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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
January 28, 1992
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Dick Collier,and
Roger Biallas
Absent:Bill Reese
OATH OF OFFICE
Dick Collier was sworn in as the new Councilman.
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 14 be approved,seconded by
Mrs. Brown, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mrs.Brown, and passed with Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to A & H
Printersand Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the billsto Moses Lake Steel 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 on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of January 28, 1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$310,026.42.
GENERAL FUND $30,635.50
STREET 8,480.94
EQUIPMENT LEASES 2,770.06
WATER/SEWER FUND 14,959.30
1985 BOND REDM 207,518.98
1990 BOND REDM 6,762.86
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 958.50
W/S LEASES 960.89
SANITATION FUND 4,710.03
SELF INSURANCE 87.50
CENTRAL SERVICES 16,477.26
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATI 13,111.54
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIO 2.593.06
TOTAL $310,026.42
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccording 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 $14,510.90 for all funds.
GENERAL $5,810.90
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATI 8.700.00
TOTAL $14,510.90
Checks:Checks 29643 through 29796 issued on January 15,1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 28,1992,1991 in the total amount of $196,866.31.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 17,1992 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 72559 through 72694 in the
amount of $153,394.74.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read which declared February as American Heart Month.J/32
I.CITIZEN INPUT
CATS
Joan Hosszu, 318 DaleRoad, stated that she has eight cats and the city ordinance only allows fourin a
residential zone.She has lived at this address for only two years. At one time the cats got loose and a
distraught neighbor informedthe police. The Building Official has sent a letterstating she has 30 days to
get rid ofthe cats. She did notwantto have hercats destroyed and wanted to know ifshe could havethree
months to find homes for the cats.
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Municipal Code allows forthree adult animals in an R-1,
Residential Zone.Ifthe animals are not removed within 30 days,a citation will be written.
There was some discussion by the Council on the amount of time Mrs.Hosszu could be given to take care
of the problem.
Jim Whltaker,City Attorney, stated that the infractionnotice would be heard in Municipal Court.Since the
city has court once a month,and she is given 14 days to reply,the court date would not be set until April.
Mr.Gavinski pointed outthat the city could dismiss the infraction if the purpose for which the infraction f^S
notice was written was taken care of.
Staff was directed to work with Mrs.Hosszu on the problem.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance - Definitions - 2nd Reading: An ordinance was presented which provides a definition of City
Engineer.
Ordinance - Repeal Warrants -1st Reading: An ordinancewas presented which repealstheWarrant chapter
of the Moses Lake Municipal Code.
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,r)i)lj?Resolution -Accept Donation -Walker:Aresolution was presented which accepts a Mossberg 12 gauge
'shot gun from William Walker to the Moses Lake Police Department.
iqi\to Resolution -Accept Contributions for DARE Program:Aresolution was presented which accepts donations
for the DARE Program received in 1991.
IqOjIp Deferred Compensation Plan:Authority was requested for the City Manager to sign the amended Deferred
'Compensation Plan with The Hartford.
.And Bill Burke Marketing:Request forCouncil to ratify City Manager's execution of a contract with Bill Burkel&'"Marketing for professional services for the summer concert series.^-n
jj/i TIB Grant -Vallev Road:Request for authorization to apply for aTransportation Improvement Board grant
for improvements to Valley Road.
,/of Museum Grant:Request for acceptance of a $5,200 grant from the Washington Commission for the
'Humanities and direction on howto fund the remainder ofthe program which is short by $2,210 sincethe
grant was only 70% of the cost of the program.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS -None
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
CONCESSION AGREEMENT -MOSES LAKE YOUTH
Authoritywas requested forthe CityManagerto sign the concession agreement with Moses LakeYouth for
1992.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had made some changes totheagreement approved by
the Park and Recreation Commission in order to clarify some language.He pointed outthatthereis no
substantivechanges and requestedthe Council approvethis amended agreement.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved thatthe City Manager be authorized to sign the amended agreement,
seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
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DRAG BOAT RACES
The FraserValley Drag Boat Association and the Columbia Basin Drag Boat Association are requesting the
use of Cascade Park for the drag boat races to be held August 1 and 2,1992.This request changes the
race date from the traditional mid-May to the first weekend of August.This date appears to be a good
weekend to hold the race as there are no major events scheduled. Both the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the Tourism Commission have reviewed and approved of the use and the date change.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the request be granted along with the stipulations requested by the
Park and Recreation Commission,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ABANDON EASEMENT -LEVINSON ESTATE
EnaT. Bond has requested the partial abandonment of a sixty foot utilityeasement located on Tax #4527.
The proposed abandonment would release a portion of the sixty foot easement and retain only a portion
of the utility easement needed to service the existing sewer and water lines. Ms. Bond is requesting the
abandonment in order to allow the property to be developed.Staff recommended that a fifty foot utility
easement be retained where the existing water and sewer lines are located.
The resolution authorizing abandonment of an easement was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be tabled due to lack of a legal description,seconded.
by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -GRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1
Grant County Hospital District #1 has requested permission to begin construction before platting on Tax
#4710 and a portion of Tax #4193 located adjacent to Coolidge Street. The Planning Commission
recommended that the Hospital District be granted permission to build on unplatted property with the
condition that no occupancy permit be issued untilthe plat has been filedwith the Grant County Auditor.
The resolution allowing Grant County Hospital District #1 to build on unplatted property was read by title
only.
i j Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
^^unanimously.
