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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
June 23,1992
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Dick Collier, Richard Pearce, and
Roger Biallas
Absent:JoAn Brown
MINUTES: Mr. Biallas that the minutes of the meeting of June 9 be approved,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimpleabstaining fromvoting forthat portionofthe bills
to Moses Lake Steel Supply and 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 onthe below list as modified bythe Council and noted upon said list
for the Council meeting of June 23, 1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$241,036.08.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 90 PAVER/PARK LOT
PWTF LOAN -STRATFORD
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WATER/SEWER LEASES
PWTF W/S D/S
$19,542.98 SANITATION FUND 17,668.08
9,802.10 SELF-INSURANCE 500.00
2,770.04 CENTRAL SERVICES 16,691.44
110.51 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 18,957.16
43,989.41 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 11,315.76
13,987.37 FIREMANS PENSION 105.19
72.50 LI.GUARANTY 5,600.00
960.88 DEPOSIT 1,530.00
77,383.16 LID #53 241,036.08
TOTAL $241,036.08
i i Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bythe City Manager according to the process established
^-^byMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 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 approved in the amount of $3,256.55 for all funds.
GENERAL $2,141.93
CENTRAL SERVICES 114.62
BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 1.000.00
TOTAL $3,256.55
Checks:Checks 34414 through 34531 issued on June 10,1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on June 23,1992 in the total amount of $264,446.93.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 19,1992 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 74621 through 74790
in the amount of $207,316.77.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Services Department:The following new employees were presented to Council -John
Christensen,Maintenance Worker I,Water Division;Shawn O'Brien,Design Engineer;and Ramiro
Munoz,Engineering Tech I.
I J Police Department:David Sands,Police Officer,was also presented toCouncil.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Surplus Property:Aresolution was presented which declares property surplus and \Q^
authorizes its sale at auction on July 18,1992.
Pole Contact Rental Agreement: Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the iqO
agreement with the PUD which allows the city to utilize the PUD's poles for the installation of a
communication cable from City Hall to the City Shop.
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/Six Year Street Program:The sbcyear street program was presented and July 14 was set as the date
for a public hearing.
.Resolution/Agreement -VARDA Alarm -HvTech Sales &Service: A resolution was presented which
1^i accepts a donation from Hy Tech Sales &Service for aVARDA Alarm at 210 E.Third.AuthorizationVkfrjgHvwasalsorequestedfortheCityManagertosignanagreementwithHyTechSales&Service for the
placement of a VARDA Alarm at 210 E.Third.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,
and passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
FIRE TRUCK
At the last meeting staff recommended that the bid on the new ladder truck be awarded to Cascade
Fire Equipment.After considerable discussion concerning the cost,need,and new vs used
equipment,the Council tabled the item.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the fire truck bids be brought off the table,seconded by Mr.
Biallas,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed.
Mr.Reese stated that the ladder truckwould not bea good investment.This truck would not be a first
response vehicle;it will be used mainly as a training device;will it be able to maneuveraround in the
alleys. He suggested the city purchase the laddertruck from Grant County 5 and use it fortraining.
The city could then purchase a new pumper that could be used as a first response vehicle.
Mr.Pearce stated that he was not in favor of purchasing the ladder truck from Grant County 5 plus
an additional pumper as the possible cost savings would be offset by the need to hire additional
personnel.He was interested in looking at used fire equipment that occasionally comes available.
Elvis Swisher,Fire Chief,stated that the ladder truck with an elevated stream is required by the
Washington State Survey and Ratings Bureau because some of the large buildings,such as the
hotels,motels,nursing homes,etc.,require a 4,000 gallon per minute fire flow.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the various types of equipment.f~\
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the bid be awarded to Cascade Fire Equipment,seconded by
Mr. Biallas,and passed with Mr.Reese and Mr.Jackson opposed.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
SIDEWALK SALE &BREAKFAST
The Moses Lake Business Association requested the use of the sidewalks for a sidewalk sale on
Friday and Saturday,August 14&15,1992.They also requested the closure of Ash Street fromThird
Avenue to the alley from 5 a.m.to 11 a.m. on Friday for the Kiwanis breakfast.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr. Collier,and passed
unanimously.
,,A SERRA-BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
Roger Serra, 1409 W.Lakeside,requested permission to construct an addition to his home on Tax
#4509.
It was the consensus of the Council that the request be referred to the Planning Commission.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FIREWORKS -SINGLE READING O
An ordinance was presented which restricts the discharge of fireworks to July 4 between 9 a.m.and
11 p.m.
The ordinance restricting the discharge of common fireworks in 1992 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the ordinance be passed on a single reading and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -ALEA GRANT APPLICATION
A resolution was presented which authorizes the city to apply for funding assistance for an Aquatic
Lands Enhancement Account Wetlands Stewardship project.If the funding were approved,the city
would acquire the wetlands on Pelican Horn extending north of I-90and the wetlands on Pelican Horn
in the vicinity of Division Street and Pioneer Way.
The resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for an aquatic lands enhancement
account (ALEA)project to the Department of Natural Resources was read by title only.
