Council could make solid decisions on financing. He also pointed out that the Council has nothing to do with the school bond issues. Greg Hill,1404 Lakeway,stated that this meeting is a part of the process concerning a new pool and he did not feel a finaldecision had yet been made aboutthetype of facility proposed and hoped that citizenswould remain involved. Dick Deane, 223 Lakeshore Drive,stated that he is on the Park and Recreation Commission and through studies and surveys a need has been shown for outlet activities for children. He pointed out that the Safe Schools Committee has also determined that children in Moses Lake need things to do.The proposed aquatic center and ballfieldswould provide activities for children. He commended the Council forwishing to provide facilities for the community. Mike Smith,6956 6.2 NE,and a property owner in Moses Lake, felt that the no vote should be honored. He felt the money proposed to be used for the aquatic center could be used for ballfields. Tony St. Onge,9417 Naples,coach of the Manta Ray Swim Team,stated that whether or not the aquatic center is built the swim team will nether win nor lose.He pointed out that the city would gain from this facility and that the number one recreational activity in the summer is swimming.He pointed out that throughout the meetings on the aquatic center,most people were in favor of the project. He also hoped that people would get involved, not just in the aquatic center but in other things as well. Joe Aiken, 903 Juniper, felt that the vote was no but that people should stay involved and try to determine what type of facility is wanted. Bill McBee, 477 Bluff Drive,was concerned about the economics of the project and about spending the funds at this time. Rebecca Minor,212 Manzanita,stated thatthe low-income children would not be ableto afford the entrance fees to the pool. The aquatic center would be a nice addition to the community but there are many other things that are needed. Mr.Pearce pointed out that the city has taken on the responsibilityof providingrecreational opportunities forthe citizens including boat docks,the amphitheater, the ice skating rink,and the swimming pool. He pointed out that the standards for pools have changed since Swedberg Pool was constructed including handicapped accessibility,safety and liability.He felt it was better to spend the extra funds to have a new poolfor20 yearsthan to refurbish the old poolwhich may last5 to 10years. The Councildecided to accept the grantfrom IAC fora new swimming facility which must includeamenitiesoutlinedinthe grantapplication such as the 0 depth area, water slides, etc. The people giving out the grants know that those amenities are what people want. Mr.Biallas pointed out that the City Manager implements the policy set by the City Council and should not take the heat forthose decisions. Hefelta City Council has the responsibility to provideforthe recreational and cultural needs of its citizens. The city providestennis courts, boat launches, parks, outdoor theaters, ice skating,museum,bicycle races,arts and crafts festivals,swimming,etc.Not everyone in the cityuses all these amenities but they are providedto meet the diverse interests of the citizens of the city without regard to the percentage of people using them. The funds forthese amenities are all publicfunds and the Council must determine how those funds arespent. The majority ofthe Council voted to continuewiththe aquatic center project and felt it was a good decision. n n KJ u KJ 4655 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 5 July 14, 1992 Mrs.Brownpointed out that she is In favorofthe aquatic center withthe conditionthat itwould not further tax the citizens and as long as it would not affect other programs. Charles Dickinson,1213 Gary,wanted to know how the $300,000was designated for swimming facilities. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the grant was made available through the Inter-Agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation and the application for the grant was for improvements to the city's swimming facilities. Mr.Jackson pointed out that he was in favor of the aquaticcenter but the reason he voted against itwas because of the no vote on the bond issue. He stated that the city needs to progress and he pointed out that the last time a building bond issue was passed was when the citizensvoted to pay for 10%of the construction of Frontier.He felt that something needs to be done to increase citizen awareness. Mr.Pearce pointed outthatthe cityhas been very well managedoverthe past 10 yearsorso andthe city is not broke and can afford the aquatic center. Steve Rimple,2047 Belair,felt that the poolwould be a greatthing. Hedid not feel people should come to one meetingto express a negative viewpoint but shouldcome to all the meetingsand get involved. Jerry Janke,103 Schilling,was concerned aboutthe cost ofthe aquatic centerandthe fact thatthe Council may go ahead with the project in spite of the no vote on the bond issue. Mr.Rimple stated that he has been taking a lot of abuse over this issue and he pointed out that he has served the city forover 23 years. Ten years ago when he was first elected to the Council the city budget was about $9 million andvery few peopleattended the budget meetings. Nowitisa$35 million budget and still very few people show up. The Council presented the concept of the aquatic center to the citizens of Moses Lake and scheduled meetings,met with service groups, and used the media to explain the project and there were still numerous misconceptions about what the city was going to do or wanted to do. He pointed out that the Council has the responsibilityto protect the city's infrastructureand the pool is partof that infrastructure.Recommendations were solicited from staff on how the proposed aquatic center could be funded.The funding plan as presented by city staff to Council was recommended by the City Manager and the Finance Director.The IAC grant offered to the city and accepted by the Council gives the city two years to decide whether to build the aquatic center and what type of amenities to include. Letters & petitions in support of the aquatic center were received from Nancy and Bill Bailey, Carolyn Goodman,Robert Trask, Tiena Anderson,Tim Cooper, and Ken Leighton-Boster. X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS AQUATIC CENTER DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Mr.Rimple suggested that a committee be formedto look intothe concept ofthe aquatic center, see ifthe Council missed anything,check into costs, and see what kind of conclusions they reach. Therewas some discussionbythe Council anditwas suggested that Jerry Thaut,Asst.Park and Recreation Director,be the city's representative on this committee. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe cityhasone yearto get plans and specifications on line so the committee should not take more than 3 to 4 months.He recommended that Gremmer Ohm and Mr. Cary be involved in this process. JamesA.Whitaker,City Attorney,recommended thattherebe a definite time line and end point andthat it be made clear what those are. XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS GROWTH MANAGEMENT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed Information on growth management.The County Commis-JOPz* sioners haveaskedthe City Councils for their position on countydensity instead of ft comingfrom the staff of the cities. There was some discussion anditwasthe consensusofthe Council thatthe City Manager be retained in his position as representative on the Growth Management Committee.It was pointed out that the Association of Grant CountyCities andTownshavegoneon record insupportofadensityofone residential unit per40 acres in the county.It was suggestedthat any changeinthe density should be discussed at the next Association of Grant CountyCities andTowns meeting.It was determined that until further notice the City Manager would continue to press for nolessthanthe 1 in 10density requirement. //&•> iirt ^02 4656 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 July 14,1992 ASSOCIATION OF GRANT COUNTY CITIES &TOWNS Warden will be hosting the next meeting,whichwill be a barbecue, ofthe Association ofGrant County Cities and Towns on Thursday,July 30, 1992 at 7 p.m. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dick Deane's term is up on the Park and Recreation Commission and he is requesting re-appointment. INVESTMENT REPORT The investment report showed earnings of $69,109.49 for the month of June. LARSON WATER SYSTEM -CONTAMINATION Information was distributed concerning a meeting scheduled on July 20 about the wellfield contamination on the base and the progress in identifying the contamination site and methods to clean up the water. REVENUE LEDGER The revenue ledger through June was distributed. The regular meeting was recessed at 10:20 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ATTEST: