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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
February 11,1992
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese, and Roger
Biallas
Absent:Dick Collier
MINUTES:Mrs.Brown moved that the minutes of the meeting of January28 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.Jackson,and passed with Mr.Biallasabstaining from voting for that portion of the billsto A & H
Printersand Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the billsto Moses Lake Steel Supply and
Faber Industrial.
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 availableto 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 February 11,1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$317,952.12.
GENERAL FUND $37,370.71
STREET 11,158.56
STREET REPR/RECON 1,415.41
STREET IMPROVEMENT 13,761.28
WATER/SEWER FUND 9,653.07
1985 BOND RESERVE 4,400.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 155,344.70
SANITATION FUND 50,949.34
UNEMPL COMP INS 1,173.32
SELF INSURANCE 285.96
CENTRAL SERVICES 12,195.93
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATI 3,640.70
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIO 16.603.14
TOTAL $317,952.12
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccording to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030and the internal control policyapproved by the CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listing which has been made availableto the City Council. The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $9,120.87 for all funds.
GENERAL $675.37
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,330.50
CENTRAL SERVICES 115.00
TOTAL $9,120.87
Checks:Checks 29797 through 29914 issued on January 29, 1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on February 11,1992 in the total amount of $324,537.32.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 31, 1992 having been approved pursuantto the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 72695 through 72836 inthe
amount of $189,622.00.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 31, 1992 having been approved pursuantto the ruleof the City
Council set forth In Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 72837 through 72852 in the
amount of $8,072.12.
\J'PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read which declared February 15-22,1992 as FFA Week./•/?:>
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
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III.CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance -Repeal Warrants - 2nd Reading: An ordinance was presented which repeals the Warrant-•7 uroinance -rcepeai warrants -zna neaair
10 *chapter of the Moses Lake Municipal Code.
ID A Ordinance -Mayor and Council -Single Reading: An ordinance was presented which changes the time of
meeting for the Council from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m.
n aa Ordinance -Finance Department -1st Reading:An ordinance was presented which allows the Finance ^.|£/d ^Director to issue misdemeanor citations.(j
o[p Ordinance -Northwest Energy Code -1st Reading:An ordinance was presented which repeals the
)^Northwest Energy Code as state law now regulates the program.
.r\$7 Ordinance-Definitions -1st Reading:An ordinance was presented which defines Building Official.
*i,A Resolution -Authorization to Sign Checks: A resolution was presented which lists those employees113c?authorized to sign checks on U.S.Bank.
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Purchase Computer Eouipment: Staff requested authorization to purchase an upgrade to the Hewlett
Packard computer system.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
JAL DONATION
Hideki Nakata,Administration Director,and Hisami Nishidome,Senior Director,of Japan AirLines presented
the city with a $2,000 donation.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ^
ORDINANCE -SET BOND ELECTION DATE -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which sets a date for the bond election in relation to the construction of the
family aquatic center.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that legislation has been introduced to allow the special election
date to coincide with the presidential primary election date of May 19, and the legislation should pass. He
distributed the requested changes in the ordinance made by the city's bond counsel.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake providing for the borrowing of a total notto exceed $1,950,000 to
provide funds for the construction,installation, and equipping of recreational facilities,namely a family
aquatic center,in accordance with the approved plan of the City of Moses Lake and issuing and selling of
general obligation bonds and short-term obligations in anticipation thereof to pay such costs,such bonds
to be payable by annual tax levies to be made without limitation as to rate or amount; declaring an
emergency;and providingforthe submission of the proposition of incurring such indebtedness and issuing
such bonds to the qualified voters of the Cityof Moses Lake at a special election to be held on May 19,992,
if the special election in May coincides with the presidential primaryelection,otherwise at a special election
to be held on April 7,1992 was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council on the cost of constructing and equipping the familyaquatic
center.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the architect has estimated it would cost about $100,000 to increase the lanes to
10.This amount does not include any increase in the size of the filter and pump,ifthat is required. He
pointed out that the ordinance only sets the date for the bond election and the amount of the bond issue.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown moved that the ordinance be adopted as amended,seconded by Mr.Reese, and
passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
POLICE/COURT BUILDING ROOF
13 0 Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the installation of anew roof on the Police/Court Building.
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Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
1992 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 1992 crack seal project.jQ/a,/.}
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -BURGETT
Jim Wilson, on behalf of the property owner Elsa Burgett, is proposing to construct a 520 square foot
addition to an existing house located at 1201 Malagaon Tax #3394.This housing development was built
in the 1940's and the 1950's and the area is served with a community well and septic tanks. The area is
zoned R-2, Single Familyand Two Family Residential. The house is over 200 feet from an existing sewer
main.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the request be approved with the
stipulation that a covenant runwith the land for the construction of street and utilityimprovements when the
city determines that they are necessary and/or the property owner be required to participate in an LID for
the required street and utility improvements.
