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1991 10 08u u u 4569 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE October 8,1991 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese,JoAn Brown, Norm Johnson,Dick Collier,Roger Biallas, and David Chandler MINUTES:Mr.Chandler moved that the minutes of the meeting of September 24 be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Chandler movedthat the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed with Mr.Biallasabstaining from the portion of the billsto A & H Printers. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras 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 October 8,1991 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $282,294.97. GENERAL FUND $20,288.59 STREET 10,147.43 MID-PENINSULA BLOCK GRANT 7.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT 3,737.75 PWTF CONSTRUCTION 1,239.26 WATER/SEWER FUND 15,233.30 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 142,327.50 SANITATION FUND 53,993.21 SELF INSURANCE 8,039.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 11,995.54 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 10,319.97 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,606.42 FIREMANS PENSION 25.00 DEPOSIT 335.00 TOTAL $282,294.97 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by MosesLakeMunicipal Code 3.42.030 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 inthe amount of $23,651.72 for all funds. GENERAL $19,688.33 WATER/SEWER FUND 1,503.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 940.39 DEPOSIT 1-520.00 TOTAL $23,651.72 Checks:Checks28477 through 28744 issued on October 8,1991 wereapproved for payment atthe Council meeting held on September 24,1991 In the totalamount of $485,412.51. Payroll:The payroll issued onSeptember 27,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule oftheCity Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid by checks 71373 through 71520 inthe amount of $184,428.91. Payroll:The payroll issued onSeptember 27,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 71521 through 71536 in the amount of $7,975.85. PROCLAMATION:The proclamation declaring the week ofOctober 6-12,1991,as Fire Prevention Week jp was read in it's entirety. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -Finance Department -Richard Bisnett,Utility AccountTechnician was introduced.He replaces David Fournier who was promoted toAssistant Director/Cash Management,in the Finance Department. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 2 4570 III.CONSENT AGENDA j|&Resolution -Changing Fund Numbers.Etc.:Aresolution was presented changing a fund number and I creating additional accounts. ^Resolution -Accepting Easement -D&LFoundry:Aresolution was presented accepting an easement to *Cr the City of Moses Lake from D &L Foundry, Inc., a Washington corporation. <) Ordinances (5) - Finance Dept.:The following ordinances were presented for first readings: ,(.A.Creating Chapter 3.09 MLMC -Unemployment Compensation Insurance Fund .|H r yj&lferchanter 3 10 MLMC - CumulativeReserve FundB.-©reaeffg Chapter 3.10 MLMC -Cumulative Reserve Fund C. Creating Chapter 3.11 MLMC - Central Services Fund D. Creating Chapter 3.13 MLMC - Building Maintenance Fund E. Creating Chapter 3.15 MLMC -Self-Insurance Fund Action Taken:Mr.Chandler 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 //3^COMMUNICATION -GRANT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #5 -PAYMENT OF WATER:A letter was read from Bruce Holloway,Fire Chief,GrantCo. 5, which requested that they be placed on the agenda forthis Council meeting to discuss the payment for water usage from fire hydrants for fire protection and firetraining. Jerry Jensen addressed the Council stated that the fire district had agreed to payment of a flat rate of $6.00 for 100 days of water usage,or $600 annually. He stated that on an invoice dated July 19,1991,the cost was listed at $600,however that a surcharge of $150.00 had been added in pencil, for a total of $750 due. Mr.Gavinski stated that the City Council passed an ordinance which established rates for drawing water from fire hydrants.Rather than paying on a basis where every day the hydrant was used the district negotiated paying the flat rate of$6 times the 100 days.The rate itself is non-negotiable as far asthe city /""^ is concerned,that is established by ordinance. The number of days may very well vary, but rather than paying on a day by day basis,using the flat rate, it was established that approximately 100 days were used a year, and the $600 applied. There is also another ordinance which states that if the service is provided outside the corporate limits of the city,there is a surcharge that is added.When the bill from operations was prepared,the finance department,in error,added the utilitytax to the $600.When it was brought to my attention by Mr.Holloway,I went to the finance department,asked about the situation and it was determined that8% utilitytax was inerror, and instead the surcharge of 