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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
March 10,1992
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown, Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Dick
Collier,and Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mrs.Brown moved that the minutes ofthe meeting of February 25 be approved,seconded by
Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Collier,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial and Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills
to A & H Printers.
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 meeting of March 10,1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $269,292.53.
GENERAL FUND $24,281.01
STREET 218.18
STREET REPR/RECON 11,048.01
MID-PENINSULA BLK GR 7.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 12,071.98
WATER/SEWER FUND 3,481.71
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 137,585.38
SANITATION FUND 48,823.33
UNEMPL COMP INS 234.45
CENTRAL SERVICES 10,043.16
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATI 4,476.51
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIO 17.021.81
TOTAL $269,292.53
Prepaid Ciaims: 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
approved in the amount of $10,674.81 for all funds.
GENERAL $5,057.39
WATER/SEWER FUND 25.00
SANITATION FUND 25.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 2.42
DEPOSIT 5.674.81
TOTAL $10,674.81
Checks: Checks 33201 through 33450 issued on February 26, 1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on March 10,1992 in the total amount of $232,081.72.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 28, 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 73343through 73486 inthe
amount of $189,284.02.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 28,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 73487through 73502 inthe
amount of $8,072.11.
PROCLAMATION
Aproclamation was read declaring March 15 -21,1992 as Camp Fire Birthday Week.//3A
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS \0I0l>Finance Department:Warren Taylor,Accountant,was introduced to Council.Lauri Kunes,Utility Clerk,
received a certificate of completion for completing the Dale Carnegie Course.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
a J 1992 CRACK SEALING PROJECT
Staff recommended that the bid for the 1992 crack sealing project be awarded to A &C Repair.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid forthe 1992 crack sealing project be awarded to A &C Repair,
seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
WASHINGTON COMMISSION FOR HUMANITIES GRANT
Dave Kraft,trustee and member of the Board of Commissioners of the Washington Commission for the
Humanities,informed the Council that a grant in the amount of $5,200 for the museum exhibit project at the
Adam East Museum and Art Center was awarded to the city.
RESOLUTION -SPRING FESTIVAL
A resolution was presented which sets forth the city's contribution and participation inthe Spring Festival.
The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 21,22,23, and 24,1992 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY #5 -FIRE SERVICE
Grant County Fire District#5 requested the appointment of two Council members and two staff members
to meet with them to discuss the present and future fire service to the people of Moses Lake and Grant
County.
It was the consensus of the Council to take this request under advisement and contact Grant County Fire
District #5 at a later date.f"^
HAGERTY ZONING VARIANCE APPEAL ~"
Russeli Hagerty is appealing the decision of the Hearing Examiner to deny his request for a zoning variance
to allow the construction of a 6' high fence within the front yard set back of the R-1 zone on Battery Orchard
Tract 38.
Mr.Hagerty stated that they had requested a variance to allow a 6'fence 10'to 15'from street right-of-way
but upon taking measurements,they would like to construct the fence 20' from city right-of-way.
It was pointed outthat the Council could not consider a request to construct a fence 20' from city right-of-
way, it can only consider the appeal of the decision of the Hearing Examiner to deny the request to
construct the fence 10'to 15'from city right-of-way. A different request would have to be heard again by
the Hearing Examiner.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the decision of the Hearing Examiner be affirmed,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which eliminates the option of the Longview Tracts residents to pay a hook up
charge over 20 years and also amends the sewer reimbursement charges to reflect changes in the division
of property and equitably distribute the reimbursement to the properties along Kinder Road,Central Drive,
and Stratford Road.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFT -JAPAN AIR LINES
A resolution was presented which accepts a cash gift of $2,000 from Japan Air Lines.
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The resolution accepting a cash gift of $2,000 from Hideki Nakataand Hisami Nishidome from Japan Air
Lines was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PORTABLE BACKSTOP PURCHASE
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to Council that the purchase of $14,000 worth of
portable backstops from the proposed 1993 capital five year plan be moved up to 1992.In addition to the
purchase of 7 portable backstops,the Commission proposed upgrading two fields on school property in
order to alleviate some of the serious practice field shortage.
