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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
February 14,1989
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,David Chandler,Roger Biallas,Norman Johnson,
Bill Frederickson,Bill Reese,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES:Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meetings of January 24 and
February 7 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CHECKS ISSUED
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bills and checks issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting
for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial.
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 below list as modified by the Council and noted
upon said list for the Council meeting of February 14,1989 for the funds
listed below are approved in the amount of $127,671.19 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $23,038.35
STREET 750.93
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.21
CONVENTION CENTER 641.93
STREET IMPROVEMENT 18,903.74
WATER/SEWER FUND 9,571.80
1985 B0NDS/ULID3 597.27
1985 B0NDS/ULID4 716.42
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 365.90
W/S LEASES 770.57
SANITATION FUND 32,838.67
UNEMPL C0MP INS 2,081.77
ACCIDENT INSURANCE 901.16
CENTRAL SERVICES 14,393.69
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,102.94
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 19,355.48
FIREMANS PENSION 232.36
TOTAL $127,671.19
The payroll issued on January 31,1989,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by checks 60722 through 60742 in the amount of $7,454.04.
The payroll issued on February 3,1989,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by checks 60743 through 60871 in the amount of $125,739.07.
The checks 20092 through 20186 issued on January 25,1989 were approved for
payment at the Council meeting held on February 14,1989 in the total amount
of $114,213.31.
PLANNING COMMISSION
A plaque was presented to Shirley Kvamme for her 13 years of service on the /002
Planning Commission.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring February 1989 as American History Month was read in //^j
its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Contract:The contract with the City Attorney was presented and /O/^
authority to execute was requested.
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Moses Lake Youth,Inc.Contract:The contract with Moses Lake Youth for the
Larson Concession was presented and authority to execute was requested.
Resolution -Accept Gift -Japan Air Lines:A resolution was presented which
accepts a $2,000 gift to the city from Japan Air Lines.
Resolution -ULID #3:A resolution was presented which sets March 14 as the
date for a public hearing on the final assessment roll.
,-Resolution -ULID #3:A resolution was presented which includes property in
ULID #3 which was inadvertently left out of the original preliminary assess
ment roll.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Shilo Inn:A resolution was presented which
accepts the easements shown on the Shilo Inn Short Plat.
Resolution -Accept Easements(2)-Throop:A resolution was presented which
accepts easements on two parcels of property in the Basin Homes area from Gary
Throop.
Resolutions -Accept Easements (3)-Hopkins:Three resolutions were present
ed which accept easements from George and Myra Hopkins for property in the
Kolar Key Addition.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,secon
ded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE -BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES - 2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which updates language concerning the Board of
Library Trustees.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Board of Library Trustees"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION -2ND READING ^pfS.——— CD
Two ordinances were presented which allow for a vice-chairman to be appointed C_
for the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.(jj
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled •
"Park and Recreation Commission"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Planning Commission"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the utility occupational tax ordinance
to reflect the funding of the street overlay,repair,and reconstruction fund.
This amendment brings the ordinance into conformance with state law.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Utility Occupational Tax"was read by title only.
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ction Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second eading of the ordinance be
adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler,
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS - 2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 13.08.060 to reflect the fact
that Division Road,in the county,was changed to Kinder Road.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Water and Sewer Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS - None
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE - SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS - 1ST READING
A new sign ordinance,as recommended by the Planning Commission,was /O-
presented.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.57 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code enti
tled "Signs and Billboards"and creating a new chapter 18.56 of the Moses Lake
Municipal Code entitled "Signs and Billboards"was read by title only.
Bill McBee,McBee Signs,objected to the new sign ordinance as he felt it
would hurt his business.
Mr.Frederickson felt that a study session with the Planning Commission would
be useful.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the sign ordinance be tabled and a
study session be held in April with the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.
Chandler.
Mr.Frederickson stated that there is a number of areas in the ordinance that
he would like to discuss.
Mr.Biallas felt that a study session would only water down the ordinance and
felt that the Council was backing down to a very vocal minority.
Mr.Chandler stated that he had read the ordinance and was ready to vote.
Mr.Reese stated that he agreed with Mr.Biallas and was ready to vote on the
ordinance*.
The motion passed with Mr.Frederickson Mr.Edwards,Mr.Rimple,and Mr.John
son in favor and Mr.Chandler,Mr.Biallas,and Mr.Reese opposed.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GENERAL UNION EMPLOYEES LABOR AGREEMENT
The 3 year labor agreement between the city and the general union employees '0"2,
was presented.
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Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the contract be accepted,seconded
)by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple requested Council confirmation of the appointment of William Van-yjOJ-
derWal to the Planning Commission.
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Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the appointment of William VanderWal to
the Planning Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed
unanimously.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple requested Council confirmation of the appointments of Mitchel L.
McDowell and David L.Buset to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the appointments of Mitchel L.McDowell
and David L.Buset to the Park and Recreation Commission be confirmed,secon
ded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report on the hotel/motel tax
receipts and mentioned that a letter was sent to the Tourism Council request
ing them to inform the hotel/motel people to complete the reports to the De
partment of Revenue accurately so that the city will be refunded its portion
of the tax.
LOITERING/DRUGS ORDINANCES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed ordinances from Tacoma and Yaki
ma which prohibit loitering for the purpose of engaging in drug related ac
tivities.This is an informational item only.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for
January 1989.
AMPHITHEATER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the proposed design of the
amphitheater
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30
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