25%should have been applied,then the $750 bill was sentand a letter explaining what the situation was. The charge is established by ordinance as is the surcharge. Mr.Chandler stated that as far as the rates are concerned,they are set by ordinance,and the 25% surcharge is set by ordinance,unless the ordinance is changed,the bill is correct. A letter of apology can be sent to Grant County 5,but the council has no other option,unless the ordinance is changed. Mr.Jensen stated that a new shop was constructed.He stated that as an electrical contractor,when he supplies a bid,he writes on the bids all taxes over and above the cost.Bids must include tax.They used the 100 days as an equitable figure,but the days may be more or less. Mr.Reese stated that a contract was a contract and he said that there is a surcharge for water provided outside the city limits but for the hard feelings, he thought $600 was equitable. Mr.Chandler stated that this was not a contract.The cost of that service is stated by ordinance,and there isn't anything the city can do. Maybe they should have been informed of the surcharge, but water payers are not told of the surcharge.That ordinance is on the books and everyone has to go by the ordinance. Mr.Jensen stated that there would not be any hard feelings. Mick Hansen asked ifcontractors were billed8% ifthey lived inthe city and 25% ifthey lives inthe county? The amount has to be clarified.Grant County 5 may wish to just pay forthe gallons and keep track of it and pay forthe gallons used ifthat is possible. IfGrant County 5 puts water back into the city, would that be deducted back? Mr.Chandler said that perhaps they should renegotitate with the city for a per gallon use. He could not believe that all the fire commissioners would come to the meeting tonight over the $150.He felt there was something more,an underlying factor. n CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 3 4571 Mr.Frystated that contractors are billed based on the address,according to the ordinance. Mr.Collierstated that this was not something new, Grant County 5 has been using city water in the past years and using it from the same hydrant.How has the billing been taken care of under those circumstances? Mr.Gavinskistated that there has been no billing.The city has charged fordrawingwater from meters but i j it was done primarily administratively and Grant County 5 was not affected.It was drawn to the city's ^-^attention by the state auditor that the city had no authority to make those charges without having an ordinance.Afterthe close of the auditlast yearan ordinancewas broughtto the councilthat ifthe city is to continueto charge for drawing water from hydrants,an ordinance had to be on the books in orderto satisfythe state auditor.Twoissues were presented. Onewasthe one addressed here,drawing waterfrom the hydrantsfrom the system whichisattachedto the city'ssystem. The otherone was regarding the water drawn from the hydrants for fire protection services outsidethe city limits since the city is required by the BARS systemto charge itself a hydrant charge which is paid bythe general fund intothewater/sewerfund. Withthat inmind,the councildecided that itwould forgetabout the ideaofattemptingto charge fordrawing water for water protection services. Where the water could be measured and a meter applied for other purposes,the council wouldassess the charge.With the ordinance then, inorderto be non-discriminatory, whichis required under all rating,noticeswent out to all parties whichdrewwater from hydrants. Mr.Hansen asked when the ordinance went into effect, and Mr.Gavinski replied on April9,1991. Mr.Hansen asked If this would be effective from the first of the year or from April,and Mr.Gavinski replied that it would not be retroactive. Mr.Rimple stated that this could be prorated out from April through December the first year,and afterthat it would go from January through December. Mr.Hansen asked ifthe citywould have any objection to GrantCounty 5 keeping track of the water usage, and paya rate pergallon,and Mr.Rimplerepliedthat the citywas receptive to any offerthat was presented. Grant County 5 is the one that presented the $6 per day for 100 days, and that was accepted. (s j Mr.Bloom stated that several conversations were held with Bruce Holloway,andthatwas their proposal, ^"^but it could just as well be measured through a hydrant meter or kept track of by truckloads. Mr.Hansen said that they have a run-card on every fire truck and actually write down the gallons used on every truck that goes out. So they would know the gallons used at the end of the year. One fire like last week and 1/3 of a milliongallons were used,and figuring out on the $1 rate, that stillonly comes to about $150. Mr.Jensen stated that there were rumors about the fire department and their meeting last night,they prepared a proposal on paper that they would liketo submit to the Mayor and the council to look at.They are not asking for a quick answer,study it, put it in the waste paper basket,or if the