SHARON AVENUE PROFESSIONAL CENTER #2 -VARIANCE
Dr.George Blackhas requested variancesofthe subdivisionregulationsinorderto facilitate the construction
of professionaloffices adjacent to the existing Sharon Avenue ProfessionalCenter Plat.The area is zoned
R-3,Multi-Family Residential,and is served with citywater and sewer.Dr.Black is requesting a variance
to allowaccess to Lots 1and 3 froma common access easement on the east portionofthe Sharon Avenue
ProfessionalCenter#1 Plat,avariance ofthe widthto depth ratioon Lot #2,and a varianceofthe minimum
lot lineangle. The Planning Commission recommended that the variances be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the variances be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AQUATIC CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the aquatic center has been redesigned based upon /0OO
comments from the City Council, Park and Recreation Commission,and the citizens at large.
Rick Johnson,Gremmer-Ohm,designers of the aquatic center,stated that the facility has been redesigned
to accommodate the competitive swimming program. It includes an 8 lane competitive pool, a 0 depth area,
a diving area, and a water slide area. The aquatic center would allow for multiple uses at the same time
^including a sand volley ball area a sand play area,and a concession area.He explained the proposed
^J bathhouse facility.The cost of the project would be between $1,800,000 and $2,450,000.
Mr.Gavinski stated that after an aquatic center was constructed in one city in the mid-west they showed
an increase of about 13,000 people in one season.At the present time the city spends about $50,000 over
the entrance fees and revenues the pool brings in.
A letter was read from Tony St.Onge,Big Bend Manta Rays, which explained the program and stated that
the swim team was in favor of the aquatic center.
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Tony St.Onge,Big Bend Manta Rays,stated that the swimmers like the entire concept and while they would
prefer 10 lanes they could live with 8 lanes.He pointed out that the number of lanes determines the number
of swimmers that could use the pool. He stated that one concern is the uneven depth of the pool as an
even floor depth is needed for competitive swimming.
Howard Skaug,635 Desert View Drive,wanted to know if a mobile catwalk could be made a part of the
project so that the competitive area could be sectioned off fromthe 0 depth pool during competition. He
also mentioned that other areas have camping facilities available.
Mr.Johnson stated that amobile catwalk isa possibility.He also pointed out that thefacility being designed f~\
is for a family aquatic center and not a camping area.'
Lorrie Leighton-Boster,2137 Crestmont,wanted to know how much more 10 lanes would cost instead of
8 lanes.
Mr.Johnson stated that adding an additional 2 lanes to the original6 increased the cost about $10,000 but
he did not know how much another 2 lanes would add to the cost as itmay involvebigger pumping and
filter facilities.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that a facility of this type would be used for recreation 80% of the time with
competitive swimming using the other 20%.
Mr.St.Onge stated that the swim team would be in support of this facility even though 10 lanes would be
a better facility for them.
Mr.Johnson pointed out that bidding 10 lanes could be set up as an alternate bid or a change order if
money is available.
Mr.Gavinski stated that staff needs direction from Council on the design in order to start work on the bond
election. He pointed out that the best time to advertise for bids is late fall or early winter so the bond
election needs to be held sometime in the spring of 1992.
Action Taken: Mrs. Brown moved that the design of the aquatic center be accepted as presented with an
option to add two additionallanes to the competitive portionof the poolwiththe cost figures forthe option
being brouhgt back at the next meeting,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously./***}
|0(£]ALDER STREET FILL IMPROVEMENTS
Interest has been expressed in extending both the north and south ends of the landscaping on the east side
of the Alder Street Fill.Also the Park and Recreation Commission has expressed a desire to give better
definition to the lakeside edge of the shrub beds on both sides of the fill as well as providing a surface to
hold the bedding bark in place better. The landscape extension was anticipated and is inthe 1992 budget.
However, an additional $3,500 would be necessary to edge the existing shrub beds with railroadties.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the additional landscaping be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
}}l0&WATER/SEWER SERVICE -COLUMBIA RIVER SUGAR CO.
Mr.Rimple stated that the Columbia River Sugar Co. is proposing to installa sugar beet factory on the site
of the old U &Isugar factory.The developers have requested they be granted permission to work with city
staff to get information on water and sewer facilities and possibly other facilities.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that staff be directed to workwith the Columbia River SugarCo.,seconded
by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explainedthat the city will be receiving savings greaterthan anticipated
on the refinanced bonds because the interest rate is significantly lower than when the process was first
started.
\05^LARSON WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the waste discharge permitforthe LarsonSewage Treatment
Plant expires on June 1,1992 and a new application will be presented to the Department of Ecology.
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SIDEWALK/STREET LIGHT PROJECT
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that a demonstration project is proposed for the corner of
Ash and Thirdwhich will include the installationof three street lightswithtree grates, garbage cans, and park
benches.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff is willing to do whatever is required by Council but the /OOy
preference is foronly two meetings a month. Ithas also been suggested that the Council meetings start
at 7 p.m.
Staff was directed to amend an ordinance to allow the Council meetings to start at 7 p.m.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Mr.Biallas stated thatthe AWChad passed a recommendation of 1 residence per40 acres. Atthe present
time property owners can spin off 2 acres every 5 years.Grant County has included farmers intothese
meetings to get sympathy for them.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he will be presentingthe city's policyinthe near future.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Frank Martinez and Tim Cooper were appointed to the Parkand RecreationCommission.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Bob Bernd and Gary Pedersen were reappointed to the PlanningCommission and Kraig Jorgensen and Ken
Leighton-Boster were appointed to the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION -LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT
A resolution was presented which authorizes the City Manager to sign the lease/purchase agreement with
Security Pacific National Bank.
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign lease/purchase agreements with Security Pacific
National Bank was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed
unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 11 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor
relations.The executive session was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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