\^J Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION •ISSUANCE OF BONDS
A resolution was presented which provides for councilmanic bonds to cover the costs of downtown
improvements and for expansion of the Parkand Recreation Department's maintenance shop and to
complete the acquisition of property for a headquarters fire station and/or to acquire property for a
satellite fire station.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that this resolution would allow the city to reimburse itself
for any expenses incurred.
The resolution of the City of Moses Lake, Grant County,Washington authorizing the issuance of
limited tax (councilmanic)general obligation bonds of the City of Moses Lake for the costs of down
town improvements and for expansion of the Park and Recreation Department's maintenance shop
for the City of Moses Lake and to complete the acquisition of property for a headquarters fire station
and/or to acquire property for a satellite fire station; creating a capital project fund authorizing
interfund loans from time to time from the self insurance fund and/or the equipment rental fund in
anticipation of issuance of such bonds;and complying with requirements of the United States
Treasury to enablerepayment of such loans from proceeds ofsuch bonds hereafter issued bythe City
of Moses Lake was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce movedthatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BALLFIELDS
The Parkand Recreation Commission recommended that staff investigate and secure an option to
purchase the property necessary to develop a ballfield complex in the Basin Homes area.
Cecil Lee, Parkand Recreation Director,showed the areaunder consideration and explained what is
proposed to be developed.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to investigate and advise Council of the
possibility of acquiring property in the Basin Homes area fora ballfield complex,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY -MCCOSH PARK -JAYCEES
The Moses Lake Jaycees are sponsoring a "Child Safety Day"in McCosh Parkon July 4,1992.A part
of this activity is a Skipper's food and drink concession booth.Skipper's would retain all the
proceeds from the concession.Although the request to use the park comes from a non-profitgroup,
the commercial activity is provided by a profit-making business which will need approval from the
Council.
Greg Orman,Jaycees,stated that the request for a Skipper's food and drink concession booth has
been withdrawn and the Jaycees will operate a canned pop concession only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the staff work with the Jaycees to provide a non-profit
concession in McCosh Park in conjunction with the "Child Safety Day, on July 4,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUESTS TO SELL FIREWORKS
Requeststo sell fireworks were received from the Moses Lake Basketball Boosters,Moses Lake Little
League,Moses Lake Band Boosters,and Matt and Dayna Jennings.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the requests be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
IAC/FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER FUNDING C^
Inorderforthe cityto receivethe $300,000 IAC grant,the city would have to construct, renovate, or
rehabilitate the city's swimming facilities and incorporate the amenities included in the original
application,including a zero depth recreational swimming poolwith waterslides, sand volleyball
courts,sand play areas,sun decks,and grassy sunning areas.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city could use a lease option or lease-lease back
which would mean the city would not necessarily haveto use its reserve funds. He pointed outthat
funding this project wouldhaveno impacton water,sewer,orstreet projects.The onlyimpactwould
be on those projects funded with the General Fund and only possibly future park or recreation
projects.
Mr.Reese stated that he felt the original plan should be kept and if funding is available,should be
constructed.
Mr.Biallasstated that he would be opposed to spending $600,000to rehabilitate the existing pool.
He felt the aquatic center would do all the things envisioned such as economic development,
enhancement of the quality of life,increase in tourism,etc.
Mr.Pearce felt that the rejection of the bond was not a rejection of the pool but the way to fund it.
He felt the original plan should be done.
Mr.Collier also felt the Council should commit itself to this project.
Mr.Jackson stated that Mrs.Brown did not want to see all the city's funds tied up into one project f\
to the exclusion of other projects.
Mr.Rimple stated that ofthe numerous people who havetalked to him only one person was opposed
to the Council proceeding with the aquatic center.He felt this project would give a big boostto the
city.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the city accept the IAC grant and commit to a project that
containsall the elements submitted in the city's grant application and commit financially tothe family
aquatic center concept,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed with Mr.Jackson opposed.
CENTENNIAL AMPHITHEATER -DRESSING ROOMS
The Tourism and Community Events Coordinator has recommended that the city purchase a
recreational vehicle for use as a dressing room at the Centennial Amphitheater.Performers for this
year's concert series are requiring the use of a secure changing room near the staging area. This
changing room must contain functional toilet facilities and air conditioning.Staff recommended that
the city acquire a used travel trailerand use a portion of the hotel/motel tax as a funding source.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was felt that a travel trailer would be better than a
motor home.There was some discussion about the size of the vehicle and it was felt that it should
be bigger than 20'.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to spend up to $6,000,plus taxand license,
for a travel trailer for use as a dressing room at the Centennial Amphitheater,seconded by Mr.
Jackson, and passed unanimously.f)
KNOLLS VISTA PARK RESTROOMS
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a license with the School District for
property in the vicinity of Knolls Vista Park for the location of restrooms to be constructed using
neighborhood self-help funds.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the license,seconded
by Mr. Collier,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AWC SEMINAR
The Planning and Zoning Institute will consider growth management and will be held in Moses Lake /OO^
on July 24,1992.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reportedthat the city will receive $158,608.47 from April sales tax
receipts on June 30. This is a cumulative 7.44%increase over the same period in 1991.
The city will also receive $8,065.30 from transient rental income on June 30, 1992. This is a
cumulative 16.28%increase over the same period last year.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m.andthe Councilmet inanexecutive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.andthe regular meetingwasreconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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