council wants to talk about it,or negotiate something out,they would liketo makea proposal for fire services withinthe city limits of Moses Lake. COMMUNICATION -THUNDERBIRD FURNITURE -LOADING ZONE:A letter was read from Jim Hensley ///c> of Thunderbird Furniture at 124 East Third.They requested a loading and unloading zone on Alder Street. Mr.Gavinski stated that he spoke to Mr.Hensley and explained that any request like this would require action by council. There are no loadingzones, trucks usuallydouble parkor use the alleys. He asked if he would be ticketed for double parking.Mr.Gavinski said that the city asked fortruck drivers to park in such a way that traffic can continue to get around. Mr.Rimple stated that Mr.Hensley was asking for a loading zone on an arterial within the city limits. Mr.Biallas stated that that should not be permitted. \y Mr.Gavinski stated that ifcouncil starts providing a loadingzone inone area,because ofthe convenience, the council will get requests from others and pretty soon the parking is going to disappear or be reduced significantly. ActionTaken:Mr.Rimplestated that council should address his request of a loadingzone and say "no". Hecould putindoubledoors on the alley so they can get inand out.Mr.Hensley shouldbe toldthat his request for a loading zone has been denied. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 4 4572 COMMUNICATION -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/TOURISM COMMISSION/DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE/FUNDS FOR NEPPEL LANDING EXPANSION: Mr.Gavinski explained that three letters had been received with regard to the use of city funds to complete JO the Neppel Landing project.They request using $25,000 in "neighborhood self-help"funds in 1991 and (y $15,000 per year for two years ofthose monies receipted from the increase in business license fees. Mr.Gavinski stated that Tom Cordell telephoned and requested a contract between the city and his f^\ association for those same monies.The council originally authorized using the money to fund the construction of rest rooms in Knolls Vista park.The money for 1991 is not available for the task force. Harry Dano representing the Development Task Force spoke at length about the history of the Neppel Landing project, from it's inception to the actual development of the park to its present stage,where there aretwo phasesdone, and the third phase beginning.When he heard ofthe "neighborhood self-help"money available he believes that the project should receive $25,000 the first year and $15,000 the next two years. There is a budget of $126,000 to complete this next phase. The amount of money well exceeds the 3 to 1 ratio. Karen Wagner stated she represents the Chamber of Commerce,Tourism Commission,and Region 3, composite of 4 counties directly involved with tourism.The Region 3 people who were visiting here several years ago asked her whythe city had not done something along the lake bank. There is an opportunityto finish something that is started.Since the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce has taken to raise the business license fee, with the suggestion that that increase be used for beaut'rfication,she suggested that the money be used to finish this project before starting something else. Mr.Biallas stated that the funds for 1991 had been committed providing the request for the restrooms at Knolls Vista Park had come through.There would be a new source of funds in 1992. Mr.Gavinski stated that funds would be available with the passage of the 1991 Budget and the beginning of the new fiscal year, after January 1st.This can be discussed at the budget study sessions and let the council deal with it then,since there has been no other appropriations that have been established for expending monies from either of the sources other than what has been already discussed by the council. That can be done with an amendment or during establishment ofthe budget.(^\ ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple stated that the requestwill be taken under advisement duringthe budget hearings. Mr.Dano will have an answer then.He told Mr.Dano that he will be notified when that Item is discussed during the budget study sessions. COMMUNICATION -MOSES LAKE HIGH SCHOOL -REQUEST FOR HOMECOMING BONFIRE:A letter was received from Erin Jorgensen,Secretary of the Junior Class,MLHS,requesting permission to have a bonfire on October 17,at 7 p.m. on the vacant lot at the corner of 4th and Dogwood. A Mr.Rimple stated that this was on city property,and the city absorbs the liability. Action Taken:Mrs.Brown made a motion that permission be granted to Moses Lake High School to have a bonfire on the corner of 4th and Broadway on October 17,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -1992 TAX LEVY -1ST READING A letter was read from the Finance Director which stated that an ordinance was presented by Finance .Director which fixes the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from assessed valuations Q on propertywithin the Cityof Moses Lake. \°The ordinance fixing the estimated amount tobereceived for municipal purposes from taxation on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington,for 1992 was read by title only.