The resolution allowing Elsa A.Burgett to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -JOHNSON
John Johnson has submitted a request to build on property identified as Tax #4113 located at the
intersection of Pheasant Street and Locust Street.There is an existing building which Mr.Johnson would
use as an office building for his construction business.Mr.Johnson wishes to construct a storage building
on an existing foundation.The site is zoned C-2, General Commercial and Business.Full width street
improvements would be required to Locust Street. Water and sanitary sewer mains are present in the right-
of-way of Pheasant Street.The extension of sanitary sewer main would be required on Locust Street.The
Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that,contingent upon approval of the set back
variance by the Hearing Examiner,the request be approved with the stipulation that a record of survey be
required; and,that a covenant run with the land for the construction of street and utility improvementswhen
the city determines that they are necessary and/or the property owner be required to participate inan LID
for the required street and utility improvements.
The resolution allowing John and Desa Johnson to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -RALPH
Robert Chapman, acting on behalf of the seller, Hopkins Partnership, and the purchaser,Steve Ralph, of
property identified as Tax #3380,has submitted a request to build on unplatted property.The land is
located at the intersection of Wapato Drive and Interiake Road. The land is zoned C-2General Commercial
and Business.The purchaser is proposing to construct a store and to also have two radio controlled car
race ways on site. City water and sanitary sewer are available to serve the site. Street and utility
improvements would be required as a condition of preliminary platapproval and/or to serve the site.The
Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the request be approved with the stipulation
that a covenant run with the land for the construction of street and utility improvements when required by
the city and/or the property owner be required to participatein an LID for the required street and utility
improvements,and that the land be platted priorto the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
^_J The resolution allowing Steve and Pamela Ralph to build on unplatted property was read bytitle only.
Mr.Chapman stated that the question of the ownership of property adjacentto Wapato Drivewas discussed
by the Planning Commission.Hedistributed informationshowing that a 30' parcel adjacent to Wapato Drive
is owned by the city and another 30'adjacent to the city property is owned by someone else.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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NEPPEL LANDING SUBLEASE AND AGREEMENT
An Amended Sublease between the Moses Lake Development Task Force and the city with regard to
property leased from Burlington Northern Railroad by the Task Force for Neppel Landing was presented.
Also presented was an agreement forthe use of Neighborhood Self-Help Funds for further improvements
to Neppel Landing. Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the Amended Sublease and
the Agreement.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that there are some loose ends that need to be cleared up
betweenthe railroadand theTask Force Including permission for the subleaseto the city. He recommend
ed that this item be tabled untilthat permission is received.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be tabled until permission to sublease to the city is
received,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the agreement concerning the Neighborhood Self-Help Funds be
tabled,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the contract between the city and the Humane
Society.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that the Humane Society is having financial problems and
one reason is that the county brings in many more animals but pays substantially less than the city.
There was some discussion by the Council and itwas pointed out that one option would be forthe Humane
Society to refuse to accept animals from the county.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallasmoved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Jackson opposed.
PARKING LOT -REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
Staff presented a proposed plan for the parking lot located atThird and Ash.The plan includes 64 parking /****)
spaces and a large area of pavers on the corner of Third and Ash for benches and public use.Discussions
have been held concerning construction of rest rooms,a drinking fountain, and a community directory and
bulletinboard.Access to the site will be from Ash Street, which is one way. No access is proposed from
Third.
There was some discussion by the Council
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the concept forthe parkinglotbe approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
a7 1992 SIDEWALK/STREET LIGHT PILOT PROJECT -REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
Staffrequested Council approval ofthe sidewalkdemonstration projectproposed forthe comer ofAsh and
Third,adjacentto the MAC.The projectwill includethe installation of three street lightsand tree grates.
There was some discussion by the Council on the aesthetics of the project.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the projectbe approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
MCCAW CELLULAR -PERMIT MODIFICATION
McCaw Cellular is requesting a modificationof the permit forthe use of Reservoir3 to allowan additionto
the existing shelter.The addition would be a 6*x 6' slabof concrete 5'deep -2%'above groundand 2%'
below ground.This slab would be used to erect a microwave dish.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the permitbe amended to allowthe construction of the slab and that
Cellular Onepay$2400 a year tothe city,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
ij MOSES LAKE ESTATES -EXTENSION OF UTILITY SERVICES -REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
James P.K.Young,Moses Lake Estates,has requested the extension of city services to his property on
Potato Hill Road.It is recommended that ifthe extra territorial extension ofcity utilities is approved,the
action be conditioned with language indicating that the cost of replacing any utility capacity usedbythe
development would be established at a later date by the City Council.Mr.Young has indicated that he
wouldannex his property immediately if itwere contiguousto the city.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Pearcemoved that utilities be extended to Moses LakeEstates,accordingto the request
of Mr.Young, subject to an extraterritorial utility extention agreement being executed by the developer(s)
and further subject to the understanding that the City Council shall determine, according to and in
conformance with all the discretion and authorityvested inthe City Council,the value ofthe capacities of
the water and sewer systems utilizedby the developer(s) and the manner inwhich the cost of replacingthe
utility capacities used by the develoepr(s)shallbe repaid,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $122,589.54 in sales tax revenue on ^Cf,£
January 31,1992 from November 1991 sales.,,D*^
The city also received $6,158.86 in transient rental income from November 1991.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report for January 1992 was distributed and showed investment income of $31,685.55.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:10 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. and the regular meeting was recon
vened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
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