1988 10 254264
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
October 25,1988
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,
Charles Edwards,David Chandler,and Bill Frederickson
MINUTES
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 11 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bills and warrants issued be ap
proved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from
voting for that portion of the bills to 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.
The vouchers included on the above list as modified by the Council and noted
upon said list for the Council meeting of October 25,1988 for the funds list
ed below are approved in the amount of $384,562.94 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $29,519.64
STREET 8,452.50
ARTERIAL STREET 1,063.81
STREET REPR/RECON 7,429.25
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.20
STREET IMPROVEMENT 122,666.54
WATER/SEWER FUND 59,595.86
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 31,252.56
W/S LEASES 770.58
SANITATION FUND 14,537.11
ACCIDENT INSURANCE 4,791.26
CENTRAL SERVICES 48,522.52
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 424.46
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 55,104.65
FIREMANS PENSION 22.00
TOTAL $384,562.94
The payroll issued on October 14,1988,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by warrants 34731 through 34871 in the amount of $119,908.13.
The checks 20002 through 20090 issued on October 12,1988 were approved for
payment at the Council meeting held on October 25,1988 in the total amount of
$120,571.52.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA -None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -CREATING ULID 4 -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which orders the improvement of the Basin Homes /^^
area with the installation of a sanitary sewer system and appurtenances by way
of a Local Improvement District.
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An ordinance ordering the improvement of Larson Plat,Larson Plat No.2,
Replat of Block 2,Larson Plat No.2,SW 1/4 SW 1/4 S 10,T 28 E.WM,Battery
Orchards Tract 42,commonly known as Basin Homes by constructing and install
ing a sanitary sewer system,sewer side laterals and appurtenances which con
nects to existing sanitary sewer system and sewer side laterals in accordance
with Resolution 1406 of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing
Utility Local Improvement District No.4;providing the method of assessment
for improvements made in said district;and providing for payment of such as
sessments into a bond fund to pay and secure the payment of water and sewer
bonds issued for the costs of the improvements was read by title only.
Mike Sheehy stated that he is in favor of the sewers but is opposed to the |
cost.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it takes 60%of the total ULID
to stop the project.At this time the city does not know who in the area is a
low or moderate income individual.He mentioned that the city would prefer
not to include the laterals,which is the line from the main to the house,as
each owner would require different specifications.The cost of the lateral is
the major expense for the home owner.There are some problems inherent in
having the property owners construct the laterals on their own however.They
would have to pay the cost immediately instead of having it spread over a 10
year period and there is also an ordinance in effect requiring property owners
within 200'of a sewer line to hook up.
Mr.Bill as stated that eventually there will be a sewer system in the neigh
borhood even if it is not done at this time.He was concerned about the peo
ple who feel the LID is being forced on them by those who will be receiving
the improvements free.Those who are opposed are the ones who will have to
pay for the improvements.He felt those who will have to pay for it should
decide whether or not the sewer is installed.
Mr.Chandler felt that within a few years sewer will have to be installed in
this area because of the septic tank problems and at that time these people r-
will be asking the city for help.He felt the project should go ahead at this I
time as it will not get any cheaper and part of the project is being funded by j
Block Grant funds.He stated that he would not support any street construc
tion in the area until the sewer is in place.
There was some discussion by the Council about the project.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 3.18 -GAMBLING TAX -1ST READING ^
An ordinance was presented which reduces the gambling tax from 4%to 3.5%for C
1989.GJ
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Gambling Tax was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr.
Edwards opposed.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS - None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AMBULANCE CONTRACT
Direction was requested from Council on the amount of compensation the city
receives for maintaining and manning the hospital's ambulances.
Bobby Lambert,representing Samaritan Hospital,stated that they have been
very pleased with the relationship with the city and have not felt the city
should incur any costs for maintaining the ambulances.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to nego
tiate with the hospital district concerning ambulance costs in accordance with
his request and further that the city attempt to receive compensation to cover
its actual costs,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Rimple requested a study session in the early part of January to discuss
the entire subject of the city providing ambulance service for the hospital.
DAY CARE IN R-2 ZONE
As requested by Council,staff has reviewed the operation of a commercial day /0J /
care center in an R-2 Zone.It is the opinion of staff that only by changing
the ordinance could a commercial day care center be allowed in an R-2 Zone as
a conditional use.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that if the R-
2 Zone is changed to accommodate the Freeman day care center,it could not be
limited to that particular location,it would affect all areas zoned R-2.
Action Taken"Mr.Biallas moved that the R-2 zone not be amended,seconded by
Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Reese,Mr.Johnson,and Mr.Edwards opposed.
BOEING LIFT STATION -ACCEPT WORK
Servco has completed work on the remodel of the Boeing Lift Station.The work /&3&
should be accepted and and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the work be accepted and the 30 day lien
period entered into,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
INSURANCE
The Council discussed whether or not the city should join the AWC insurance
pool or remain with the current insurance provider,Rogers and Norman.
The city's cost for participating in the AWC's self insurance pool would be
$164,564.70.The city's cost for remaining with Rogers &Norman would be
about $165,000.
The Council reviewed a letter received from Dick Canfield and heard from Jim
Strunk of the AWC,Jim Rogers of Rogers and Norman,Inc.,and Bud Morgan of
Morgan Insurance.
The Council was concerned that there were no actuarial studies available on
the AWC insurance pool.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved the city remain in the pool,seconded by Mr.
Frederickson,and failed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Frederickson in favor.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the city withdraw from the in
surance pool,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Reese and Mr.Ed
wards opposed.
Further direction was given to investigate the city's joining either the AWC
Pool,the Washington Insurance Authority Pool,or the Washington Governmental
Entity Pool in the future.
GARBAGE CONTRACT
Direction was requested from Council on whether or not the city should nego-/Off'
tiate with the current garbage collection contractor or prepare a request for
proposals.
Mr.Frederickson felt that the contract should be let for bids since public
funds are involved.
Mr.Chandler pointed out that as a code city,Moses Lake does not have to go
to bid for this contract.
There was some discussion by the Council.
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Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter
into negotiations with the current garbage contractor,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed with Mr.Frederickson and Mr.Rimple opposed.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
RESOLUTION -INTER FUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which provides for an inter fund loan from the
General Fund to the LID #56 Fund #756.
The resolution authorizing an inter fund loan was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -GRANT EASEMENT -LAMB
A resolution was presented which grants a 10'easement on the north property
line of a city owned lot on Garden Drive to Randy Lamb so that he can con
struct an underground drain system to alleviate a current surface water
problem.
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to grant an easement to Randy Lamb
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously.
SALES TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported to the Council that the city had
received about $221,000 in sales tax revenues for the months of July and
August.
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