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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
October 22,1991
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese,JoAn Brown, Norm Johnson,Dick Collier,and Roger
Biallas
Absent:David Chandler
MINUTES:Mrs. Brown moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 8 be approved,seconded by Mr.
Collierand passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese 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 forthat portion of the billsto 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 listingwhich 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 October 22, 1991 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$145,225.93.
GENERAL FUND $13,885.29
STREET 8,378.20
EQUIPMENT LEASES 2,770.04
WATER/SEWER FUND 23,316.69
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 11,723.53
W/S LEASES 960.87
SANITATION FUND 6.41
SELF INSURANCE 1,652.47
CENTRAL SERVICES 13,730.27
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 9,118.83
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14,396.33
DEPOSIT 335.00
TOTAL $145,225.93
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapproved by the City Manager accordingto the process established by
MosesLake Municipal Code3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approvedbythe CityCouncil havebeen
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $59,045.31 for all funds.
GENERAL $431.69
WATER/SEWER FUND 11.18
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 8,526.10
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 48,556.34
DEPOSIT 1.520.00
TOTAL $59,045.31
Checks:Checks 28630 through28882 issuedonOctober9,1991 were approved for paymentatthe Council
meeting held on October 22,1991 inthe totalamount of $305,946.69.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 11,1991 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 71537through71676 inthe
amount of $149,705.61.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
FIRE DISTRICT #5
W1 Mick Hansen,representing Fire District #5,presented aproposal from Grant County 5to provide fire service //J /
to the City of Moses Lake.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinances (5)-Creation/Repeal of Funds -2nd Readings:Ordinances were presented which created the //V6
"Unemployment Compensation Insurance Fund",the "Central Services Fund',the "Building Maintenance
Fund",the "Self-Insurance Fund"and repealed the "Cumulative Reserve Fund".
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 October 22, 1991
,a s&Ordinance -1992 Tax Lew-2nd Reading:An ordinance was presented which established the tax levy forPl°1992.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PARKING -ANGLE PARKING ON FOURTH
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Floyd and GloriaSwenson have requested the city change the parallel parking to angle parking on Fourth
between Ash &Beech.
There was some discussion about the reasons the city had for leaving parallelparking inthis area of Fourth
Street. It was pointed out that about 3900 cars per day use this area.
After some discussion it was the consensus of Council that there is too much traffic on this area of Fourth
to permit angle parking.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request for angle parking be denied,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
t^y RESOLUTION -SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
A resolution was presentedwhich supersedes Resolution #1644 previously passed bytheCouncil and which
provides for the sidewalk improvements in the downtown area.
The resolution directing reconstruction of sidewalk located on and abutting property legally described as
the plat of Neppel,Block 11,Lots 1 and 2, as they front on Broadway Avenue and Balsam Street, Block 2l,
Lots 13 through 24 as they front on Alder Street, Third Avenue,and DivisionStreet; Block 26,the northerly
24.29 feet ofLot 24 asit fronts on Division Street;Block 31,the northerly 90 feet ofLots Ithrough 6and Lots (~*\,
7 through 8 asthey front on Ash Street and Broadway Avenue and Lot 12 as it fronts on Beech Street;Block
36, Lots 2 through 12 as they front on Broadway Avenue and Cedar Street; Block I,Lots 1 through 13 as
they front on Broadway Avenue;Guffin Tract,Block 32, Lot 13 as it fronts on Third Avenue and Lots 1
through 8 as they front on Third Avenue and Ash Street; and Guffin Tract 2,Block 37, Lot 1 as it fronts on
Third Avenue and requiringthe abutting property owners to pay a portionof the costs was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted requiringthe abutting property owners to
pay a portion of the cost,seconded by Mr. Collier.
Mr.Biallas pointed out that the property owners withinthe downtown improvement project were aware of
the improvements and were afforded the opportunityto be included when the city was paying fora portion
of the improvements.He feltthat those property owners who did not choose to participate in the earlier
project should pay for the improvements proposed at this time.
