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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
December 17,1991
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,David Chandler,Bill Reese,Norm Johnson,Dick Collier,JoAn
Brown,and Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mrs.Brownmoved that the minutes ofthe meeting of December 10 be approved,seconded by
Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers auditedand certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,havebeen 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 December 17,1991 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$86,094.49.
GENERAL FUND $13,716.76
STREET 8,928.50
STREET REPR/RECON 1,700.00
MID-PENINSULA BLOCK GRANT 7.00
BASIN HOMES BLOCK GRANT 7.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 2,770.05
GOD 90 PAVER/PARKING 103.34
WATER/SEWER FUND 9,827.64
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,045.08
W/S LEASES 960.87
SANITATION FUND 13,186.79
CENTRAL SERVICES 12,107.87
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,152.04
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 13,537.05
LID #53 44.50
TOTAL $86,094.49
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccording to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved by the CityCouncil 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 $119,627.00 for all funds.
GENERAL $5,034.00
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 1,920.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 108,242.25
CENTRAL SERVICES 105.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4.325.75
TOTAL $119,627.00
Checks:Checks 29212 through 29485 issued on December 11,1991 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on December 17,1991 in the total amount of $162,287.92.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
BANKING SERVICES
)J3U>Proposals for banking services were presented and staff recommended that the city enter into a contract
with US Bank.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bid for banking services be awarded to US Bank and the City
Manager be authorized to sign the proposal,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS
SANITATION -GRANT COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES
The Grant County Public Works Department presented a proposed fee schedule which increases the
disposal fees by $0.25 per yard for non-compacted waste and $0.50 per yard for compacted waste at all
facilities effective March 1,1992.The proposal was presented for Council information only.s~\
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
,,/„o ORDINANCE -REPEAL PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESS - 2ND READINGl(j&*
An ordinance was presented which repeals Chapter 5.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code regarding
Private Security Business sincethe stateisnow regulating thistype of business.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 5.44 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Private Security Business"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading oftheordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMEND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS -1ST READING
Anordinancewas presentedwhichamendsthe drivewayconstructionstandardsto allowreduced standards
for low volume driveways andto maketraffic studiesoptional asdeemed necessary by staff.The ordinance
also provides for the construction of common access driveways that service morethan one lot.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Driveway Construction
Standards" was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously./^n
•i"ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES
An ordinancewas presented which changes the billing period forthe irrigation season from April through
October to April through November. This amendment would alleviate the problems which occur when
computing the flat rate for the non-irrigation season based upon a November through Marchtime period.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Waterand Sewer Rates"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
AQUATIC CENTER
The Parkand Recreation Commission recommendedthat Concept II fortheaquatic centerbe approved with
the following revisions:substitute a six lane 50-meter,eight lane 25-yard, 46 foot diving area for the
competition pool area,combine the concession stand with the filter building, and add a picnic shelter.
Tony St.Onge,9417 Naples,stated that the Manta Rays have an excellent competitive swim program which
is family oriented.The team represents Moses Lake very well in competition.He mentioned that there are
two meets a year in Moses Lake and they bring in about 1,500 to 2,000 people to the community.He stated
that the Manta Rays need a 10 lane, 50 meter pool for competition.
Shelly Alexander, 853 Division,requested the Council keep in mind the requirements of the Manta Rays
when deciding the design of the aquatic center.
Chuck Mayer, 9010 Curtis Road,stated that the swim program is a benefit to the city.
Zane Fitterer,322 Crestview,stated that the pool needs to be upgraded and with a 10 lane pool meets could
be held in Moses Lake.
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Dan Mittelstaedt,9324 AlbertWay,stated that the existing pool is maxed out and the city should look down
the road to the anticipated growth in the area.
Kim Green,110 Linden, felt that a 10 lane pool would be very beneficial to the competitive swimmers.
Luke McKean,4036 Orchard, stated that there is no better sport programthan the Big Bend Manta Rays.
He felt that the 10 lane pool should be provided.
Janet Jarman,926 Laguna,would not likethe children orthe community to settle foranythingless thanthe
best.
Tom Jarman, 926 Laguna, urged the Council to consider the 10 lane pool.
Mr.Gavinski stated that a community inthe mid-west raised their attendance from 16,000 per year to 38,000
permonthafterconstructing anaquaticcenter. Hepointedoutthatan increaseinattendancewouldcome
from within the cityas well as from outside the city and would includemany people who would be more
comfortable in a zero depth pool rather than a competitive pool.
Mrs.Brown felt that the there should be at least an 8 lane competitive pool if a 10 lane pool cannot be
constructed.
Therewas some discussion bythe Council onthe proposed concepts,the possibility of changingthe design
of the pool, and the associated costs.Itwas also pointed out that recreational swimming isthe largest use
of a pool.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
A proposed contract with Samaritan Hospital for ambulance service was presented.
Mr.Gavinski stated that a few minor changes may be made in the language of the contract to make clear
that the ambulances are owned by the hospital,the contract can be terminated in any year by either party,
and retaining the old payment for ALS until after the arbitration award has been settled.
Action Taken:Mr.Colliermoved that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement with Samaritan
Hospital forthe ambulance service,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -VARDA ALARM -LINDQUIST
Bruce Lindqulst,managing partner of Lindquist Shoes and Clothing,has presented the city with funds to JOy?
cover the cost of aVARDA alarm to be placed in his business on Stratford Road.A resolution accepting fitf
the donationof funds fora VARDA alarm and anagreement forthe placementofthe alarm were presented.
The resolution accepting a donation oftwo thousand eight hundred eighty six dollarsand ninety-one cents
from LindquistShoes and Clothing to be used by the Cityof Moses Lakeforthe purchase ofa VARDA silent
alarm system was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe resolution be adopted andthe City Manager be authorizedto sign
the agreement,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
ROCKET RESEARCH DISCHARGE PERMIT
Rocket Research has requested modifications to its discharge permit to provide more flexibility in their
operations and to meet their needs.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the revised permit,seconded
\^J by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
DARE AGREEMENTS -ROYAL AND WARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Agreements were presented with the Royal and Warden School Districts which provides for the city to
continue the DARE program.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the City Manager beauthorized to sign the agreements,seconded
by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
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PLAQUES
Mr.Rimple,presented plaquesto the out-goingCouncilmen Dave Chandler and Norm Johnson.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meetingwas adjourned at 9:40 p.m.andthe Council met inexecutive session to discuss labor
relations and personnel matters.The executive session was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
EXEMPT/ASSOCIATION STAFF MEMBERS
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that a.4%salary Increase be given to the exempt staff and members
oftheProfessional and Clerical Association and that the city pay for their disability insurance,seconded by
Mrs.Brown,and passed unanimously.
The regular,meeting was adjournedat 10:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
December 17, 1991
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