Dick Deane,Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission,stated that the community has had input
into these recommendations to Council and the need for the additional ballfields and backstops is critical.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that funds to pay for the backstops could come from the Capital
Improvement Fund.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the $14,000 be made available forthe purchase of portable backstops,
seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
BALLFIELD DEVELOPMENT
The Parkand Recreation Commission has been involved in a ballfield studydesigned to develop a plan that
addresses the city's long and short range ballfield shortages.The Commission has recommended that the
city go with a regional community concept which would make alllevels of playavailableat each individual
complex site and that the long term plan include three regional complexesto service the city within 15 years,
one on the Peninsula,one in the northwest area,and one in the southeast area; a second regional site be
located in the Basin Homes area and additional property be purchased to build a four-plex with allthree
levels of play,a neighborhood park, and incorporate practice fields and competition soccer fields;and ifthe
swimming pool bond issue passes,divert the savings generated from maintenance costs to this project
along with the business license tax increase and the self-help monies to function as a foundation and
continuing fund and make these monies available to develop a regional baseball complex.
Cecil Lee, Parks and Recreation Director,explained the proposed project to the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations for ballfield
development be accepted and be further studied by the Council,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -LATAL
Keith Latal is proposingto construct an additionto an existing garageat 1053 S.Division,identified as Tax
#1941.The area is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential.Division Street is an improved city street and city
waterand sanitarysewer mainsare present inthe right-of-way of Division Street. The Planning Commission
recommended that the requestto build'on unplatted property be granted.
The resolution allowing Keith Latal to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be approved,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed
unanimously.
MOSES LAKE TRAVEL PLAZA PLAT
Patrick Molitor has submitted a final platforthe Moses LakeTravel Plaza Plat located atthe intersectionof
Kittleson Roadand Highway 17.The final platis for a 5.3acre,3 lot subdivision.Lot1 is .496acres insize.
Lot2 is .943acres insize. Lot3 is 3.282 acres in size. The platwill be served with citywaterand sanitary
sewer. The area is zoned C-2, General Commercial and Business.Water and sewer main extensions will
be required to servelots2 and3.Dedication of Kittleson Roadwill be required to andthroughthe plat and
mustbe improved totheendofthe plat,approximately 127 feet.Kittleson Road alignment mustbe resolved
as per the City Engineer's comments.Requirements of the East Columbia Irrigation District must be
addressed prior to recording ofthe final plat.Sidewalk must be constructed onthe southsideof Kittleson
Road adjacent to the plat.Vacation of Kittleson Road through Lot 1 will be required.An easement for
existingutilities must be obtained.The Planning Commissiondeterminedthe plat was incompliance with
all the terms of preliminary plat approval and recommended to the City Council that the final plat be
approved withthe stipulation thatthe comments from the City Engineer be addressed.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AQUATIC CENTER
Gremmer-Ohm,through its estimator, has suggested that it may cost approximately $91,375 to add two
lanes to the competitive facilities atthe newly designed familyaquatic center. The Council should determine
whether or not to add the additional two lanes to the facility.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,explained the changes that would need to be made to the design ifthe
additional two lanes are added to the pool.
Action Taken:Mrs. Brown moved that the proposed aquatic center have a 10 lane competitive pool area,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the bond election date has been established as May 19, a fact sheet has been
drafted,speaking engagements are being established,and a model of the proposed aquatic center is being
built.
SOFTWARE UPGRADE PURCHASE
Staff requested permission to purchase an upgrade to the Engineering Division's CADD system from
Accugraph,which is the only supplier.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the purchase agreement for
the software upgrade to the CADD system,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed unanimously.
HARDWARE UPGRADE PURCHASE
Staff requested permission to purchase an upgrade to the Engineering Division's CADD system from
Accugraph,which is the only supplier.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the purchase agreement for
the upgrade to the CADD system,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m. and the Council met in executive session to discuss labor
relations and litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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