>^-v o^ Action Taken:Mr.Reese made a motion that the firstreading of the ordinance be passed,seconded by Mr. Johnson,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -REWARDS PROGRAM A resolution from the City Manager was presented which authorizes the payment of rewards for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person committing any offense against the city's property.The City Manager suggested that an ad be placed in the newspaper immediately notifying the public of the city's reward program and that the ads run periodically to remind the community of the program. u u ,cj CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 5 4573 Mr.Gavinski stated that since this has been reported by the media some calls have been received. The information has been received and is being processed.He has also received calls from private property owners who was to do the same,with a consortia of other property owners, and he fully encouraged this person to go ahead and do that if there is a desire to try to get information about damages.By offering rewards and followingthrough in attempting to seek restitutionthe city may come out ahead. The reward may not be recovered but the city will recover the damage that was incurred, that would not otherwise get recovered. Mr.Rimple stated that the reimbursement schedule is quite low, and that other cities have rewards that are much higher. He thought the malicious mischief in the third degree should be raised to $500 instead of $150, for malicious mischief in the second degree $200 instead of $100,and for malicious mischief in the third degree $150 instead of $50. Mr.Biallasstated he felt that Itshould be tried for one year and if It proves that itdoes not work,then raising the amounts could be considered,because the money is not so much a reward as it is a "thank you" and show of appreciation. The resolution authorizing the payment of rewards to persons furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone vandalizing or otherwise damaging city property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Colliermade a motion that the resolution be passed,seconded by Mr.Biallasand passed unanimously. Mr.Collier stated that he would like to see a report after a one year period. RESOLUTION -ESTABLISHING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT A resolution from the City Manager was presented which establishes a sidewalk improvement district for the area bounded by Broadway Avenue and Third Avenue between the southwest side of Alder Street and the northeast side of Cedar Street.The sidewalk improvement district coincides with the installation of new street lighting in the area. The improvement district requires abutting property owners with concrete sidewalks to pay a portion of the costs incurred in replacing the concrete with pavers. Mr.Gavinski distributed some of the responses received to the original request for participation and a preliminary assessment roll dated October 7,1991 indicating the assessments as they have been estimated at this point.Ifthe resolution is passed a public hearing will be scheduled on November 12, then after hearingfromthe publicon the issue, council by motion can decide to proceed further.The construction will be completed inthe springof I992 and a final assessment roll will be established after costs have been /w truly determined,and another public hearing will be scheduled,theassessmentswill besetandthe Council i\will set the terms of repayment and the city would collect the assessments one year after that.With this Y*proposal the sidewalk work will be completed,along with the installation of the street lights,the installation ofthe tree guards,and the tree grades. This projectand the completion ofthe parking lotnextto the post office will be discussed duringthe upcoming 1992 budget study sessions.This would be the completion of the improvements in the downtown core area. Mr.Rimple asked If notification ofthe preliminary assessment roll hadbeen sent outby registered mail and Mr.Gavinski replied that It has notbeen sent out atthis time. Therewas no reasonto do thatifthe council didnotwishto proceed with the public hearing.The reason for this resolution isto getthe process started andto set the public hearing.Notification must be provided prior to the public hearing with noticegoing out specifically to the property ownersand then with publication for two consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing. The resolution directing reconstruction of sidewalk located on and abutting property legally described as the plat of Neppel,Block 21,Lots 13 through 24asthey front on Alder Street,Third Avenue,and Division Street;Block 26,the northerly 24.29 feetof Lot24as it fronts on Division Street;Block31,the northerly 90 feet of Lots Ithrough 6 and Lots 7 through 8asthey front on AshStreetand Broadway Avenue andLot12 as it fronts on Beech Street;Block36, Lots 2 through 12 as they front on Broadway Avenue and Cedar /\Street;Block 1,Lots 1 through 13as they front on Broadway Avenue;Guffin Tract,Block 32,Lot 13as it ^-^fronts on Third Avenue and Lots 1through 8as they front on Third Avenue and Ash Street;and Guffin Tract 2,Block 37,Lot 1as It fronts onThird Avenue and requiring the abutting property owners to paya portion of the costs was read by title only. ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler made a motionthat the resolution be passed, seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None f CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 6 4574 VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS RESOLUTION -3M NAT'L ADVERTISING COMPANY -REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY A letter was read from the Municipal Services Director which explained that a request to erect an off- premises sign adjacentto West Broadway nearthe intersection of Schnierla and West Broadway.The J\Planning Commission considered and denied his request to exceed the sign height and thelocation ofthe \n sign.The council must consider his request to build on unplatted property.f\ Mr.Gavinski stated that there has been an appeal received from the denial which will be presented to the council at the next meeting,if permission is granted to build on unplatted property. Mr.Biallasasked ifthe request of the council would be just to build on unplatted property but the sign must comply with the ordinance, and Mr.Gavinski stated that that was correct. The resolution allowing DavidHendricks, et. al., and its lessee,to build on unplatted property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson made a motion that the resolution be passed,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ABLE BUILDING SUPPLY -REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY j\A letter was read from Municipal Services Director stating that Jim Turner of Able Building Supply has submitted a request to install an illuminated awning on the south and east facia of Able Building Supply building located at 304 E. Broadway. The site is not platted and is identified as Tax #4883. Mr.Turner stated that theywished to installilluminated awningslikehave been placed inthe downtown area. The resolution allowing Donald J. Mescher trustee,et. al., to build on unplatted property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson made a motion that the resolution be passed,seconded by Mr.Biallas and f^*\ passed unanimously.— COLLOP SHORT PLAT -SUBDIVISION VARIANCE REQUEST A letter was read from the Municipal Services Directorstating that Robert Collop has submitted a preliminary plat for a two lot subdivision located on Laguna Drive.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential. Laguna Driveis an improved city street. City water and sanitary sewer mains are available inthe right-of- way of Laguna Drive.A portion of the preliminary plat is lake bed owned by Mr.Collop. Lake bed under private ownership may be platted. A subdivision variance willbe required.The subdivision design standards Ap require that lots be 100 usable feet in depth.The upland usable area of both Lots 1sand 1is less than 100' \\o in depth.Landfill of wetland or lake bed areas will require a separate Shoreline Conditional Use Permit. Landfill may also require permits from other agencies having jurisdiction over wetland and lake bed areas. The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the variance request be granted with the stipulation that the city will not insure that the lots are buildable. Robert Schiffner representing Mr.Collop stated that there were other lots in the city on Laguna that are smaller than these lots and have been granted variances in the past. ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson made a motion that the subdivision variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST TO APPLY FOR GRANTS if A letter was read from the Park and Recreation Director requesting permission to apply for grants. The recreation division wishes to apply to Basic American Foods for$3,600 to purchase timing equipment to be used forspecial events.The Adam East Museum and ArtCenter Directoris requesting permission to apply 0\for three grants,one from Basic American Foods for $5,800 tobeused to modify a storage area for public v\0 display of museum artifacts and track lighting for museum exhibits,and acustom made outdoor sign.The \second is to the Washington Commission for the Humanities for $782,for preparatory planing for new museum displays to be constructed next year.The third is from Washington Commission forthe Humanities for $7,410,fordesign and construction of a new museum display.Thisthirdgrantisa matching grantwith MAC contributions providing$5,065 in cash and $16,732 in in-kind contributions. Since the grant for$782 has been approved, he requested that the council accept this grant. r\ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 