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1988 11 084268 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE November 8, 1988 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,Bill Reese,Charles Edwards, David Chandler,and Bill Frederickson Absent:Norm Johnson MINUTES Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 25 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. L-J APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bills and warrants issued be ap proved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber In dustrial 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 November 8,1988 for the funds list ed below are approved in the amount of $314,854.13 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $43,430.36 STREET 2,871.47 CONVENTION CENTER 1,169.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,841.23 PARK IMPROVEMENT 9,200.92 WATER/SEWER FUND 10,214.07 1985 B0NDS/ULID 3 3,176.80 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 28,768.00 SANITATION FUND 31,447.23 UNEMPL.C0MP.INS.2,152.10 ACCIDENT INSURANCE 7,732.53 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,796.39 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,409.49 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 152,525.54 FIREMANS PENSION 119.00 TOTAL $314,854.13 The payroll issued on October 28,1988,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 34872 through 35013 in the amount of $147,234.56. The payroll issued on October 31,1988,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 35014 through 35035 in the amount of $7,073.29. The warrants 29719 through 29816 issued on October 26,1988 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on November 8,1988 in the total amount of $384,652.94. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA Resolution -Accept Work -Longview Water Line Extension:A resolution was //k ^ presented which accepts the water line serving the Longview School. Request to Execute Permit -U.S.West:U.S.West has requested a permit to \)HO erect,use,and maintain a vertical whip type pole antenna on top of Reservoir #5,which is located at Hamilton and Nelson Road. Request to Execute Contract Amendment -The Hartford:An amendment to the /O'/fc deferred compensation plan was presented which would allow for an enrollment period in December of each year the plan is in force. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the consent agenda be approved,seconded oy Mr.Keese,and passed unanimously. p° 4269 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 November 8,1988 III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1989 BUDGET -1ST READING The ordinance adopting the 1989 budget was presented. The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 1989 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,! and passed unanimously. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a letter from the Senior Oppor tunity and Services Center which requested funds for 1989. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the Senior Opportunity and Services Cen- ter be allocated $5,000 in 1989,seconded by Mr.Frederickson. Mr.Frederickson felt that the request was late and staff should be given an opportunity to adjust the budget to make allowances for the funds. Mr.Rimple pointed out that the Lions Club will not be contributing to the fireworks display for 1989 but would be willing to operate the program.He suggested that the city designate $5,000 for the fireworks each year.He also felt staff should be authorized to repair the tennis courts at McCosh Park which will cost about $9,000. Mr.Frederickson stated he would be in favor of appropriating funds for the seniors and the fireworks each year. Mr.Biallas had no problem with the seniors request but objected to the city funding the fireworks.He did not feel it is the responsibility of the city T and is a poor use of public funds.! Mr.Chandler felt that the seniors should be required to request funds each year.He was in favor of repairing the tennis courts but was undecided about the fireworks. The motion passed unanimously. Mr.Frederickson moved that the city fund the 4th of July fireworks in the amount of $5,000 and funds be allocated to repair the tennis courts at McCosh > Park,seconded by Mr.Edwards.Q^ Mr.Chandler pointed out that if the city agrees to finance the fireworks pro-i"T gram,no civic organization is going to volunteer to contribute to the cost.*~ The motion passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr.Biallas opposed.-nJ Mr.Frederickson questioned the funding for the DARE program and whether or not the city should guarantee the start up costs and employee training costs. The letter from the School District wants assurances of the employment of a D.A.R.E.officer for at least five years with no financial obligation to the District. Mr.Chandler recommended that the Council not guarantee the money as then the civic clubs would not be induced to raise the funds they have said they can. Mr.Rimple mentioned that several civic organizations and several private citizens have informed him they would prefer the city not to get involved in the funding end of the program.The funds would then have to be raised by the community and it would show whether or not the community supports the program. Mr.Frederickson did not want the project abandoned because of a possible short fall and felt the city should indicate their willingness to come up with any needed funds. Mr.Biallas pointed out that it would indicate to the citizens of Moses Lake that the city would pay for the program and he needed contributions may not be forthcoming. /JVC 4270 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 November 8, 1988 Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the School District has requested time before the Council to discuss the D.A.R.E.program. Action Taken: Mr.Frederickson moved that the ordinance be amended as direct ed by Council and the first reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Biallas and Mr.Chandler opposed. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 3.18 -GAMBLING TAX - 2ND READING An ordinance was presented which reduces the gambling tax from 4%to 3.5%for 1989. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Gambling Tax was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,and the summary be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr.Edwards opposed. ORDINANCE -AMEND 1988 BUDGET - 1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amends the 1988 budget. The ordinance amending the 1988 budget of the city of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -ESTABLISH FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS - 1ST READING An ordinance was presented which establishes several funds and accounts. The ordinance establishing funds and accounts was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS - None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION INSURANCE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested clarification of the Council's decision concerning the city's insurance program.He wanted to know if it was the direction of Council that the city remain with the current insurance pro vider,Rogers and Norman for 1989 and,at the same time,investigate the pos sibility of joining an insurance pool.He pointed out that the AWC pool has been accepted by the state risk manager. Mr.Biallas felt it was the decision of the Council to continue with Rogers and Norman but continue to look at the program. Mr.Frederickson stated that he is not in favor of continuing with Rogers & Norman if they will not provide the information requested by the Council.He would be in favor of seriously considering the Puget Sound pool. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that it is an extremely short time frame to be look ing at proposals from different insurance companies and groups.He stated that the city is also eligible to join the Washington Governmental Entity Pool. Mr.Chandler stated that he did not feel 45 days would be long enough to study the different proposals and make an educated decision. There was some discussion by the Council. Mr.Frederickson pointed out that Rogers &Norman has not presented the city with an insurance package for 1989 and he felt the city should be free to choose the best proposal. /O/O /O/Q /&?/ p 4271 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 There was some discussion by the Council. November 8,1988 Mr.Frederickson moved that the item be tabled until the first meeting in December. The motion failed with Mr.Frederickson,Mr.Edwards,and Mr.Reese in favor and Mr.Chandler,Mr.Rimple,and Mr.Biallas opposed. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that if the quote from Rogers and Norman is in excess of $170,000 that the City Manager bring it to the City Council, otherwise he be authorized to sign the contract,and other possibilities be reviewed for 1990,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS HOTEL/MOTEL TAX A report on the hotel/motel tax was distributed to Council. DRUG FREE YOUTH Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the University of Washington which requests the city participation in a project called Together! Communities for Drug Free Youth. ALDER/BROADWAY INTERSECTION \]9 '1 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the Washington State Department of Transportation which stated that they plan to remove the pedestrian signals from the north crosswalk at the Broadway and Alder intersection. BLOCK GRANT -LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission which is recommended that the funds from the mid- peninsula block grant be utilized to develop a little league field at Larson Playfield. "6 INVESTMENT REPORT|tf> The investment report for October 1988 was distributed. STRATFORD ROAD TRAFFIC Information on the traffic congestion on North Stratford Road was presented to the Council. The problem with the left turning on Stratford Road was discussed by the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that the city use stripping and do not enter signs at the south driveway at Super 1 to help alleviate the problem. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. AT/ltST: ^_&_ n > CO c_ CO CD