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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
September 10,1991
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese, JoAn Brown,NormJohnson,David Chandler,and Roger
Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Johnson moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 27 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chandler, 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.Chandler, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the billsto Moses
Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial and Mr.Biallas abstaining 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 August 27, 1991 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$330,221.11.
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and theinternal control policy approved bytheCity Council have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved inthe amount of $17,408.44 for all funds.
GENERAL $2,251.25
,EQUIPMENT RENTAL 15.157.19
TOTAL $17,408.44
Checks:Checks 28159 through 28473 issued onAugust 28,1991 were approved for payment atthe Council
meetingheldon September 10,1991 inthe total amountof $182,944.03.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 30,1991 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid by checks 71036 through 71204 inthe
amount of $197,223.38.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 30,1991 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 71205 through 71220 inthe
amount of $7,893.93.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring September 15 -22,1991 as Constitution Week was read in its entirety.//£*?
O1 I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL FUND $25,461.59
STREET 3,296.61
STREET IMPROVEMENT 4,151.04
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 126.02
WATER/SEWER FUND 18,516.65
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 197,205.67
SANITATION FUND 47,857.61
SELF INSURANCE 2,037.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 14,827.07
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 9,417.96
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7.323.89
TOTAL $330,221.11
Police Department -Santiago Reyna,Police Utility Officer,has graduated from theAnimal Control Academy
andwas presented with a Certificate of Completion.
Municipal Services Department -Public Works Operations - Jack Zeppenfield was presented withthree
certificates -Associate Traffic Signal Technician Level 1,Associate Signs and Markings Specialist Level 1,
and Work Zone Safety Specialist.
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Municipal Services Department - Engineering Division:Russell Brown was introduced as the new
Development Engineer.This position replaces the Asst.Municipal Services Director -Special Operations,
which was eliminated upon the retirement of Mack McLanahan.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WELL #14/MALL WATER LINE
Staff recommended that the Well 14/mall water line bid be awarded to Muffettand Son's,Inc. as the low
bidder.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bid be awarded to Muffett and Son's,Inc.,seconded by Mrs.
Brown, and passed unanimously.
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Staff recommended that the bid for the construction of Reservoir #7,to be located at the intersection of
Doollttle and Patton on the base,be awarded to Advance Tank and Construction as the low bidder.This
project includes a 2.4 million gallon reservoir,associated water lines, and telemetry controls.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the bid be awarded to AdvanceTank and Construction,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -DNR ANNEXATION -1ST READING
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has submitted a petition for annexation of a piece
of property it owns along Marina Drive consisting of a small island approximately 5 acres in size and lake
bed.During low water this property is accessible to hunters which have endangered nearby property
owners.By annexing this property the city would prohibit hunting in this area.The Planning Commission
recommended to the Councilthat the Notice of Intentto Annexbe accepted and that the area over elevation
1,050'be zoned Public and the area below elevation 1050'be zoned Conservation Reclamation.
The ordinanceannexing certainspecified territory to the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington, and incorporating
the same withinthe corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake, and which provides forthe assumption of
existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing be
set for September 24,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AQUATIC CENTER
Information was reviewed on aquatic centers at a previous study session.Staff recommended that the
Council now request the Park and Recreation Commission to review the matterand provideadviceto the
CityCouncilon the type or design of a facility,how to approach the funding issue, and how the process
and work should be scheduled.Also, a consultant selection committee should be appointed to reviewthe
proposals submitted by the architects, engineers, and consultants who are interested in designing the
proposed aquatic center.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,recommended that the consultant selection committee include 2
representatives fromthe CityCouncil, 1representative each from theTourism Commission and theParkand
Recreation Commission,and members of the staff.
ActionTaken:Mrs.Brown moved that the Park and Recreation Commission review and advisethe Council
on the type or design of an aquatic facility,funding issue approach, and process and work schedules,
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ,
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Council appointa consultantselectioncommittee consisting
of 2 Council members,1Tourism Commission member,1 Parkand Recreation Commission member,and
the Park and Recreation Director,seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Brown and Mr.Chandler were appointed to the consultant selection committee.
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VACANCIES -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION/TOURISM COMMISSION /Q^/
There isa vacancy onthe Park and Recreation Commission which occurred when CeCe O'Donnell's term j<2 Vf
expired June 1,1991.She has moved out of the city and cannot be reappointed.
There is also a vacancy on the Tourism Commission.
COUNCIL VACANCY
Mr.Biallas mentioned that there isavacancy ontheCommission due to the death ofCharles Edwards.This /&&/
is an election year and only one person has filed for his position. He recommended that RichardCollierbe
appointed to fulfill the balance of Mr.Edwards' term so that there would be a full Council during budget
considerations.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that Richard Collierbe appointed to fulfill Mr.Edwards'unexpired term
of office,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
OUTSIDE STORAGE -MUFFLER SHOP
Mr.Biallas pointed out that the muffler shop at the intersection of Pioneer and Wheeler is collecting unsightly //?/
debris and wanted to know what could be done to clean it up.
JosephK.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatstaff would lookinto the problem andsee what could be done.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY -GRANT
The city has been notified ofits selection asa recipient ofalocal development matching fund program grant
from the Department of Community Development in the amount of $25,000 for a feasibility study for an
industrial wastewater treatment facility inthe Wheeler Road corridor.
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Grant County Economic Development Council has again requested the city to participate in their /^^
activities and to include the suggested dues in the 1992 budget.Council will discuss this during budget
sessions.
SKATING RINK LEASE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed aproposed lease for the property directly across from the City
Hall,whichisthe proposed site ofthe new skating rink.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the lease,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
CHAMBER BANQUET
The Chamber of Commerce has invited the Mayor and Council to their annual banquet on September 19 /A 7
at the Hallmark Inn.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report for August 1991 was distributed.The city earned $47,580.11 in August./0O3
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that ameeting was held with the county on Growth Management /o&r
LJ on Thursday,September 5.Grant County has requested that cities appoint arepresentative,who shall be .^avoting member,and at least one alternate.He mentioned that city staff would be attending these Growth
Management meetings but recommended that aCouncil member be the voting member.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that Council members Bill Reese,Roger Biallas,Dave Chandler and staff
members Joe Gavinski,and Larry Angell be appointed to the committee,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday,September 12,at 7 p.m.in the Grant County Court House.
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REWARD PROGRAM
September 10, 1991
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a resolution which authorizes the payment of rewards for
information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person committing any offense against the city's
property.Also provided was the statutory authority allowing such a program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.and the Council met in Executive Session to discuss real
estate and union negotiations.The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. and the regular meeting
was reconvened.
AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
A draft of an agreement with the hospital concerning the ambulance service was presented.The primary
issue an increase inthe contract payments because of increasing costs.Itwas recommended that payment
increases be requested in the amount of $130 per run for 1992,$132 per run for 1993,and $140 per run for
1994.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the city staff be authorized to request payment from Samaritan
Hospital inthe amount of $130 per run for 1992,$132 per run for 1993,and $140 per run for 1994,seconded
by Mr. Biallas,and passed unanimously.
FIRE STATION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,presented the contract terms for the purchase of the Aeck Plat #1 and
Tax #'s 8050,1004A,and 1338A. This property is for the proposed new fire station.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the property be purchased by paying $50,000 at closing and the
remaining $50,000 plus 9% interest one year from the closing date,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed
with Mr.Reese opposed.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Finance Director
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