7 4575 ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler made a motion that the request to apply forthe four grants be approved and that the $782 grant be accepted,seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed unanimously. X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS STATUS OF ARCO STATION -STRATFORD AND VALLEY ROAD i i Mr.Biallasasked what the status was on the ARCO gas station on the comer of Stratford and Valley Road. Mr.Bloom stated that he did not have any additional information but understandsthat theyare still pursuing that and they are working on the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination and that itis inthe process of being resolved and ARCO would start construction. Mr. Biallas asked what the scope of the contamination was. Mr.Bloom advised that the Department of Ecology has been involved in that and the city has not seen any information on that other than conversations with the consultants who are working on it. BOARDING OF ABANDONED BUILDINGS Mr.Biallas asked about kids getting into abandoned buildings. He asked what the process was for getting the windows and doors boarded up. Mr.Bloom stated that Mr.Kimballhad made some contactand some of it was done,but some may be back down,and it may have to be reviewed. Mr.Rimple asked ifthere was a limitation on buildings that are unoccupied. Mr.Biallas asked if ordinances from other cities on derelict and abandoned buildings be studied and see if this could be addressed. Mr.Gavinski stated that he has gotten information from Municipal Research and Services Center and it is M on his list of things to get down. He fully intends to get to them. PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOURISM COMMISSION OPENINGS /(?o2 Mr.Rimple stated thattherewere openings inthe Planning Commissionand Tourism Commission.There was one request for a reappointment to the Tourism Commission from Karen Wagnerwhose term expired. The Mayor requested confirmation of her appointment. It was the consensus of the council that the reappointment be confirmed. XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS CITY NEWS LETTER //^ !<&? /M7 /oc?3 The City Manager statedthat information was requested regarding a city newsletter.Information was provided.The costs for 5000 copy issues Is estimated at about $1,500 per issue.That isaside from the time ittakesto write and compile the articles to putthem together in final form ready to be printed.He suggested that this be an item that the council take under advisement during the budget preparation. INVESTMENT REPORT The investment report datedOctober2,1991,for 9/I/9Ito 9/30/9I, was presented. SALES TAX RECEIPT INFORMATION &TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORT i ")The City Manager presented the sales tax receipt and transient rental income report information for July ]/sf-C ^J 1991 sales that was received in September of this year.Sales tax for July receipts for 1991 are virtually the ^ same aswhat was received in July 1990.Transient rental income was virtually the same for thesame period of time comparing 1990 to-1991. SPECIAL EVENTS REPORTS *Centennial Theater Concert Series -Arts &Crafts Festival Spencer Grigg,Tourism and Special Events Coordinator presented an oral report tosupplement the written report that he had provided the council on the Centennial Concert Series and Arts &Crafts Festival which was a huge success. /<*A? J CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Page 8 4576 "BikeFest Mary Cunnington,Recreation Supervisor,presented an oralreporton the Bikefest to supplement her written report which was a huge success. Mr.Rimple stated that en behalfofthe council he commended the Park and Recreation Departmentstaff for the fine job they were doing, and he was very proud to tell people that he lives in the best cityinthe State of Washington, and thanked them for the very outstanding job. Mr.Biallas stated that the council should also recognize that a lot of the ideas for the projects have originated from the City Manager. He realized that staff members do the work but without somebody's looking into the future and foresight they would never get offthe ground. The city has a City Manager with an eye on the future to the benefit of all the citizens of Moses Lake. BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS The 1392 Preliminary Budget was distributed to the City Council.Mr.Gavinski stated he was prepared to start budget study session next Monday, working into next week,or going into the following week. He does have to prepare the letter to be added to the budget. Study sessions will start at 7 p.m. A public hearing must be held on the last regular council meeting in November.The sessions were set for October 21 and 23, with the 28th if necessary. EXECUTIVE SESSION -REAL ESTATE &PERSONNEL MATTERS The regular meeting was recessed at 10:10 p.m.and the Council met inan executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ATTEST: fjltu) Finance Director n ~ ~