The motion passed with Mr.Biallas opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PERRAULT MINI MARKET -VARIANCE REQUESTS
David Perrault has submitted a short plat for property located at the intersection of W. Broadway and
Wapato.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.Variances have been requested to
defer construction of a sewer main on Wapato and W. Broadway, defer construction of full width street
improvementsto Wapato Drive,installation ofa 40'curbcut within 200'ofthe intersection ofWapato Drive,
and installation of a 40'driveway on West Broadway - there is no variance procedure in the Driveway
Construction Standards Ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended that the variances on the
sewer and street improvements be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for the
required improvements.
Subdivision Variance Reouest -Action Taken:Mr. Biallas moved that the construction of sewer main and
full width street improvements be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for the
installation of the improvements when required by the city,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed
unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 October 22,1991
Community Standards Variance Request:Mr.Perrauit is requesting a 40'curb cut on Wapato Drive to
accommodate truck traffic and larger recreational vehicles.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson movedthatthe variance requestbe granted for a40' curbcut onWapato Drive
within 200' of the intersectionof Wapato Drive and West Broadway,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed
unanimously.
Driveway Construction Standards Variance Request:Mr.Perrauit pointed out that under the ordinance a
lot would have to be 160' inwidth. He mentioned that he had attempted to gain additional property from
the adjacent property owner but she had no desire to sell or lease her property. He stated that Wapato
Drive is 100'inwidth and itwas suggested by city staffthat the city be petitionedto vacate a portionof that
right-of-way.This additional property would meet the standards of the driveway ordinance and only a
variance of the Community Standards would be needed for a 40'driveway on Broadway.
Because of the time constraints,it was suggested that the city lease right-of-way to Mr.Perrauit until the
vacation could be accomplished.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that staff be directed to draft a lease for a portion of right-of-way on
Wapato Drive to Mr.Perrauit,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the variance request be granted fora 40' curb cut on W. Broadway,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
JAPAN AIR LINES DONATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended that the $1,189 remaining from this year's JAL
donation be used for materials to construct a safety landing area and to install recently purchased play
equipment at Cascade Park.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission
be approved,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT -GRANT
The city has received a grant offer from the Washington State Department of Community Development of
a50%match forthe completion ofa feasibility study onthe proposed industrial wastewatertreatment facility.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the City Managerbe authorized to sign the grant offer,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUDGET
Joseph K.Gavlnski,CityManager,informed the Council thata budgetstudysession has been set for 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 23,1991.Another study session has been set for Monday,October 28,1991.
AGCT MEETING
Joseph K.Gavlnski,City Manager,reminded the Council ofthe Association of Grant County Cities and //£/>
Towns meeting In Quincy at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,October 30,1991.
WEEDS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that thecity received complaints about weedsafterthe wind storm.
He pointed outthat the amount ofweedenforcement the city doesis limited and deals mainly with weeds
overhanging sidewalks.The Council was cautioned abouttoo muchenforcementas most property owners
would simply grade the property,leaving the ground bare.This creates dust as well as larger weed
populations the next year.
AQUATIC CENTER CONSULTANTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Gremmer Ohm has been selected bythe Aquatic Center
Consultant Selection Committee. Their fee would be 7% of construction costs, $28,000 will cover the
schematic design phase which will be credited againstthe 7%.
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CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 October 22,1991
Action Taken:Mr. Biallas moved that the proposal of Gremmer Ohm for pool design services be accepted,
seconded by Mr. Collier,and passed unanimously.
A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday,October 29, in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.and 7:30
p.m. to discuss with the public the construction of the aquatic center.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city has been placed second on the IACfunding list and should receive about
$300,000.
FIRE STATION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that ads have been sent out requesting architectural services
for a new fire station.A consultant selection committee should be appointed.
Councilmen Roger Biallas, Dick Collier,and Fire Chief Elvis Swisher were appointed to the committee.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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